EUROMARITIME 2026 Review
January 22, 2026
Marseille turns into a compact deal floor for the Euro Mediterranean maritime and river economy during EUROMARITIME. Over three days, shipbuilding and repair, port development, maritime technologies, and operators and public stakeholders come together in one venue to compare solutions, book meetings, and pressure-test projects before they move into procurement and execution.
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EUROMARITIME 2026
3 to 5 February 2026 • MarseilleTrade show for the maritime and river economy, with an expo floor and conference program at Parc Chanot.
Shipbuilding
Ship repair
Ports and equipment
Maritime tech
River economy
Event snapshot
Dates
3 to 5 February 2026
Venue
Marseille Exhibition Center, Parc Chanot (Marseille, France)
Halls
Palais des Evénements and Palais de la Méditerranée
Expo hours
Tue 3 to Wed 4 Feb: 9:00 to 18:00 • Thu 5 Feb: 9:00 to 17:00
Organizer positioning
Forum and business accelerator for French and European maritime and river players, with technical and policy discussions.
Official site
Good use of time: pick 10 booths you must see, then use the conference program to sharpen your questions before your second conversations.
Venue map
Parc Chanot is the show site for EUROMARITIME 2026.
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What makes EUROMARITIME different
Marseille • Euro Mediterranean lensA show that intentionally blends maritime transport, shipbuilding and repair, port economy, and future maritime technologies, with a Mediterranean gateway setting.
Recent scale (published 2024 key figures)
Exhibitors
300
Visitors
5,200
from 60 countries
Conference time
60h
B2B meetings
1,400
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Industry depth across ships, yards, and ports
The scope is intentionally broad: maritime transport sits next to shipbuilding and repair, port economy, and enabling technologies. That makes it useful for end to end project planning.
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A show structured for business meetings
The event highlights a formal B2B meeting program, which helps turn browsing into scheduled discussions with clear next steps.
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Policy and technical debate in the same place
It is positioned as a forum where current issues and technical and political developments are exchanged and debated, which matters when regulation and funding shape procurement timing.
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Visible pipeline for innovation
The published key figures include a startup presence, which is useful if you are scanning new tools and suppliers alongside established industrial players.
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Simple prep checklist
- Pick 10 booths you will not miss.
- Write 5 questions tied to an active project.
- Book 2 meeting blocks per day.
- Bring a one page scope sheet for each topic.
- Decide what a good follow up looks like.
- Send same day recap notes after meetings.
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EUROMARITIME 2026 week game plan
3 to 5 February 2026Treat the week like a three day conversion funnel. Day 1 builds your shortlist, Day 2 pressure tests options, Day 3 locks next steps and who owns them.
Suggested time split for strong outcomes
Works well for owner, port, and supplier teams
Expo floor
46%
Sessions and talks
34%
Booked meetings
20%
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Day 1: build the shortlist
- Do one full aisle sweep early, then mark the 12 booths that match active projects.
- Attend sessions that sharpen your comparison criteria and remove weak options.
- Book follow ups for Day 2 while you are still in front of people.
Output: a list of 6 to 8 options with a one sentence fit statement for each.
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Day 2: pressure test and de risk
- Run your shortlist through the same 5 questions so answers are comparable.
- Ask for implementation constraints first, then pricing later.
- Validate timelines and approvals that can block delivery.
Output: 2 to 3 viable paths with clear blockers and next steps.
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Day 3: lock actions and owners
- Convert conversations into a pilot plan, scope, and an internal owner.
- Capture the exact information needed for a quote or internal approval.
- Schedule the next call before you leave the venue.
Output: calendar dates, decision owners, and a short list you can execute.
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Five questions that keep meetings useful
1) What breaks first in real deployments and how do you detect it early?
2) What is the longest lead time item in delivery or integration?
3) What approvals or stakeholder sign offs typically slow this down?
4) What must be true in the first 30 days for this to be a success?
5) What data or documentation should we bring so you can give a firm proposal?
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Practical notes for Marseille and Parc Chanot
Rond Point du Prado • 13008Parc Chanot is in the Prado district, close to the Orange Velodrome area and on Metro line M2 via Rond Point du Prado.
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Getting to the venue
- Metro: line M2 towards Sainte Marguerite Dromel, stop at Rond Point du Prado for Parc Chanot access.
- Saint Charles station connects to Metro M2, and Parc Chanot is listed as 5 metro stops away on the same line.
- Marseille Provence Airport is the main airport, and Parc Chanot is commonly described as about 30 minutes from the airport by road.
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On site logistics
- Address used by the venue: Rond Point du Prado, 13008 Marseille.
- Parking capacity is commonly stated as 1,800 on site spaces.
- Plan for heavier traffic when major football matches or concerts overlap near the stadium area.
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Hotel areas that keep days simple
- Prado and Rond Point du Prado for the shortest commute to Parc Chanot.
- Castellane for an easy Metro M2 connection and lots of dining options nearby.
- Vieux Port for hosting dinners and still keeping transfers manageable.
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Good zones for dinner meetings
- Vieux Port for client dinners and easy taxi access back to most districts.
- Cours Julien area for a more casual team debrief dinner.
- Prado area for quick, low friction evenings when you have early starts.
Venue map: Parc Chanot
Parc Chanot, Rond Point du Prado, 13008 Marseille.
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Night before checklist
- Set your Metro stop: Rond Point du Prado and your venue entry plan.
- Pick 2 session blocks and 1 meeting block you will protect.
- Write your top 6 booths with a one line reason each.
- Prepare a one page scope sheet for your main topic.
- Draft a same day recap note template for follow ups.
- Choose one dinner zone for quick regrouping each night.