Exhibitions

February 2026

• LNG 2026 (21st International Conference & Exhibition on Liquefied Natural Gas) Dates: February 2–5, 2026 Location: Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), Doha, Qatar (Asia/ Middle East) Importance: A premier global forum for the LNG industry, featuring executive sessions, technical workshops, and a large exhibition showcasing the full LNG value chain. It’s crucial for networking among producers, buyers, and tech innovators amid the energy transition and rising demand for cleaner fuels.
• Annual Offshore Support Journal Conference, Awards & Exhibition 2026 Dates: February 3–4, 2026 Location: London, UK Importance: The largest annual gathering for offshore support vessel owners, operators, and suppliers, with an exhibition highlighting vessel technologies, awards recognizing innovation, and sessions on decarbonization and operations. Essential for industry leaders in offshore energy and support services.
• EUROMARITIME 2026 Dates: February 3–5, 2026 Location: Marseille Exhibition Center (Parc Chanot), Marseille, France Importance: Focuses on the maritime and inland waterway sectors, with an expo, conferences, and B2B meetings on shipbuilding, repair, ports, and tech. It’s vital for European and global stakeholders promoting sustainable blue economy growth and cross-sector collaboration.
• Breakbulk Middle East 2026 Dates: February 4–5, 2026 Location: Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE (Asia/Middle East) Importance: Dedicated to project cargo, heavy- lift, and breakbulk shipping, featuring exhibitions of logistics solutions, sessions on EPC bids, carrier capacity, and risk management. Key for regional trade in energy and infrastructure projects, fostering deals in a high-growth Middle East market.
• Subsea Expo 2026 Dates: February 4–5, 2026 Location: Aberdeen, UK Importance: Europe’s largest subsea exhibition and conference, showcasing underwater technologies, ROVs, and offshore innovations. Critical for energy transition discussions, networking among 150+ exhibitors, and advancing subsea engineering amid global offshore wind and oil/gas shifts.
• Maldives Marine Expo 2026 Dates: February 5–8, 2026 Location: Maldives (specific venue TBA) Importance: An international Exhibitions 16 expo for marine-related businesses to exhibit products and services in shipbuilding, equipment, and tourism. Important for small island nations and Asia-Pacific stakeholders, emphasizing sustainable marine development and regional networking in a tourism-dependent economy.
• Blue Innovation Symposium 2026 Dates: February 9–12, 2026 Location: Providence, Rhode Island, USA Importance: Focuses on ocean innovation, with exhibitions on blue tech, sustainability, and policy. Key for global collaboration on marine research, attracting academics, industry, and policymakers to drive advancements in ocean health and economy.
• World Maritime Forum Copenhagen 2026 Dates: February 17–18, 2026 Location: AC Bella Sky Convention Center, Copenhagen, Denmark Importance: Features an expo and sessions on decarbonization, regulations, digital tech, AI, and cyber safety. Essential for global shipping leaders to address IMO compliance and innovation, with strong networking in a hub for sustainable maritime practices.

