Europort Istanbul 2026 to Bring Maritime Industry Together in Yenikapı

Europort Istanbul, one of the key meeting points of the maritime industry, will open its doors at Yenikapı Fair Centre from 4–6 November 2026.

The fair will bring together Turkish and international shipbuilding companies, maritime authorities, equipment manufacturers, suppliers and service providers under one roof. This year, the event is expected to host more than 300 exhibiting companies from over 30 countries and approximately 7,000 maritime professionals.

The Netherlands, China and Poland will participate with national pavilions, while the Africa Pavilion, to be established for the first time, will also meet visitors.

Shipbuilding and modernisation solutions to be discussed

The two-day conference programme to be held as part of Europort Istanbul will address the latest technologies and innovative solutions in shipbuilding, repair and maintenance, conversion and modernisation.

Participants will have the opportunity to establish new business connections with leading companies from Türkiye and around the world, while closely following the latest developments in the maritime industry.

Historic first with Africa Pavilion

Europort Istanbul will host the Africa Pavilion for the first time in its history this year. Organised by Blue Ocean International, the pavilion will highlight countries such as Cameroon, Nigeria, Kenya, Benin and Côte d’Ivoire, which are showing development in the maritime sector.

Increasing investments in ports, logistics, offshore activities and the blue economy across the African continent are creating new cooperation opportunities for international technology and expertise providers.

The Africa Pavilion will offer Europort Istanbul visitors the opportunity to establish direct contact with decision-makers from some of the continent’s rapidly growing maritime markets and explore new partnership opportunities.