International BoatBuilders' Exhibition & Conference 2026

IBEX is a North American technical marine trade show, showcasing boatbuilding innovation, products, and services for marine professionals.

IBEX 2026

The International BoatBuilders' Exhibition & Conference runs 6–8 October 2026 at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida.

IBEX is the recreational marine industry's technical trade event — where boats get built, not sold. The floor covers propulsion, marine electronics, materials and composites, deck hardware and systems, serving the engineers, builders, designers and repairers who make up the industry's supply side.

It is the B2B counterpart to the consumer boat show circuit: if a product debuts at IBEX in October, it shows up on boats at the retail shows the following year.