Soundings Trade Only, in partnership with the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference, announced the launch of the Marine Ideas Exchange, a live event focused on the future of the marine industry.
MIX will take place on the morning of Oct. 8 during IBEX, which is scheduled for Oct. 7-9 at the Tampa (Fla.) Convention Center. Open to all attendees and exhibitors, MIX will include keynotes, expert panels and networking opportunities designed to deliver practical insights and strategy.
“MIX is about sharing forward-thinking ideas that ignite possibility,” Michele J. Goldsmith, vice president and general manager of the Soundings Trade Only Group, said in a statement. “Industry leaders will take the stage not just as speakers, but as catalysts, offering tools, ideas and real-world perspectives to help companies grow, evolve and lead with impact.”
The program will begin with a keynote conversation featuring Correct Craft CEO Bill Yeargin and Soundings Trade Only editor-in-chief Gary Reich. There will then be two rounds of 35-minute breakout sessions with industry leaders and experts covering branding, technology, marketing and workplace culture.
Topics for the panel sessions include:
• Leadership & Culture
• Purpose-Driven Business
• Technology & Innovation
• Workforce & Talent
• Sustainability
• Branding & Marketing
• Supply Chain Strategies
Click here for more information. Complete details are expected in early August.
Correct Craft is the title sponsor of MIX, with additional support from Garmin, West Marine, Winnebago Industries, Lippert, Raymarine and Kanberra.
