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IBEX reports successful 2024 show

by National Marine Manufacturers Association 18 Oct 16:01 PDT October 1-3, 2024
The International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) © National Marine Manufacturers Association

The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) announced this week that this year's Show, which closed on Thursday, October 3, saw three-days of quality traffic. The docks and booths were busy, networking events and education sessions were well attended, and there were good concentrations of industry professionals.

"Every large event has its challenges, and this year was no different, with severe weather impacting parts of the Southeast and the marine industry facing a tough economic landscape," said Mary Velline, IBEX Show Director. "In times like these, the opportunity to come together is more important than ever. IBEX provided a space for industry professionals to connect, share knowledge, and learn from one another. It's this collaboration and shared experience that helps our industry grow stronger and more innovative, even in challenging times."

IBEX 2024 welcomed 7,500 industry professionals from 70 countries around the world. In a refreshed layout, the show floor had 731 exhibitors on display, of which over 100 were new exhibiting companies, 12 emerging tech companies in the new Start-Up Pavilion, and an expanded outdoor display and demo area.

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