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IBEX expands networking opportunities for 2026

by National Marine Manufacturers Association 30 Aug 07:56 PDT October 6-8, 2026
IBEX 2026 expands opportunities for the marine industry to connect © IBEX

IBEX is expanding networking opportunities for 2026, giving attendees more ways to build relationships, exchange ideas and connect with the people shaping the future of the recreational marine industry when the annual show returns to the Tampa Convention Center, October 6-8.

Many of this year's experiences are organized around shared interests, career stages and technical disciplines, helping attendees find their community while taking advantage of the education, innovation and business opportunities that make IBEX the industry's leading trade event.

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