About This Expo
The ultimate nerve center of the global maritime and shipping industry officially relocates to the shores of the Aegean Sea. Posidonia 2026, universally recognized as the world's largest and most prestigious international shipping exhibition, is scheduled to grandly open its doors on June 1, 2026, at the Athens Metropolitan Expo. Spanning five days from June 1 to June 5, this premier biennial event serves as the ultimate anchor for industrial recalibration, unfolding against a critical macroeconomic backdrop defined by evolving geopolitical hazards to freedom of navigation and rigid global decarbonization mandates. As the home venue for the world's largest merchant fleet owner country, Posidonia carries unmatched industry authority. Melina Travlos, President of the Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS), stated in her welcome message: "Shipping moves the world and powers global prosperity. As our industry faces unprecedented supply chain shifts, its resilience remains indispensable. Posidonia stands as a uniquely positioned platform for collaboration and progress, where maritime stakeholders unite to address current headwinds and shape a secure, green, and sustainable future."