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The Future of Boating Technology Begins at IBEX

IBEX is the premier marine technology and networking event in North America, attracting thousands of decision-making professionals from all segments of the boating industry. Click here to see who attends IBEX.

IBEX is more than just an industry trade show

It’s three full days of technical and business seminars, meetings, exhibits, product demos, conferences and business opportunities.

Learn at IBEX

IBEX features an unmatched educational opportunity with more than 80 technical and business management seminars and product workshops from experts in their field. Learn about new products, processes, technologies and techniques that will enhance your professional development. Click HERE to register for the industry’s number one technical education program.

Discover the Future at IBEX

See what’s new for next season at IBEX, where you’ll see hundreds of new products being introduced for the first time by suppliers from around the world. And because IBEX is a trade-only show, you’ll be able to have in-depth conversations and detailed demos in an unhurried business-like environment without the crush of consumers. Click here to register. It will only take a minute.

See the World at IBEX

IBEX brings together a wide range of marine industry professionals from more than 50 countries who come to Louisville to make distribution deals, pick up new product lines, and do business with their peers in North America.

Network at IBEX

IBEX is the only annual event where the entire marine industry comes together for three action-packed days. They come to IBEX because it’s the most affordable and efficient way to see what’s next in boating, discover new business opportunities, meet their customers and suppliers, and network with marine industry peers from throughout the world.

Experience Louisville

Louisville is a vibrant city with thousands of excellent restaurants and downtown nightlife destinations. Our NEW housing agency, the Louisville Convention & Visitor’s Bureau, has arranged for exclusive low rates for IBEX participants at many of brand-name hotels downtown, and within a short distance of the Kentucky Exhibition Center. Most important, Louisville’s central location is within easy driving distance of more than 8,000 marine businesses.

Exhibit at IBEX

Join the more than 500 companies showcasing their products and services to decision-makers who come to IBEX in search of new products, technologies and techniques. Space is allocated for new exhibitors on a first-come, first-serve basis, so act now to reserve your booth and get a prime location. Questions? Contact Anne Dunbar, or Tina Sanderson, .