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Expanded exhibit halls offer you more products, new companies, and the latest in product technology.

IBEX DOCKS Get out on the docks and on the water to test drive some of today’s new products and systems.

OUTDOOR DISPLAYS AND LIVE DEMOSGet hands-on product training and see live demos in IBEX outdoor display areas.

SEE NEW

PRODUCTS, TECHNOLOGY, AND INNOVATION AT IBEX 2018

Explore the IBEX Exhibit Halls at www.IBEXShow.com/exhibithalls

COMPOSITESThe destination for professionals who want to see what’s new and innovative in materials, processes, and products.

MARINA & YARD Exclusive Media Partner

Product solutions for the unique needs of boatyard and marina professionals and their crews. See what is new and innovative from these exhibiting companies.

ELECTRONICS

Connected by NMEA 2000 R

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Exhibitors will have their certified products connected via NMEA 2000, showcasing this technology live. Get your questions answered and see new what’s new in electronics technology.

COMPLIANCE, STANDARDS, & EDUCATIONFeaturing associations and companies to help you learn more about industry regulations and standard developments. Also, see what industry schools are teaching to the next generation of marine professionals.

INTERNATIONALAccess global resources, products, and services in our growing international pavilions:

• French Pavilion• Australian Pavilion run by AIMEX• South Korean Pavilion• Italian Pavilion run by UCINA

PAVILIONS

More exhibit space secured for IBEX 2018 - limited additional booth space now available. For more info visit: IBEXShow.com/exhibit2018

CONNECT WITH THE INDUSTRY AT IBEX Soundings Trade Only presents:

TradeTalks Roundtable Panel & Reception THE FUTURE OF MARINE AFTERMARKETMONDAY, OCTOBER 1

5:30 – 7:30 PM

Sponsored by:

A Night of Inspirational Boat Design Concepts, Powered by PechaKuchaMONDAY, OCTOBER 1

7:00 – 11:00 PM

Sponored by:

Exclusive Media Sponsor:

IBEX Industry Breakfast & Innovation Awards

Keynote Speaker: Rich Karlgaard, Forbes Publisher and Global Futurist, Economic Leader, Entrepreneur and Author

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2

7:30 – 9:30 AM

Sponsored by:

Opening Night PartyTUESDAY, OCTOBER 2

6:00 PM

Enjoy the buzz of opening day with the rest of the marine industry at the Opening Night Party. Drink specials, live music, and several food trucks will add to this fun, festive night.

Coffee & ComplianceWEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3

9:00 – 11:00 AM (first hour exhibitors only)

Sponsored by

Meet with experts in marine certification and standards development to discuss the current state of compliance and regulation.

Exhibit Hall PartyWEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3

5:00 – 6:00 PM

Join our exhibitors as they host the industry for drinks and networking in the exhibit halls to close out the day.

For more details on these special events visit: www.IBEXShow.com/connectatibex

Join the Marine Millennials Interested? Full details can be found at www.IBEXShow.com/marine-millennials

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

1:00 – 5:00 PM IMI Super Session: Marinas 101

MONDAY, OCTOBER 1

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Registration

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM IBEX Super Sessions

5:30 – 7:30 PM TradeTalks Roundtable Panel & Reception THE FUTURE OF MARINE AFTERMARKET

7:00 – 11:00 PM SPARKS! A Night of Inspirational Boat Design Concepts, Powered by PechaKucha

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2

7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Registration

7:30 – 9:30 AM Industry Breakfast, Keynote, & Innovation Awards Presentation

9:00 AM – 6:00 PM 1st & 2nd Floor Exhibit Hall Open

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM 3rd Floor Exhibit Floor Open

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM IBEX Docks

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Outdoor Exhibits & Demo Area

11:00 AM – Top of FREE Tech Talk Workshops Every Hour

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM IBEX Special Session: Designing for Speed

2:00 – 5:00 PM IBEX Seminar Series

6:00 – 8:00 PM IBEX Opening Night Party

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3

7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Registration

8:30 AM – 5:00 PM IBEX Seminar Series

9:00 – 10:00 AM Compliance Coffee Hour: Exhibitors Only

10:00 – 11:00 AM Compliance Coffee Hour

9:00 AM – 6:00 PM 1st & 2nd Floor Exhibit Hall Open

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM 3rd Floor Exhibit Hall Open

