The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) announced that after a thorough search, it has appointed Mary Velline to fill the position as show director. Velline will transition to the marine industry from a career in the automotive and fire, rescue and EMS sectors. As the former senior vice president of business development for the Minnesota Auto Dealers Association (MADA) and the Twin Cities Auto Show, and the group show manager at Cygnus Business Media, she has a track record in creating energy in existing businesses and new opportunities across various domains. Starting her event career at Cygnus where she managed a portfolio of three annual B2B conferences and trade shows, Velline was tasked with running a world class hands-on training and conference program with over 200 instructors and cutting-edge exhibits.

Registration is open for this year’s IBEX Show, set to take place at the Tampa Convention Center, October 1–3, 2024. For more information, visit ibexshow.com.