IFBSO facts


IFBSO membership North America Europe Australasia Asia
Membership: 39 boat shows and marine trade exhibitions in 25 countries on four continents.
Founded: 1964.
Secretariat: based in Surrey, UK.
Executive Committee from Europe, North America and Australasia. Current President: Andrew Williams, London and Southampton Boat Shows.

Aim of this website

IFBSO.com brings together all the essential information - dates, size, contacts, coverage and much more - about 40 quality shows and exhibitions across the globe. It aims to provide a single source of comparative data for the boating public and the trade, to help them make informed decisions about participating in or visiting these key showcases of the recreational marine industry.

Members' private area: If you do not have a username and password, email members@ifbso.com.
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News

Watch this space for a new IFBSO website...

Goetz-Ulf Jungmichel of Boot Dusseldorf has joined the Executive Committee as a co-opted member.

Member shows under way or due to start soon:
Lisbon, Portugal: Lisbon Boat Show, Feb 3-7
Göteborg, Sweden: Båtmässan - Göteborg Boat Show, Feb 5-14
Gent, Belgium: Belgian Boat Show, Feb 6-14
Carrara, Italy: Seatec, Feb 10-12
Miami, USA: Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail Miami, Feb 11-15
Helsinki, Finland: Helsinki International Boat Show - Vene 10 Båt, Feb 12-21
Zagreb, Croatia: Zagreb Sport & Boat Show, Feb 24-28
Amsterdam, Netherlands: HISWA Amsterdam Boat Show, Mar 2-7
Budapest, Hungary: Budapest Boat Show, Mar 4-7
Tokyo (Yokohama), Japan: Japan International Boat Show 2010, Mar 4-7
Stockholm, Sweden: Stockholm International Boat Show Allt for Sjon, Mar 5-14
Dubai, UAE: Dubai International Boat Show, Mar 9-13
Auckland, New Zealand: Auckland International Boat Show, Mar 10-14
Warsaw, Poland: Wind and Water Boat Show, Mar 11-14
Oslo, Norway: Norwegian International Boat Show/Sjøen for alle, Mar 12-21
Madrid, Spain: Madrid Boat Show, Mar 17-21
Shanghai, China: China (Shanghai) International Boat Show, Apr 8-11
Split, Croatia: Croatia Boat Show, Apr 10-18
Moscow, Russia: Moscow International Boat Show (MIBS), Apr 15-18
Portoroz, Slovenia: Internautica International Boat Show, May 11-16
Sanctuary Cove, Australia: Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, May 20-23

WARNING TO EXHIBITORS: Expo Guide scam

Expo Guide A familiar scam has reappeared in the exhibition world. Exhibitors at any show may receive a letter from Expo Guide asking them to check a free entry in the Expo Guide. This is almost identical in operation to the long-running Fair Guide scam run by Construct Data Verlag of Austria.

The letter asks you to check the accuracy of a free entry in Expo Guide, published on the web at www.expo-guide.com. Many exhibitors throughout the world have corrected and signed it, without reading the (very) small print that says that by signing they are entering into a three-year contract for a sum of US$ 1571 per year.

If you do receive a copy of this letter, tear it up. If you or someone in your organisation has already completed the form and returned it, refuse to pay the invoice. Do not make any payment whatsoever, otherwise you may be deemed to have accepted the terms of the contract. There's plenty of advice on the web: Google "Expo Guide scam".

Transcript of letter and contract form
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Photos of Oslo Boat Show by Jan Henrik Aspen

IFBSO is a sister organisation of ICOMIA, the International Council of Marine Industry Organisations. The continuing relationship between the two organisations allows them to explore areas of common interest between the industry associations represented by ICOMIA and the organisers of international boat shows that make up IFBSO membership.
Sister organisation