Exhibitors and visitors from 140 countries
The world’s leading maritime exhibition is set to become the world’s longest-running maritime event this year. Posidonia 2026 plans to offer the global shipping community a three-week period packed with conferences, networking opportunities, sporting and social events.
Activities will kick off in May and culminate in the week of the Exhibition, which will take place from June 1 to June 5.
The 50,000 square meters of exhibition space at the Metropolitan Expo have sold out months in advance, while thousands of exhibitors and visitors from 140 countries will once again gather in Athens in June.
Posidonia 2026 will have a positive impact on a wide range of the local economy, including hotels, restaurants, transportation service providers, entertainment and sports venues, as well as exhibition stand manufacturers, among others.
The event is expected to contribute over 100 million euros to the economy of Attica and neighboring tourist destinations.
Theodoros Vokos, CEO of Posidonia Exhibitions S.A., stated: “The economic and business impact of Posidonia now begins almost three weeks before the official opening of the Exhibition, as the scheduling of conferences, business meetings, industry gatherings and sporting events continues to increase ahead of the traditionally packed exhibition week.
With many of the side events being organized in the 15 days before the Exhibition, the total duration of Posidonia is significantly extended.
This expanded cycle of activities is expected to bring even greater benefits to the local economy, with hotel and event venue bookings already exceeding 2024 levels.”
He added: “Posidonia returns bigger than ever, reflecting the dynamic of shipping and the industry’s commitment to using the Exhibition as the most important meeting platform for the global shipping community every two years.
Posidonia remains a platform for networking, exchange of ideas and collaboration, now and in the future. No other shipping event attracts so many shipping ministers, presidents of international organizations, Greek and international shipowners and senior shipping executives.”
