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International Boatbuilders' Exhibition
GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA---The International Boatbuilders' Exhibition, also known as IBEX, returns to Greater Fort Lauderdale to hold its Annual Conference at the Broward County Convention Center, February 7-9, 2001. This year marks IBEX's 10th Anniversary!
This year's conference will offer 54 seminars created by the editors of Professional BoatBuilder magazine and each has been carefully developed to address the challenges of today's real-world situations. In addition to the seminars, exhibitors will present 32 pre-conference sessions the day before IBEX officially opens, and another 30 workshops and demonstrations during the event. More than 525 leading companies from around the world will display the latest products and technology in the boatbuilding industry-providing attendees the opportunity to meet and speak with colleagues and discuss solutions to common challenges, unique situations, and applications. Attendees represent all 50 states, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, along with professionals from another 34 countries around the world.
IBEX has contracted room blocks with the Fort Lauderdale Marina Marriott (HQ), AmeriSuites, Bahia Cabana, Best Western Marina, Comfort Suites Convention Center, Doubletree Oceanfront, Embassy Suites 17th Street, Hyatt Regency Pier 66, Lago Mar Resort, Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport, Sheraton Yankee Clipper and Trader.
"Greater Fort Lauderdale will host more than 2,000 attendees and can expect an estimated economic impact of $2.1 million from hosting the IBEX conference," says Nicki E. Grossman, President, Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Members of the media can obtain further information by contacting Carl Cramer, IBEX Show Director, at (207) 359-4651.
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