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM IBEX Docks

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Outdoor Exhibits & Demos

11:00 AM – Top of FREE Tech Talk Workshops Every Hour

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM IBEX Product Pitches

5:00 – 6:00 PM Exhibit Hall Party

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4

7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Registration

8:30 AM – 12:45 PM IBEX Seminar Series

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM 1st & 2nd Floor Exhibit Hall Open

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM 3rd Floor Exhibit Hall Open

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM IBEX Docks

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Outdoor Exhibits & Demo

11:00 AM – Top of FREE Tech Talk Workshops Every Hour

3:00 PM Exhibit Halls Close

To see the most up-to-date schedule visit www.IBEXShow.com/schedule

THANK YOU2018 NEW PARTNER

2018 MEDIA SPONSORS

SUPER TRAINING IN IBEX SUPER SESSIONSSeptember 30 & October 1–These comprehensive sessions allow you to go in-depth with hands-on training.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

SS2: Marinas 101

MONDAY, OCTOBER 1

SS1: Modern Scantlings (Structure): Calculations, Standards, Details, Materials

SS6: NMEA Basic Marine Electronics Installer (MEI) Training Course

SS3: Marina & Boatyard Study Tour

SS7: Fiberglass Boat Repair

SS4: CZone Level 1 Technical Training

SS8: Core College

SS5: Airmar Certified Installer Training

SS9: Grow Boating presents: “Digital Marketing: Join the Evolution”

FREE!

TECH TALK WORKSHOPS Connect, listen, see, and experience live presentations hosted by exhibitors every hour.

TECH TALK THEATER

Sponsored by:

MARINA & YARD PAVILION THEATER

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SPECIAL EVENTS AT IBEXIBEX SPECIAL SESSION: DESIGNING FOR SPEEDTUESDAY, OCTOBER 2 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

IBEX has gathered some of the top designers in the world to create a truly remarkable Q&A panel, moderated by the editors of Professional BoatBuilder. Register today to hear these industry icons answer your questions about hullform, speed, comfort, productivity, and materials.

Preregistration required. Cost is $65 until August 30. Admission to the special panel is free with your purchase of a Full Conference Pass.

Exclusive Media Partner:

PANELISTS INCLUDE:

Nigel Irens Michael Peters Pete Melvin Donald Blount Michael Reardon

VACUUM-BAGGING CHALLENGEWEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3 | 1:00 PM

Here’s a bit of fun. Grab your favorite co-worker or industry buddy and register for a vacuum-bagging challenge in the seminar wing. We’ll set you up to vacuum bag a balloon—the team that gets the tightest seal in the lowest possible time, wins!

Materials, judging, and prizes courtesy of PRO-VAC

DESIGNER ROWONGOING DURING IBEX HOURS

We’ve turned the seminar hallway into a museum. Take a stroll toward the meeting rooms just off IBEX Registration on the first floor of the Tampa Convention Center to view models on display from top designers in the industry.

For more details on these special events visit: www.IBEXShow.com/connectatibex

IBEX SEMINAR SERIESSPECIALIZED TRACKS WITH RELEVANT TOPICS FROM INDUSTRY EXPERTS.

SEMINAR SERIES FEESSelect Full Conference, 3-Pack, or Individual when you register, then select your seminars when you get to IBEX. No pre-selection of seminars necessary.

Early-bird rates apply through August 30.

CEUs are available for paid and verified participation at IBEX seminars. IBEX offers 1 CEU per 1 hour of training within the Seminar Series.

Students receive a 50% discount off seminar rates!

