International WorkBoat Show opens in US next week
Kicking off on November 29 in New Orleans is the International WorkBoat Show (IWBS), with more than more than 900 exhibitors expected and around 15,000 attendees.
It is the commercial marine industry’s largest trade show in the United States, and this year will be the 43rd occasion.
Bob Callahan, vice president of show organiser Diversified Communications, is expecting more than 900 best-in-class exhibitors and thousands of attendees at a show which he says continues to grow exponentially.
Some of the highlights Callahan has pointed to include:
Underwater Intervention, the must-attend event for the entire underwater operations industry, joining the WorkBoat Show as an open contiguous space right on the show floor. Featuring a pavilion and conference, as well as a dedicated submarine zone with submarines on display, attendees and exhibitors will have the unprecedented opportunity to see a diverse cross section of the commercial marine market all in one place.
“We are so thrilled to be able to offer our customers access to this extremely exciting industry in person. Happy hour will be served in the Underwater Intervention Pavilion on November 29 beginning at 2:30pm.”
The 20th Annual Submarine Symposium will also be held at the IWBS for the first time in 2023. The Symposium brings together submarine professionals from around the world to discuss the state of the industry.
“You are invited to join, meet and listen to the leaders, operators, regulators of the submarine industry across all sectors. Passes can be purchased during registration and the Submarine Symposium will be held in the Underwater Intervention Pavilion.”
The WorkBoat Conference returns with an expanded lineup of speakers and sessions. From comprehensive panel discussions featuring esteemed figures in the industry to deep-dive conversations with trailblazing marine technology companies, this year’s program is sure to impress.
“This year you will also have multiple face-to-face chances to stay informed about the priorities of the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Navy, and Coast Guard.”
WorkBoat’s Significant Boat Awards and Happy Hour will be held in the Great Hall this year on November 29 beginning at 3:30pm.
“This year our WorkBoat editors have selected 10 ground-breaking vessels from which readers will choose the Boat of the Year. Join us as we unveil the winner and of course have a drink on us as it happens live.”
The Maritime Throwdown is back and this year we are thrilled to be hosting the Wild Card Finals. Stop by the brand-new arena in the back of the hall all day on November 30 & December 1 as contestants compete in an obstacle course format – contestants compete in a series of physical challenges including coiling, lifting, carrying, rigging, throwing, and securing lines, all while maintaining safety.
“Also, be sure to join us for happy hour at the area on November 30 beginning at 3:30pm.”
“There is so much going on at WorkBoat 2023 there isn’t enough space to write about it so I hope people will take this opportunity to experience as much as they can for themselves,” says Callahan. “This year we have developed a fantastic mobile app that will help navigate the show floor and plan for all of the special events we have running across the entirety of the show.”
