Top 2026 Maritime Events
This year’s maritime calendar is packed with high-signal forums, from project cargo deal floors to ocean-tech showcases and workboat demonstrations. Use this page to scan dates, locations, and quick takes so you can plan meetings, compare suppliers, and line up route or retrofit decisions well before peak season. Important: event information can change. Always confirm dates, venues, and registration details on the official sites before you book travel or set meetings.
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LNG2026 (21st International Conference & Exhibition)
Date: Feb 2–5, 2026
Location: Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), Doha, Qatar
Quick take: the official global LNG gathering in Doha. A four-day programme combining executive and technical sessions with an exhibition at QNCC—purpose-built to share insights, showcase innovation, and connect the full LNG value chain.
- Who attends: ministers and CEOs, engineers, analysts, traders, and stakeholders across the LNG value chain.
- Why go: learn from the programme, see technologies first-hand, and build partnerships in one venue.
- Tip: register early and plan time for on-site badging ahead of morning sessions.
Breakbulk Middle East 2026
Date: Feb 4–5, 2026
Location: Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE
Quick take: the Gulf’s deal floor for outsized/industrial cargo. Expect EPC bid pipelines, carrier capacity talks,
corridor risk updates (Red Sea alternatives, Gulf gateways), and practical sessions on lifting plans, permits, and insurance.
If you’re moving modules, turbines, or steel in 2026, this is where routing and rates get real.
- Who attends: shippers, EPCs, freight forwarders, carriers, ports, heavylift specialists.
- Why go: source partners/routes early, compare risk/price, and lock timelines on 2026 projects.
- Tip: pre-book 1:1s and block morning floor time before receptions.
MTB Marine Americas 2026
Date: Mar 4–7, 2026
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (host hotel TBA)
Quick take: a hosted-buyer format built for measurable pipeline. You’ll rotate through scheduled appointments with vetted suppliers,
align on specs and delivery windows, and leave with quotes and follow-up actions, without the expo noise. Great for filling category gaps
(coatings, spares, service) and benchmarking regional pricing.
- Format: timed buyer/supplier meetings plus networking dinners.
- Why go: compress weeks of vendor outreach into two days; track outcomes per meeting.
- Tip: prep 3-line briefs and a tight target list to maximize each 20–30 minute slot.
Oceanology International 2026 (London)
Date: Mar 10–12, 2026
Location: ExCeL London, Royal Docks, London, UK
Quick take: flagship ocean technology showcase. Expect new sonar, INS and DVL stacks, resilient PNT, autonomous platforms,
and dockside demos that let you validate vendor claims before procurement. Strong crossover with defense, offshore wind, and science.
- Who attends: survey leads, offshore wind developers, navies, research institutes, ROV builders, sensor OEMs.
- Why go: shorten tool selection cycles, compare data quality, and line up field trials in one trip.
- Tip: book demo slots early and bring spec sheets to test accuracy and latency needs.
CMA Shipping 2026
Date: Mar 10–12, 2026
Location: Stamford, Connecticut, USA
Quick take: North America’s marquee forum for regulation and commercial strategy. Clear signal on CII, MRV, ETS linkages,
freight outlooks, fuel pathways, and shipping finance. Ideal for owners and charterers who need to tighten 2026 to 2027 compliance budgets.
- Who attends: owners, charterers, financiers, regulators, class, tech and fuel providers.
- Why go: calibrate compliance costs, align on market views, and meet capital providers and counterparties.
- Tip: plan side meetings near the venue and the train station for New York visitors.
Asia Pacific Maritime (APM) 2026
Date: Mar 25–27, 2026
Location: Marina Bay Sands Expo, Singapore
Quick take: tri-sector expo with the strongest Southeast Asia buyer turnout. See equipment premieres, yard solutions,
offshore and wind support tech, and retrofit options that hit decarbonization and reliability targets for regional fleets.
- Who attends: yards, OEMs, distributors, owners, service firms, government buyers.
- Why go: compare lead times and pricing across multiple SEA distributors in hours, not weeks.
- Tip: book hotel blocks early and plan morning floor time with afternoon meeting blocks.
Singapore Maritime Week 2026
Date: Apr 20–24, 2026
Location: Singapore, multiple venues
Quick take: city-wide program anchored by MPA, with conferences, partner events, and innovation showcases.
Good signal on port automation, digital trade corridors, supply chain resilience, and green corridors in Asia.
- Who attends: government leaders, owners, port authorities, tech firms, financiers, academia.
- Why go: meet decision makers across policy, port ops, and technology within one concentrated week.
