Organizers announced today that the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference is scheduled for Oct. 7-9 at the Tampa Convention Center in Florida.
“IBEX 2025 is where the marine industry comes together,” show director Mary Velline said in a statement. “We come together not just to showcase what’s next, but to solve today’s challenges and shape a brighter future. United, we move the industry ‘Fast Forward.’ ”
The show theme, “Fast Forward,” reflects the pace of innovation shaping the industry, from next-generation propulsion and sustainable materials to advanced electronics and smarter build technologies, the statement said. The show is expected to include more than 700 exhibitors and total attendance of 8,000 professionals, including boatbuilders, manufacturers, naval architects, distributors and wholesalers.
Registration for IBEX 2025 opens in early June for both exhibitors and visitors.
Click here for exhibitor details and here for general show information.