IBEX announces 2025 Education Conference line-up - MarineBusinessWorld North America newsletter
by Peter Rendle 27 Aug 2025 08:00 PDT
International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) Panel © National Marine Manufacturers Association
The International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) has announced its 2025 Education Conference line-up, featuring an expanded schedule of seminars, workshops, and Main Stage sessions for marine industry professionals.
A key highlight will be an Oct. 7 panel on managing tariffs, trade, and supply chain risk, led by NMMA's Robyn Boerstling, senior vice president of government relations. The discussion will cover USMCA renegotiations, global trade challenges, and how the industry can present a unified voice to policymakers.
NMMA member manufacturer Ilmor Marine welcomed Michigan state policymakers, legislative staff, marine industry leaders, and NMMA members to its new marine technology and manufacturing facility in New Hudson, Mich. last week for a Michigan Boating Technology Briefing & Demonstration. Hosted in partnership with NMMA, the event spotlighted the technologies driving the future of recreational boating and to further inform Michigan's Maritime Strategy, which aims to position the state as a national leader in maritime innovation.
The Newport International Boat Show presented by BankNewport has announced a full slate of new activities to entertain and educate visitors. Tickets are now on sale for this year's Show to be held September 11-14, 2025, at the Newport Yachting Center Marina in downtown Newport, Rhode Island. The Newport International Boat Show, now in its 54th year is one of the largest and most prestigious boat shows in the Northeast, spanning over 17 acres within historic downtown Newport, Rhode Island.
Legacy Harbour Marina, a familiar destination along the Caloosahatchee River in downtown Fort Myers, is moving forward with plans to rebuild following the damage caused by Hurricane Ian. AIRN Management, LLC, which owns the marina, has partnered with Bellingham Marine to lead the redevelopment. Construction began in early 2025, with the marina projected to reopen in Q1 2026.
Sailfish Boats have just added two dealers to the family: TPG Yacht Sales, Jamestown, RI & Groton, CT and Cape Romain Marine, McClellanville, SC.
Sealegs US Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Inside Passage Yacht Sales (IPYS) as the exclusive dealer and service agent for Sealegs amphibious marine craft in Washington State and Alaska. The strategic partnership signals an exciting new chapter for Sealegs in the Pacific Northwest, a region already home to a growing base of Sealegs owners.
Highfield Boats, a leading Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) brand in the U.S., is heading to its 2026 Highfield Dealer/Media Days event on September 9-10 in Cadillac, Michigan, with 31% market share among its competitive set domestically. Highfield Boats is actively expanding both its product line, including a 2026 Made-in-the-USA RIB series set to debut at the event, and its dealer network. Among the 150 attendees scheduled for the Dealer/Media Days are two new Highfield Boats dealer partners: Erickson Marine in Minnesota and Hoffman's Marina in New Jersey.
SpotOn Fishing, a leader in future defining tech for anglers, has announced the latest evolution of its fishing platform - the SpotOn Fishing mobile app. Designed to help anglers plan smarter, fish more efficiently, and explore with confidence, the app delivers lightning-fast performance, crystal-clear maps, and powerful fishing tools in the palm of your hand.
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