Yachting Ventures yesterday announced that it will again host the Start-Up Pavilion in 2026 at the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference. Taking place at the Tampa Convention Center from October 6-8, 2026, the pavilion will once again provide a platform for emerging leisure marine companies to showcase their technologies, products and solutions to an audience of OEMs, boatbuilders, dealers, distributors and investors.
“We’re excited to be returning to IBEX for another year and continuing to build on what has quickly become a valuable platform for marine innovation in North America,” said Gabbi Richardson, founder of Yachting Ventures, in a statement. “Each year we’ve seen stronger engagement from the US market, increasing investor interest and more appetite from established marine companies to collaborate with startups.”
Last year’s edition of the pavilion welcomed a diverse group of startups spanning software, advanced manufacturing, clean technology and boating services. Several participating startups reported valuable commercial introductions, increased visibility and stronger engagement with the North American market following the event, the statement said.
Applications for the IBEX Start-Up Pavilion 2026 are now open and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Information on the Start-Up Pavilion can be found here.
