The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) has announced a Last Call for early-bird registration for the 2012 seminar program. Attendees registering online before September 7 will get a 25 percent discount on more than 90 Technical and Business Seminars for Marine Professionals.
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) Seminars
“Over the years, IBEX has earned a reputation for the high quality and content of our seminar program,” said Carl Cramer, IBEX co-director and publisher of Professional BoatBuilder magazine. “For 2012 we have put together an exciting lineup of speakers who will provide practical and useful lessons that marine professionals can use to enhance their professional development and improve their businesses.”
The early-bird price is $375 for the full conference package ($500 after Sept. 7), $225 for any six seminars ($325 after Sept. 7) and $50 each for individual sessions ($65 after Sept. 7).
The conference lineup includes more than 90 technical and business management seminars in 13 different tracks:
Design and Engineering
Design and Engineering for Sailboats
Composites Methods and Materials
Survey and Repair
Wood and Metal
Onboard Systems
Marine Electrical Systems
Boatyard and Marina Operations
Education and Training
Manufacturing Management
Marine Electronics
Service Department Excellence
Dealer Development
Speakers include: Dick Akers, Roger Brown, Steve Burke, Nigel Calder, Andre Cocquyt, Steve D’Antonio, Henry Elliot, Dave Gerr, Nigel Irens, Val Jenkins, Rob Kaidy, Jonathan Klopman, Steve Knox, Scott Lewit, John McKnight, Gino Morrelli, Dick Newick, Joe Parker, Ron Reisner, Robert Schofield, Eric Sponberg, Kellie Thornell-Crete, J.B. Turner and David Veech.
“In addition to the boating industry’s premier education program, IBEX 2012 offers something of value for all marine professionals, including free admission to the exhibition hall where more than 500 OEM and aftermarket companies will preview their new products for 2013, free factory workshops and outdoor demos, one-day pre-conference workshops, NMMA market intelligence conference, innovation awards, social media lounge, compliance and regulatory pavilion, NMEA ConnectFest and more,” said Cramer. “And IBEX is also the industry’s meeting place, where you can network with your customers, suppliers, distribution partners, competitors and thousands of other marine professionals from all over the world. You’ll see all your old friends and make new ones.”
IBEX 2012 will take place at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville October 2-4. The Advance Program Guide provides full details and is available for download online.
