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Spotlight on sustainability at next week's IBEX 2023

by National Marine Manufacturers Association 28 Sep 2023 08:48 PDT October 3-5, 2023
NMMA Marine Minute © National Marine Manufacturers Association

The Sustainability Experience at this year's International BoatBuilders' Exhibition & Conference (IBEX), running Oct. 3-5 at the Tampa Convention Center, will focus on education and technology driving the recreational boating industry.

Highlights of the newly added experience include a special session focused on sustainability, titled The Carbon Conundrum. The dynamic discussion and program with speakers including NMMA's Jeff Wasil, is intended to help marine professionals navigate current boatbuilding trends between more horsepower and efficient, alternative propulsion and hull design. This interactive session is free, but registration is required.

  • Date: Wednesday, Oct. 4
  • Time: 8:30am - 10am ET

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