Europort Istanbul 2026 Opens with 300+ Exhibitors
The exhibition brings together 500+ brands from over 30 countries.
One of the most established and prestigious international meeting points for the global maritime, shipbuilding and marine equipment industries, Europort Istanbul has opened its doors at the Yenikapı Exhibition Centre. Bringing together all stakeholders across the sector, the major event will host three days of intense business activity and strategic partnerships.
Bringing the Turkish and international maritime industries together under one roof, the exhibition welcomes more than 300 exhibiting companies and over 500 brands from more than 30 countries this year. The event, which covers a wide range of participants from shipowners and shipyards to equipment manufacturers and maritime authorities, is expected to attract approximately 7,000 maritime professionals.
Europort Istanbul 2026 stands out for its diversity of international participation. Maritime powerhouses such as the Netherlands, China and Poland are showcasing their latest technologies and engineering solutions through national pavilions, while the event also features an Africa Pavilion for the first time in its history.
Established by Blue Ocean International, this special pavilion highlights countries such as Cameroon, Nigeria, Kenya, Benin and Côte d’Ivoire, which have gained momentum in recent years in the fields of maritime affairs and the blue economy. Port investments, offshore activities and logistics developments across the African continent are opening up new market opportunities for Turkish and international technology providers. The pavilion also offers participants the opportunity to engage directly with decision-makers from the continent.
The exhibition will go beyond being merely a showcase, with a comprehensive programme of events and conferences aimed at shaping the sector. During the two-day BlueBridge Maritime Istanbul Forum 2026, panels will address the latest developments in shipbuilding, maintenance and repair, conversion, and modernisation.
In addition, the MariMatch B2B matchmaking meetings will give local and international companies the opportunity to establish technology partnerships, expand their export markets and build new business relationships. With decarbonisation, the green transition, smart ship systems and efficiency-focused engineering solutions taking centre stage, the exhibition will continue to welcome visitors until the evening of 6 November.