COMPOSITE METHODS & MATERIALSTUESDAY, OCTOBER 2

2:00 – 3:30 PM

201 3D Printed Production Tooling Speakers: Belle Blanding, Stephen Wu

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3

8:30 – 10:00 AM

401 Composite Cosmetics: Techniques for Improving Surface Profile Speakers: Eric Heilshorn, Rick Pauer, Jeff Wright

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM

501 Resin Flow Fundamentals Speakers: Belle Blanding, Dean Callander

2:00 – 3:30 PM

601 Assessing and Avoiding Structural Secondary Bond Failure Speakers: Lee Arthur, Reid Fleming

4:15 – 5:00 PM

701 Making Structural Components with Thermoplastics Speakers: Doug Hammond, Darcy Hornberger

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4

8:30 – 10:00 AM

801 Ideal Ovens for Post-Curing Speaker: Stephen Savoie

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM

901 Making and Breaking Test Panels Speakers: Jeff Reber, Jeff Wright

11:15 AM – 12:45 PM

903 Aftermarket Installations Done Right (and Wrong) Speaker: Steve D’Antonio

DESIGN & ENGINEERINGTUESDAY, OCTOBER 2

2:00 – 3:30 PM

202 Slippery BoatsSpeaker: Nigel Irens

For full seminar descriptions and pricing visit www.IBEXShow.com/education

4:15 – 5:00 PM

302 What’s Shakin’? Vibration Is a Curse! How about a Cure? Speaker: William Johnson

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3

8:30 – 9:30 AM

402 Corrosion Protection of Seawater Piping, Heat Exchangers, Keel Coolers, and TanksSpeaker: James Cote

8:30 – 9:30 AM

403 FEA for Marine Structures Speaker: Scott Lewit

11:15 AM – 12:45 PM

502 Advances in Aluminum Boat Design Speakers: Rob Schofield, Jonathan Soja

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4

8:30 – 9:30 AM

802 Core Principles: Flotation and Stability Speaker: Richard Akers

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM

902 Gyro Stabilization and Vessel Structural Integration Speakers: Chris Becker, John Canada, Vince Nientimp

MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT POLICYTUESDAY, OCTOBER 2

4:15 – 5:00 PM

308 Labor Efficiency and Vacuum Infusion Speaker: Kurtis Hopf

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3

8:30 – 10:00 AM

408 Regulatory Challenges and Opportunities for Boatbuilders in 2018 Speakers: David Marlow, John McKnight, Jeff Melby, PE

