About this expo
World Maritime Week serves as a benchmark international event for the maritime sector, convening professionals across shipbuilding, port operations, fishing, and marine energy. Organized by Bilbao Exhibition Centre - BEC, this biennial exhibition is held at the Bilbao Exhibition Centre, specifically in the Luxua pavilion. It is open exclusively to professionals seeking to engage with the latest industry developments.
The exhibition area features companies presenting their innovations in products, services, and solutions tailored for the naval, fishing, port, and marine renewable energy sectors. The event's target audience comprises professionals from these same fields. The 2025 edition attracted 1,855 professionals from 27 countries and over 50 exhibiting companies, facilitating more than 300 B2B meetings and featuring 70 expert speakers.
Designed to foster business opportunities and partnerships, World Maritime Week includes a Hosted Buyers' Programme to connect exhibitors with buyers. The comprehensive conference programme combines plenary sessions addressing shared industry challenges with specialized thematic sessions, organized through platforms like Sinaval, Eurofishing, FuturePort, and Marine Energy. The upcoming edition will also host the third WMW Awards and the second WORKinn Talent Hub.
Highlights
5 items- UFI Approved and AUMA Listed
- Held at Bilbao Exhibition Centre (Luxua pavilion)
- Attracted 1,855 professionals and over 50 exhibiting companies in 2025
- Features a Hosted Buyers' Programme
- Includes concurrent events: WMW Awards, WORKinn Talent Hub, Sinaval, Eurofishing, FuturePort, Marine Energy platforms
FAQ
4 questionsWhen and where does World Maritime Week 2027 take place?+
World Maritime Week 2027 will be held from March 17 to March 18, 2027, at the Bilbao Exhibition Centre in Bilbao, Spain.
Who organizes World Maritime Week?+
The event is organized by Bilbao Exhibition Centre - BEC.
What industries and products are covered at World Maritime Week?+
World Maritime Week covers the naval, fishing, port, and marine renewable energy sectors. Exhibitors showcase innovations in products, services, and solutions for the maritime industry.
How can I attend or exhibit at World Maritime Week?+
World Maritime Week is open to professionals. Exhibitors can benefit from a Hosted Buyers' Programme designed to facilitate business meetings.