Please select your home edition
Edition
Cyclops Marine 2023 November - LEADERBOARD

Announcing the 2023 IBEX Sustainability Experience

by IBEX 18 Jul 2023 10:02 PDT October 3-5, 2023
2023 IBEX Sustainability Experience © IBEX

The International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) announced today the 2023 IBEX Sustainability Experience - technology and education designed to create a sustainable boating future.

In addition to world-class innovation and education tailored to enhance marine professionals' career and product development, at this year's show, sustainability will take center stage. Owned and produced by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and RAI Amsterdam, IBEX is North America's largest trade event for marine industry professionals and set to take place October 3-5, 2023, at the Tampa Convention Center.

As part of the Sustainability Experience, IBEX has added a new Sustainable Technology Pavilion on the first-floor exhibit hall and organized a Sustainability Trade Route for participating exhibitors. The IBEX Education Conference has added a Sustainability Track and will include a free special session: The Carbon Conundrum on Wednesday, October 4 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. In addition, the new Green Café and Learning Lab, located on the first-floor exhibit hall, will offer a coffee cart and lunch with video displays highlighting select sustainable products on display throughout the Show.

A highlght of IBEX's focus on sustainability, the special session The Carbon Conundrum will be a dynamic discussion with renowned speakers Jeff Wasil from the NMMA, Jeffrey Bowles of DLBA Naval Architects, Marnix Hoekstra of Vripack Yacht Design, Martin Peters of Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit, and Augusto "Kiko" Villalon. The program will be moderated by Aaron Porter from Professional BoatBuilder magazine and Tim Murphy of American Boat & Yacht Council and is intended to help marine professionals navigate the extremes in current boatbuilding trends between more horsepower and efficient, alternative propulsion and hull design. This engaging and interactive session is free, but registration is required.

The Sustainable Technology Pavilion and Trade Route will highlight exhibitors and brands whose products are environmentally friendly, innovative, and helping move the industry away from non-sustainable sources of fuel and materials. The Pavilion will feature Ingenity, Torqeedo, and Vision Marine Technologies, to name a few. Other exhibitors featured in the Pavilion and the Trade Route include Elium, ePropulsion, Hercules Electric Mobility, Hyper Electric Marine, Scania, WhisperPower, and many more. Booth space is still available in the Sustainable Technology Pavilion. Companies interested in exhibiting can contact IBEX sales.

The Sustainability Track in the IBEX Education Conference includes over 10 seminars dedicated to the latest topics in boat design. A Pre-Conference Session by SNAME will be held on Monday, October 2, entitled Electric and Hybrid Propulsion Systems for Small Craft. This full-day event is intended primarily for boatbuilders and designers of vessels under 100 feet and will cover key design principles in detail. Some of the interesting seminars held throughout the days of the Show include AC Gensets vs High-Capacity Storage, presented by Menno Ligterink, and What's Coming for the New 2024 Edition of the National Electrical Code, presented by Gary Loftis. The Education Conference website displays the full schedule including session details and speakers, tickets and conference packages can be purchased in registration.

"Sustainable practices and technologies are topics that resonate today with any marine professional," said Anne Dunbar, IBEX Show Director. "It's crucial that IBEX bring the industry together to have these discussions, to showcase exhibitors who are innovating and making strides in this sector, as well as educate on this important trend. We look forward to highlighting sustainable technology for the industry at this year's Show."

A full schedule of Special Events can be found here. Visitors and accredited press can click here for registration. For exhibitors looking to add booth staff, click here for exhibitor registration. Due to high demand and early bookings, Show management strongly recommends making hotel reservations soon by visiting here.

For more information on IBEX 2023, exhibiting companies, interactive exhibit hall floor plans, and more, please visit www.ibexshow.com. To learn about the products, services, and companies that are driving the future of marine industry technology, visit IBEX365.

Related Articles

IBEX Education Conference opens Call for Proposals
Largest Marine Industry Trade event is accepting presentation topics and ideas The International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) announced today that the IBEX Education Conference Call for Proposals (CFP) has opened. Posted on 13 Nov
IBEX celebrates bright future for marine industry
A successful event filled with high-quality attendance and groundbreaking products The International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) announced today that this year's Show, which closed on Thursday, October 3, saw three-days of quality traffic. Posted on 16 Oct
IBEX announces winners of 2024 Innovation Awards
18 products recognized during the industry breakfast and awards presentation The International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) announced today the winners of the 2024 IBEX Innovation Awards Program. Posted on 2 Oct
IBEX announces events and network opportunities
Dynamic events bring the industry together to connect and do business The International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), North America's premier technical trade event for the recreational marine industry, announced today its full schedule of events. Posted on 18 Sep
IBEX 2024 announces judges for Innovation Awards
Innovation in product development showcased at opening day industry breakfast Innovation in product development showcased at opening day industry breakfast and along innovation way throughout the days of the show Posted on 5 Sep
IBEX 2024 launches all-new education opportunities
Early bird deadline to register is August 30 for world-class education offerings IBEX, North America's premier technical trade event for the recreational marine industry, has announced a host of new offerings as part of its world-class IBEX Education Conference. Posted on 22 Aug
IBEX appoints Mary Velline as new Show Director
Velline brings her dynamic expertise to the marine industry The IBEX, North America's premier technical trade event for the recreational marine industry, announced today that after a thorough search, it has appointed Mary Velline to fill the position as show director. Posted on 6 Aug
Expect expanded pavilions and trade routes at IBEX
Registration is open for this year's Show The IBEX, North America's premier technical trade event for the recreational marine industry, announced today its expanded pavilions and trade routes focusing on start-ups, industry education, as well as cutting-edge technologies and processes. Posted on 24 Jul
Registration is open for IBEX 2024
North America's largest marine industry trade event showcases latest innovations and new companies The International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), North America's premier technical trade event for the recreational marine industry, announced today that registration for visitors is now open for this year's Show. Posted on 26 Jun
IBEX 2024 sets sights on Tampa
Marine industry set to gather for North America's largest trade event The International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), North America's premier technical trade event for the recreational marine industry will take place at the Tampa Convention Center. Posted on 12 Jun
Selden 2020 - FOOTER2024 fill-in (bottom)Savvy Navvy 2024