The International Marina & Boatyard Conference (IMBC) is the only conference geared specifically toward marina owners, operators, and personnel as well as boat builders and repairers. The conference, produced by the Association of Marina Industries, offers an exhibit hall featuring over 125 exhibits, educational seminars, product demos, and numerous professional networking opportunities
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Show Highlights
- Highly informative seminars on current topics and industry trends.
- Experienced and well-known presenters.
- An exhibit hall with over 125 vendors.
- Numerous networking opportunities during seminars, breaks, receptions, and other events.
- Presentations of industry awards.
- Certified Marina Manager Awards Presentation.
- A field trip to marinas near the location of the show.
Attendees
IMBC’s 800+ attendees are marina-industry professionals including Certified Marina Managers, marina operators, owners, and managers as well as dockmasters, boat builders, boatyard staff, and service professionals. Exhibiting companies are those who supply the marina industry with such products and services as docking systems, forklifts, pumps, electricity and Wi-Fi at marinas, marina software, etc.
IMBC’s goals
- Provide opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Provide attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors with an environment for building connections and relationships.
- Provide educational seminars on new ideas and trends as well as best practices.
- Provide an environment that encourages creativity and gives participants the opportunity to share experiences and learn from each other.
- Offer attendees with objective and reliable business information.
- Stimulate a widening interest in marina and marine service industries.
- Promote the mission and values of the Association of Marina Industries.
IMBC supports the marina and boatyard industries by providing one place where industry professionals get together to discuss business and trends. Our continuing mission is to create the best opportunity for personal and professional growth and remain the premier event for the owners and management of marinas and boatyards.
Testimonials
"Nothing comes close to IMBC and the AMI training received at the conference to keep marina professionals educated and on the leading edge of the boating industry." (Richard W. Golding, CMM, West Access Marina)
"I found this conference to be exactly what it was billed as: A conference for marinas and boatyards to obtain important information on topics we must constantly consider." (Joe Springer, Lambs Yacht Center)
"The show blew away our expectations." (Josh Smith, Beyond 2000 Software)
"I am happy to be a part of IMBC as it is fun meeting new friends each year as well as renewing old friendships. The show provides great networking opportunities in a friendly business-like atmosphere." (Dibbon Joy, Richardsons' Maptech)
"At times I wanted to attend both of of the seminars scheduled during the breakout time slots. Thank you for the flash drive, a great idea. Overall an 'A Plus' for me." (Douglas Mason, Sunset Harbour)
"The quality of people on the floor was better than past years." (Keith Boulais, Premier Materials Technology)
"What a nice mix of professionals and business operators involved in keeping the marina and related industries strong. Very well organized and excellent speakers." (Marilyn Hett, Hillsborough County)
"This is the best assembling of marina products and exhibitors, which makes this the best show for marina owners and service repair professionals to attend." (Martin McDonald, HDB Marine)
"The most organized conference I've attended in a long time." (Steve Remias, MacRay Harbor)