March 2026

• 13th Annual World Ocean Summit & Expo 2026 Dates: March 4–5, 2026 Location: Lisbon, Portugal (tentative, based on previous editions) Importance: Turns ocean governance ambitions into actionable strategies, with an expo on innovation and investment. Attracts 800+ attendees and 120 speakers; vital for global policy on sustainable oceans, climate resilience, and blue finance.
• Oceanology International 2026 Dates: March 10–12, 2026 Location: ExCeL London, Royal Docks, London, UK Importance: World’s leading ocean tech exhibition, with 500+ exhibitors showcasing subsea, sensors, ROVs, and data tools. Crucial for professionals in exploration, protection, and sustainable ocean operations, featuring live demos and expert sessions.
• MTS Buoy Workshop 2026 Dates: March 23–26, 2026 Location: St. Petersburg, Florida, USA (hosted by Florida Institute of Oceanography and University of South Florida) Importance: Focuses on buoy systems for oceanographic and weather monitoring, with exhibitions, tours, and networking. Important for designers, operators, and users to exchange on tech advancements in marine data collection.
• Asia Pacific Maritime (APM) 2026 Dates: March 25–27, 2026 Location: Marina Bay Sands Expo, Singapore (Asia) Importance: Major Asia-Pacific exhibition for shipbuilding, workboats, offshore tech, and retrofits, with buyer programs. Essential for regional trade, innovation in wind support, and connecting yards with global suppliers amid Asia’s shipping boom.
•  ASEAN Wind Energy 2026 Dates: March 25–27, 2026 Location: Bangkok, Thailand (Asia) Importance: Exhibition on wind technologies, offshore solutions, and energy storage. Key for Southeast Asia’s renewable push, connecting leaders for market opportunities in offshore wind and sustainable energy.
•  Ocean Connect Asia 2026 Dates: March 31–April 1, 2026 Location: Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore (Asia) Importance: Advances marine, hydrographic, and uncrewed tech with exhibitions under the theme of innovation and autonomy. Vital for Asia’s ocean science economy, part of Geo Connect Asia for cross-industry collaboration.

April 2026

• Offshore Arabia 2026 Dates: April 13–15, 2026 Location: Dhahran, Saudi Arabia (Asia/Middle East) Importance: Exhibition on offshore engineering, subsea tech, AI, and decarbonization. Aligns with Saudi’s net-zero goals, showcasing innovations for efficiency and sustainability in a major oil/gas region.
• Argus Green Marine Fuels Asia Conference 2026 Dates: April 15–16, 2026 Location: Singapore (Asia) Importance: Focuses on green fuels for shipping, with exhibitions on alternatives like LNG and hydrogen. Important for Asia’s decarbonization efforts, gathering 400+ experts on policy and tech transitions.
• Singapore Maritime Week 2026 Dates: April 20–24, 2026 Location: Multiple venues, Singapore (Asia) Importance: Comprehensive week with exhibitions, conferences, and delegations on ports, tech, and green corridors. A global hub event for policy, automation, and resilience, attracting international maritime leaders.
•  Sea Japan 2026 Dates: April 22–24, 2026 Location: Tokyo Big Sight, Tokyo, Japan (Asia) Importance: Biennial international maritime exhibition on shipbuilding, equipment, automation, and safety. Key for Japan’s market, highlighting yard tech, electrification, and global supply chains in Asia’s shipbuilding powerhouse.
• Intermodal Asia 2026 Dates: April 22–24, 2026 Location: SWEECC, Shanghai, China (Asia) Importance: Leading exhibition for containers, IoT tracking, leasing, and depot tech. Essential for Asia’s logistics sector, focusing on reefer innovations, repairs, and supply chain efficiency

May 2026

• Shippax Ferry Conference 2026 Dates: May 5–7, 2026 Location: Onboard ferry route Genoa–Olbia–Genoa, Italy Importance: Onboard conference with exhibition elements on ferries, RoPax, and passenger ops. Key for fleet renewal, alternative fuels, and port interfaces, offering unique networking in a practical setting.
•  TOC Europe 2026 Dates: May 19–21, 2026 Location: Hamburg, Germany Importance: Premier port and terminal exhibition on equipment, automation, and supply chains. Vital for global operators, showcasing TOS platforms, quay tech, and throughput strategies in Europe’s logistics hub.
• Seagriculture World 2026 Dates: May 19–21, 2026 Location: Bangkok, Thailand (Asia) Importance: International seaweed conference with trade show on value chains for food, biofuels, and bioplastics. Attracts 200+ participants from 30+ countries; important for sustainable blue economy growth in Asia.
• OCEANS Sanya 2026Dates: May 25–28, 2026 Location: Sanya, China (Asia) Importance: IEEE/ OES conference with exhibit hall on ocean tech, deep- sea exploration, marine AI, and offshore wind. Key for Asia-Pacific research and industry, themed “To the Sea, To the Deep” for innovation and collaboration.