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Everything you need to know to plan for IBEX 2026 in Tampa.

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Dates & Location

IBEX 2026

October 6-8, 2026

Pre-Conference Sessions: October 5, 2026

Tampa Convention Center

Tampa, Florida, USA

IBEX 2026 will take place October 6–8, 2026 at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida, USA.

Show Hours

Monday, October 5

Pre-Conference Day: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday, October 6

All Exhibit Floors: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday, October 7

All Exhibit Floors: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday, October 8

All Exhibit Floors: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

All times listed in Eastern Time.

Technical Education That Matters

Powered by Professional BoatBuilder, the IBEX Education Conference delivers practical, industry-leading training you can apply immediately.

Pre-Conference Sessions on Monday, October 5, followed by Seminar Series sessions and Tech Talk Workshops during the show, October 6–8.

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Admission Policy

Trade-Only Event

IBEX is a trade-only event and is not open to the general public.

No one under 18 years of age, including infants, will be admitted. IBEX reserves the right to request photo identification to verify age.

Photography & Recording Policy

Because proprietary products and prototypes are displayed at IBEX, photography and video on the show floor are restricted.

Photography or video requires a press badge and/or prior written approval.
Exhibitors retain the right to restrict photography of their products or displays.
Audio and video recording of seminars is strictly prohibited.

For approval questions, contact:
Andrew Golden
Rushton Gregory Communications
agolden@rushtongregory.com

Badge Information

IBEX is open to qualified marine industry professionals. Registration details, badge policies, and timing will be updated here as the event approaches.

Badge pricing and deadlines are announced in advance of the event.