Yachting Ventures is again partnering with the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) to host the return of the Start-Up Pavilion in Tampa, Florida.
The pavilion – held for the second time in 2025 – will cater to emerging companies in the leisure marine industry, providing a dedicated platform to show their innovations, technologies, and solutions to a global audience.
The space will show 12 leisure marine start-ups offering them exposure to OEMs, boatbuilders, and key decision-makers, as well as access to media coverage and investor interest.
The three day showcase will also feature a live pitch competition, where five selected companies will present their vision to a panel of investors and industry stakeholders.
We’re excited to be back at IBEX for 2025.
Gabriella Richardson
“We’re excited to be back at IBEX for 2025,” said Gabriella Richardson, founder of Yachting Ventures.
“Last year confirmed the appetite in the US for marine innovation, and Tampa is proving to be a fantastic gateway for leisure marine start-ups looking to break into the American market.”
Mary Velline, IBEX show director added: “IBEX is all about driving marine innovation forward, embracing new technologies, fresh thinking, and the next generation of ideas.
“The Start-Up Pavilion and Pitching Competition reflect our Fast Forward theme by spotlighting the entrepreneurs and breakthroughs that will shape the future of boating.”
IBEX is set to return to the Tampa Convention Center from 7-9 October 2025.
The 2025 edition is expected to draw more than 700 exhibitors and 8,000 plus industry professionals from across the recreational marine supply chain.
