MIX Discussion: Jason Lippert and Bill Yeargin
December 3, 2025
As part of the Marine Ideas Exchange held during IBEX, the CEOs spoke about philanthropy and using their companies as forces for good.
As part of the Marine Ideas Exchange held during IBEX, the CEOs spoke about philanthropy and using their companies as forces for good.
The sold-out MIX program combined a keynote conversation, forums and networking to foster collaboration and creativity.
New companies and products were introduced to the industry through Yachting Ventures’ Start-Up Pavilion, Pitch the Press and the Start-Up Pitching Competition.
Highlights from day one include the presentation of the Innovation Awards and Simrad’s entry into autonomous boating.
Judges selected 12 winners and four honorable mentions from a record 112 entries.
NMMA president Frank Hugelmeyer, during his State of the Industry address, cited economic uncertainty as a major threat to the boating industry.
The three-day trade show opened this morning with an industry update from NMMA president Frank Hugelmeyer.
The awards were open to new boats and products that debuted at the show.
The Rhode Island show, which runs through Sunday at the Newport Yachting Center, is considered the start of the fall boat show season.
Organizers have additional space at City Dock to stage their largest powerboat show yet.
As part of the Marine Ideas Exchange held during IBEX, the CEOs spoke about philanthropy and using their companies as forces for good.
The sold-out MIX program combined a keynote conversation, forums and networking to foster collaboration and creativity.
New companies and products were introduced to the industry through Yachting Ventures’ Start-Up Pavilion, Pitch the Press and the Start-Up Pitching Competition.
Highlights from day one include the presentation of the Innovation Awards and Simrad’s entry into autonomous boating.
Judges selected 12 winners and four honorable mentions from a record 112 entries.
NMMA president Frank Hugelmeyer, during his State of the Industry address, cited economic uncertainty as a major threat to the boating industry.
The three-day trade show opened this morning with an industry update from NMMA president Frank Hugelmeyer.
The awards were open to new boats and products that debuted at the show.
The Rhode Island show, which runs through Sunday at the Newport Yachting Center, is considered the start of the fall boat show season.
Organizers have additional space at City Dock to stage their largest powerboat show yet.