- Tip: map your schedule across the main conference and satellite events to avoid conflicts.
Sea Japan 2026
Date: Apr 22–24, 2026
Location: Tokyo Big Sight, Tokyo, Japan
Quick take: Japan’s leading maritime exhibition. Expect yard technologies, engine and electrification updates,
automation and safety systems, and partners for Japan-focused projects and procurement.
- Who attends: Japanese and global yards, OEMs, trading houses, owners, class, integrators.
- Why go: access the Japan supplier base, compare specifications, and advance retrofit planning.
- Tip: set translation support if needed and prepare clear technical briefs for booth meetings.
Intermodal Asia 2026
Date: Apr 22–24, 2026
Location: SWEECC, Shanghai, China
Quick take: Asia’s key container and intermodal marketplace. See new box designs, smart tracking, reefer control, repair and depot platforms,
and sessions that link equipment availability to network performance and cost per move.
- Who attends: container owners, leasing firms, ocean carriers, depots, software vendors, shippers.
- Why go: benchmark fleet tech and pricing and line up vendors for 2026 to 2027 equipment plans.
- Tip: split time between tech aisles and leasing lounges to balance demos and deal flow.
Shippax Ferry Conference 2026
Date: May 5–7, 2026
Location: Onboard route Genoa to Olbia to Genoa
Quick take: an at sea conference focused on ferry and RoPax operations. Expect sessions on fleet renewal,
alternative fuels, passenger experience, port interfaces, and live networking in a concentrated shipboard setting.
- Who attends: ferry operators, ports, shipyards, designers, OEMs, ticketing and IT vendors.
- Why go: compare practical retrofit paths and connect with decision makers while underway.
- Tip: bring route profiles and fuel data to stress test refit or newbuild options.
TOC Europe 2026
Date: May 19–21, 2026
Location: Hamburg, Germany
Quick take: Europe’s key port and terminal technology forum. See quay cranes, yard equipment, TOS platforms,
automation stacks, and supply chain sessions that link berth productivity to landside throughput and service reliability.
- Who attends: terminal operators, ports, equipment makers, software vendors, shippers, forwarders.
- Why go: benchmark terminal performance tools and quantify automation business cases.
- Tip: plan time for both the container supply chain conference and the tech expo floor.
Posidonia 2026
Date: Jun 1–5, 2026
Location: Athens, Greece
Quick take: one of the world’s largest maritime gatherings. Expect full spectrum coverage from shipbuilding and engines
to digital systems and services, with dense networking that compresses months of outreach into a single week.
- Who attends: owners, charterers, yards, OEMs, service providers, financiers, policymakers.
- Why go: meet global counterparts, compare solutions, and progress commercial discussions quickly.
- Tip: schedule meetings in advance and anchor time at key national pavilions.
Green Marine “GreenTech” 2026
Date: Jun 9–11, 2026
Location: Québec City, Canada
Quick take: focus on practical environmental performance for shipping and ports. Topics span emissions reduction,
energy efficiency, alternative fuels readiness, noise and water quality, and community engagement.
- Who attends: port authorities, terminal operators, shipowners, regulators, NGOs, technology firms.
- Why go: gather peer benchmarks and templates that translate sustainability plans into measurable actions.
- Tip: review the program for workshops that align with your certification or reporting goals.
Seawork 2026
Date: Jun 10–12, 2026
Location: Southampton, United Kingdom
Quick take: Europe’s commercial workboat show with strong on water demonstrations. See propulsion, deck gear,
electronics, and support services relevant to operators, yards, and public agencies.
- Who attends: workboat operators, shipyards, OEMs, maritime services, harbor authorities.
- Why go: evaluate kit in real conditions and connect directly with specialist suppliers.
- Tip: plan time dockside for live trials in addition to the exhibit halls.
Breakbulk Europe 2026
Date: Jun 16–18, 2026
Location: Rotterdam Ahoy, Netherlands
Quick take: the largest global meeting for outsized cargo. Expect dense shipper lanes, carrier capacity planning,
corridor risk updates, and practical clinics on lifting plans, insurance, permitting, and port interfaces.
- Who attends: shippers, EPCs, forwarders, heavylift carriers, ports, insurers.
- Why go: accelerate route, rate, and partner decisions for 2026 projects in one trip.
- Tip: map meetings by hall, then leave buffers for high-value aisle stops.
Korea Ocean Expo 2026
Date: Jun 17–19, 2026
Location: Incheon, South Korea
Quick take: focus on coast guard, safety, and maritime tech for the Korean market. See patrol, SAR, communications,
and port security solutions, plus suppliers relevant to shipbuilding and marine equipment ecosystems.
