About this expo
COLOMBIAMAR is a prominent international trade fair that convenes professionals from the naval, maritime, and inland shipping industry. Held every two years in Cartagena, Colombia, this event is recognized as the most important in the marine sector and ranks among the top two naval and maritime events in Latin America. Its primary objective is to promote industry growth, facilitate knowledge exchange, showcase innovations, and strengthen international business connections across these vital sectors.
The event features a comprehensive program that integrates the International Congress of Design and Naval Engineering, the COLOMBIAMAR Fair, and dedicated business conferences. This multi-faceted approach fosters development across academic, scientific, technological, and commercial settings. Past editions demonstrate its significant scale, with 108 exhibitors in 2025 and more than 60 national and international exhibiting companies in 2023. Attendance figures include around 3,500 people and 27 delegations from different countries in 2025, alongside thousands of visitors in 2023.
COLOMBIAMAR offers a crucial platform for professionals to engage with the latest advancements, explore new business opportunities, and participate in discussions that shape the future of the naval, maritime, and inland shipping industries.
Highlights
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- Held at Centro de Convenciones Cartagena de Indias, Cartagena, Colombia
- 108 exhibitors (2025)
- Around 3,500 attendees and 27 delegations (2025)
- Includes the International Congress of Design and Naval Engineering and B2B Meetings
FAQ
4 questionsWhen and where does COLOMBIAMAR 2027 take place?+
COLOMBIAMAR 2027 will be held from March 17 to March 19, 2027, at the Centro de Convenciones Cartagena de Indias in Cartagena, Colombia.
Who organizes COLOMBIAMAR?+
COLOMBIAMAR is organized by COTECMAR - Corporación de Ciencia y Tecnología para el Desarrollo de la Industria Naval Marítima y Fluvial. Other organizers include the Escuela Naval de Cadetes Almirante Padilla, The Colombian Navy, and The Pan American Institute of Naval Engineering.
What industries does COLOMBIAMAR cover?+
COLOMBIAMAR focuses on the naval, maritime, and inland shipping industry, promoting growth, knowledge exchange, and innovation within these sectors.
Who can attend COLOMBIAMAR?+
The event is open to professionals.