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM

508 Safety as an Investment to Reduce Risk and Protect the Bottom Line Speaker: Edward Maurer

2:00 – 3:30 PM

603 Apprenticeship and Your Bottom Line Speakers: Ann Avary, Pam Lendzion

2:00 – 3:30 PM

608 Marine Onboard Engine Diagnostics Speakers: Rich Kolb, John McKnight, Jason Stimmel, Jeff Wasil

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4

8:30 – 10:00 AM

808 How Technology Impacts the Marine Industry Workforce Speakers: Ann Avary, Pam Lendzion

MARINA & BOATYARD OPERATIONSTUESDAY, OCTOBER 2

2:00 – 3:00 PM

209 Business Operators’ Roundtable Moderator: Pam Lendzion

4:15 – 5:00 PM

309 The Flip Side of Marketing: Keeping Your Boaters Speaker: Andy Holzem, CMO

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3

8:30 – 10:00 AM

409 Recent Developments in Marina Ground Fault Protection Speaker: David Rifkin

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM

509 Understanding Workers’ Compensation Speaker: Lori Sousa

2:00 – 3:00 PM

609 Marina & Yard Software: Staying Current Speakers: Lucas Isola, Vance Young, Todd Sabo

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4

8:30 – 9:30 AM

809 Does Your Marina or Yard Meet National Industry Benchmarks? Speaker: James Frye, CMM

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM

909 The Theft Scenario: Protecting Your Business Speaker: Daniel Rutherford

MARINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2

2:00 – 3:30 PM

206 The ABCs of OCP (Over Current Protection) Speaker: Nigel Calder

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3

11:15 AM – 12:45 PM

506 Troubleshooting DC Electrical Systems Speaker: Nigel Calder

2:00 – 3:00 PM

606 Building Blocks of a Safe Lithium Ion Battery System Speaker: Jack Johnson

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM

906 Marine Lightning Protection Today: More Than Just Protecting People Speaker: James Cote

ONBOARD SYSTEMS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2

2:00 – 3:00 PM

207 Onboard Connectivity and Vessel Networking Options Speakers: Phil Gaynor, Jeff Graham

4:15 – 5:00 PM

307 NMEA 2000 Cabling for Boatbuilders Speaker: John Barry

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3

8:30 – 10:00 AM

407 Maintaining Clean Diesel Fuel Speaker: Nigel Calder

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM

507 The Other AIS: Aquatic Invasive Species Speaker: Brian Goodwin

2:00 – 3:00 PM

607 NMEA OneNet: The Marine Ethernet Standard Speaker: Steve Spitzer

4:15 – 5:00 PM

707 Watermaker Installation, Maintenance, and Operation Speaker: Kyle Stephan

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4

8:30 – 9:30 AM

807 Modern Marine Systems on Center Consoles and Smaller Boats Speaker: James Cote

SURVEY & REPAIRTUESDAY, OCTOBER 2

2:00 – 3:30 PM

203 Salvage and Repair of a 74’ Sportfisherman Speakers: John Patnovic, Rob Schofield

2:00 – 3:30 PM

205 Repairing and Matching LPU Paint Speaker: Lee Arthur

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3

8:30 – 10:00 AM

405 Non-Destructive Testing: Perils and Pitfalls Speakers: Tom Lokocz Adams, Jonathan Klopman

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM

503 Avoiding Common Composite Repair Mistakes Speakers: Reid Fleming, Jeff Reber

IBEX Seminar Series: Specialized tracks with relevant topics from industry experts

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM

505 Building and Expanding a Marine Surveying Business Speaker: Ron Reisner

2:00 – 3:30 PM

605 Raw Water Plumbing: Ensuring Reliability and Avoiding Common Errors Speaker: Steve D’Antonio

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4

8:30 – 10:00 AM

805 Tanks: Best Practices for Design, Installation, and Inspection Speaker: Steve D’Antonio

9:15 – 11:15 AM

803 Fundamentals of Gelcoat Repair Speaker: Bob Lacovara

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM

905 Survey and Damage Report Writing Speaker: Tom Lokocz Adams

IBEX EXTRAS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

101 IBEX Special Seminar: Designing for Speed Speakers: Donald Blount, Nigel Irens, Pete Melvin, Michael Peters, Michael Reardon

2:00 – 3:00 PM

204 Know Your Rights: The Intellectual Property Quiz Show for Boatbuilders Speaker: Mark Henderson

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3

11:15 AM – 12:00 PM

504 What Does the Future Hold? How Today’s Global Trends Will Impact Your BusinessSpeaker: Bill Yeargin

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM

510 Developing Sustainable Solutions for End-of-Life Fiberglass Boats Speakers: Wendy Mackie, Evan Ridley

2:00 – 3:30 PM

604 Appealing to the Clean Customer: Hydrogen on Demand Speakers: Richard Downs-Honey, Michael Reardon

4:15 – 5:00 PM

704 Next Generation Buying Habits Speaker: Jared Mikacich

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4

8:30 – 10:00 AM

804 Future Materials Speakers: James Austin, Ginger Gardiner, Joseph Luttwak, Jeff Wright

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM

904 Advanced Marine Coatings Speakers: Scott Crump, Scott Lewit

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM

907 Leveraging Technology to Enhance the Consumer Boating Experience Speakers: Rob Hackbarth, Menno Ligterink, Michael Range, Brian Robinson, Lou Sandoval, Geoff Tomlinson, Dave Wallace

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM

910 NMMA’s Advocacy Work and You Speakers: David Dickerson, Nicole Vasilaros Esq., Lance West

For full seminar descriptions and pricing visit www.IBEXShow.com/education

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BETTER BOATS BIGGER BUSINESS ALL AT IBEX

As the largest marine industry trade event in North America, IBEX sets the standard for excellence as the most valuable business opportunity of the year. Just as the market is growing quickly, so is the event—on the exhibit halls, in the education conference sessions, and as a community. What’s even better for 2018?

BETTER PRODUCTS

BETTER BOATS

BETTER CONNECTIONS

BETTER INSIGHTS

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