IBEX Events Several Special Events are planned prior to and during IBEX. Along with its Super Session on September 30, SNAME will hold its one-day, two-track Small Craft Technology Symposium, which will consist of technical paper presentations on a variety of subjects, including new design concepts, structural design issues, safety, and analysis techniques.


Twelve visionary designers will present their boat design concepts on Monday night as well. The PechaKucha presentation style allows each presenter 20 slides at 20 seconds each. This is a fast-paced event that includes networking breaks for open discussion and comments. There is no cost to attend. This event is produced by SPARKS Group, in association with Professional BoatBuilder magazine, and sponsored by Tides Marine. For more info visit www.ibexshow. com/sparks.


IBEX Networking One of the most valuable aspects of IBEX is the ability to meet the entire industry in one place. The face-to- face interactions that take place at IBEX are unmatched in the industry. To foster these connections IBEX offers several networking events. The Opening Night Party will take place again on Tuesday night at 6 pm, when the exhibit halls close, at the newly renovated outdoor Sail Pavilion located in front of the Tampa Convention Center. This year’s party music is sponsored by Wet Sounds.


The Exhibit Hall Happy Hour returns to IBEX this year. Sponsored by Gougeon Brothers in celebration of their 50th


Anniversary, all three


exhibit halls will have bars available and participating exhibitors will also join in the fun by offering drinks and snacks from their booths. The Exhibit Hall Happy Hour will take place from 5 - 6 pm on Wednesday, creating a casual atmosphere for conducting business and networking.


The Emerging Marine Leaders will host two networking events at IBEX this year; an On-The-Water event Tuesday evening and a discussion titled Tips for Surviving and Thriving in the Marine Industry on Wednesday evening. Registration is required for these events and details are available at ibexshow.com/eml.


IBEX Pavilions The specialty product and international pavilions are an important part of IBEX. This year’s pavilions include the Marina & Yard on the first exhibit hall and the Compliance, Standards, and Education; Composites; and the NMEA Connected Boat Experience on the third floor. There are 5 Country Pavilions including Australia organized by AIMEX, Italy organized by UCINA, France organized by Business France, South Korea organized by KINTEX, and Slovenia organized by SPIRIT Slovenia.


Exhibit hall badges are free through September 28th, and $25 on-site. To register to attend or for more information about the show, visit the IBEX website at www.ibexshow.com.


66 | The Report • September 2019 • Issue 89


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