- Who attends: government agencies, shipyards, OEMs, integrators, port authorities, service firms.
- Why go: access Korean buyers and partners, compare specifications, and plan localization.
- Tip: bring bilingual briefs and schedule interpreter support if needed.
Navalshore 2026 (Marintec South America)
Date: Aug 18–20, 2026
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Quick take: Latin America’s largest maritime industry fair and conference. Expect yards, OEMs, and service providers across hull, propulsion,
electrical and deck systems, plus offshore supply and government buyers shaping procurement pipelines.
- Who attends: shipyards, owners, naval architects, integrators, equipment makers, public agencies.
- Why go: source regional partners and compare fit for purpose solutions for Brazilian and LatAm fleets.
- Tip: book Portuguese support for technical meetings and bring concise spec summaries.
SMM 2026
Date: Sep 1–4, 2026
Location: Hamburg, Germany
Quick take: world-scale showcase across the full maritime stack. Engines, propulsion, automation, digital,
materials, and services, plus national pavilions that make partner scouting efficient.
- Who attends: owners, yards, OEMs, integrators, class, financiers, policymakers.
- Why go: benchmark technology roadmaps and compress months of global meetings into four days.
- Tip: pre-book key pavilion meetings and plan hall routes by priority categories.
Breakbulk Americas 2026
Date: Late Sep or Early Oct 2026 (TBA)
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
Quick take: the region’s cornerstone project cargo gathering. Strong lanes into energy, renewables, mining,
and infrastructure, plus workshops and receptions that move deals forward.
- Who attends: shippers, EPCs, forwarders, carriers, ports, logistics providers, insurers.
- Why go: align capacity and routes for North and Latin America, compare rates and risk controls.
- Tip: set meetings across show floor and nearby hotels to keep walk times short.
TOC Americas 2026
Date: Oct 2026, month TBC
Location: Panama City, Panama
Quick take: the Americas edition of TOC’s port and container forum. Equipment and software exhibits, terminal operations tracks,
and supply chain sessions that connect berth performance to landside reliability. Treat dates and venue as provisional until the organizer posts the 2026 notice.
- Who attends: terminal operators, ports, equipment makers, TOS vendors, shippers, forwarders.
- Why go: validate automation and data investments and meet regional decision makers in one place.
- Tip: plan meetings across conference and expo to balance learning and procurement.
Intermodal Europe 2026
Date: Nov 10–12, 2026
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Quick take: Europe’s hub for the container ecosystem. Equipment, software, tracking, leasing, repair,
and shipper sessions that link box availability to network performance.
- Who attends: container owners, leasing companies, depots, software vendors, shippers, ports.
- Why go: benchmark equipment and digital tools, meet suppliers, and align 2027 fleet plans.
- Tip: split time between conference tracks and targeted supplier aisles.
Breakbulk Asia 2026
Date: Nov 18–19, 2026
Location: Singapore
Quick take: new regional platform in Asia’s finance and maritime hub. Expect shipper programs, EPC roundtables,
and networking designed to translate opportunity into signed work.
- Who attends: shippers, EPCs, forwarders, carriers, ports, project financiers.
- Why go: connect with Asian decision makers and map sourcing and routing options across the region.
- Tip: anchor meetings at the national pavilions most relevant to your supply chain.
International WorkBoat Show 2026
Date: Dec 2026, exact dates TBA
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Quick take: North America’s cornerstone commercial workboat gathering. See propulsion, hull and deck systems, safety and electronics,
shipyard services, and government buyers. Strong networking across Gulf Coast operators and yards, with training content that turns into practical upgrades.
- Who attends: operators, shipyards, OEMs, naval architects, government and harbor agencies, service firms.
- Why go: evaluate new kit in person, compare supplier lead times, line up winter refits.
- Tip: plan dockside demo windows and book meetings near the convention center to cut travel time.
Seatrade Maritime Qatar 2026
Date: Dec 8–9, 2026
Location: Doha, Qatar
Quick take: regional platform for ports, shipping services, and energy cargo flows. Expect policy and investment dialogues,
supplier showcases, and networking that connects Gulf projects with global carriers and service providers.
- Who attends: shipowners, port authorities, logistics providers, energy majors, technology vendors, finance.
- Why go: build relationships across Gulf supply chains and position for 2027 opportunities.
- Tip: set meetings with delegations from key Gulf ports and free zones to explore incentives.