--- title: IBEX Blog | Kate Holden description: IBEX show information including networking, education and exhibit hall updates. --- ![ibx-email-template-header-logo-2-1](https://blog.ibexshow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ibx-email-template-header-logo-2-1.png?width=295&height=44&name=ibx-email-template-header-logo-2-1.png)   ![ibx-email-template-header-logo-2-1](https://blog.ibexshow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ibx-email-template-header-logo-2-1.png?width=300&height=45&name=ibx-email-template-header-logo-2-1.png)   [𝕏](http://x.com/IBEXShow) [IBEX E-NEWS](https://resources.ibexshow.com/enews) ## Kate Holden ### Recent Posts ## [Industry Update from Thom Dammrich: Recreational Boating in 2035](https://blog.ibexshow.com/2018/08/21/industry-update-from-thom-dammrich-recreational-boating-in-2035) The boating industry is experiencing a Golden Age. Trade war and tariffs aside, economic factors including an increase in GDP, improving housing market, strong consumer confidence, and growing... [Read More](https://blog.ibexshow.com/2018/08/21/industry-update-from-thom-dammrich-recreational-boating-in-2035) ## [What To Expect in the IBEX Exhibit Halls](https://blog.ibexshow.com/2018/07/27/what-to-expect-in-the-ibex-exhibit-halls) This year will be the largest Tampa IBEX Show yet and will be packed with marine professionals from all over the world. With nearly 700 companies spread out over 137,000 sq ft (12,730sq m) we can... [Read More](https://blog.ibexshow.com/2018/07/27/what-to-expect-in-the-ibex-exhibit-halls) ## [Sparks! A Night of Inspirational Boat Design](https://blog.ibexshow.com/2018/07/19/sparks-a-night-of-inspirational-boat-design) Hi, I’m Carl Cramer.  I’d like to invite you an inspiring evening the night before [IBEX](https://www.ibexshow.com/) opens, Sparks! A Night of Inspirational Boat Design, powered By PechaKucha. Admission is FREE but registration... [Read More](https://blog.ibexshow.com/2018/07/19/sparks-a-night-of-inspirational-boat-design) ## [Why a Global Perspective Matters](https://blog.ibexshow.com/2018/07/11/why-a-global-perspective-matters) More than 70 percent of the world’s purchasing power is located outside of the United States and more US companies are exporting now than ever before. In 2017, our recreational boating industry... [Read More](https://blog.ibexshow.com/2018/07/11/why-a-global-perspective-matters) ## [Update on Global Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)](https://blog.ibexshow.com/2018/06/05/update-on-global-data-protection-regulation-gdpr) As a marine industry professional, you should know The International BoatBuilders' Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) is committed to respecting your privacy and informing you when we'd like to use your... [Read More](https://blog.ibexshow.com/2018/06/05/update-on-global-data-protection-regulation-gdpr) ## [ARE YOU READY?](https://blog.ibexshow.com/2015/09/09/are-you-ready) We are! And we can’t wait to welcome you all to the 25th Anniversary IBEX Show next week in Louisville, KY. This is the first event of the Fall/Winter marine industry show season - let’s get the... [Read More](https://blog.ibexshow.com/2015/09/09/are-you-ready) ## [IBEX Opens in 19 Days - See You There.](https://blog.ibexshow.com/2015/08/27/ibex-opens-in-19-days-see-you-there) IBEX 2015 opens in 19 days - WOW! If you have not registered, now is the time. [Click here to get started registering. ](http://www.ibexshow.com/attendee-registration.php) If you prefer to talk with a live person, you can do your registration over the... [Read More](https://blog.ibexshow.com/2015/08/27/ibex-opens-in-19-days-see-you-there) ## [Fresh IBEX Technical Seminars, Get ‘Em While They’re Hot](https://blog.ibexshow.com/2015/08/19/fresh-ibex-technical-seminars-get-em-while-theyre-hot) [Read More](https://blog.ibexshow.com/2015/08/19/fresh-ibex-technical-seminars-get-em-while-theyre-hot) ## [Meet & Mingle at IBEX](https://blog.ibexshow.com/2015/07/30/meet-mingle-at-ibex) We have so much going on this year at IBEX, it's hard for me to keep up! I know my dance card is already full. We've really have made it easy for you to make new connections in the marine industry... [Read More](https://blog.ibexshow.com/2015/07/30/meet-mingle-at-ibex) ## [The Future of Materials](https://blog.ibexshow.com/2015/07/22/the-future-of-materials) One of our show goals is that everyone who attends IBEX leaves having experienced multiple WOW moments. [Read More](https://blog.ibexshow.com/2015/07/22/the-future-of-materials) [Next Page »](https://blog.ibexshow.com/author/kate-holden/page/2) ### Recent Posts IBEX is the largest technical marine event in North America, and the three most valuable days of the year for all marine professionals. No other event gives you so much access to the people and technology shaping the industry. 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