POSIDONIA AT A GLANCE<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Posidonia 2026, the world’s leading international shipping exhibition, opens its doors on Monday, 1 June at the Athens Metropolitan Expo and runs until 5 June.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Opening Ceremony will be addressed by:<\/p>\n
o\u00a0\u00a0 Mrs. Melina Travlos, President, Union of Greek Shipowners<\/p>\n
o\u00a0\u00a0 Mr. Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary-General, International Maritime Organisation<\/p>\n
o\u00a0\u00a0 Mr. Apostolos Tzitzikostas, European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, European Union<\/p>\n
o\u00a0\u00a0 Mr. Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of Greece<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 More than 40,000 shipping professionals from around the world are expected to attend this year’s event, making it the largest and most anticipated edition in Posidonia’s history.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Posidonia 2026 takes place against a backdrop of significant geopolitical challenges, highlighting the critical role of shipping in global trade, energy security and economic stability.<\/p>\n
EXHIBITION BY THE NUMBERS<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2.227 exhibitors from 83 countries and territories.<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Nearly 9% growth in exhibitor participation compared to 2024.<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 45,000 sqm of exhibition space at the Athens Metropolitan Expo<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A record 24 national pavilions, including the return of Germany and Italy with official national participation.<\/p>\n KEY THEMES<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Geopolitical developments, risk management and maritime security.<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Energy transition and shipping’s pathway to net-zero emissions.<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Digitalisation, cybersecurity and technological transformation.<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Regulatory compliance and sustainability.<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Nuclear energy as a potential marine fuel.<\/p>\n TECHNOLOGY & SUSTAINABILITY<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 More than 30 exhibitors will showcase Artificial Intelligence applications developed specifically for the maritime industry.<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Over 100 exhibitors will present green technologies and solutions supporting the industry’s transition towards net-zero emissions.<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Posidonia has received ISO certification as a sustainable event for the third consecutive edition, remaining the first exhibition in Greece to achieve this distinction.<\/p>\n INTERNATIONAL PRESENCE<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The President of Panama, accompanied by members of his Cabinet, will attend the exhibition.<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Participants also include the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), the European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, and more than ten ministers and deputy ministers representing maritime nations and jurisdictions, including Norway, Bahamas, France, Cyprus, Gibraltar, Germany, and Singapore.<\/p>\n CONFERENCES & PARALLEL EVENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The conference programme features approximately 70 conferences, seminars and networking events, both within and outside the exhibition venue.<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 This year’s exhibition is the longest-running in Posidonia’s history, with its conference and seminar programme having commenced on 6 May, several weeks ahead of the official opening.<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Posidonia Games expand further this year with the introduction of the Posidonia Tour cycling event, alongside the established Posidonia Cup, Posidonia Golf Tournament, Posidonia Running Event, Posidonia Shipsoccer Tournament and Posidonia 3×3 Basketball Tournament.<\/p>\n ECONOMIC IMPACT<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The total economic activity generated by Posidonia 2026 is expected to significantly exceed \u20ac100 million, representing the largest economic impact in the event’s history.<\/p>\n INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Posidonia 2026 is organised under the auspices of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping and the Union of Greek Shipowners, with the support of the Municipality of Piraeus and the Greek Shipping Cooperation Committee.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" POSIDONIA AT A GLANCE \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Posidonia 2026, the world’s leading international shipping exhibition, opens its […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":271605,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[273,298],"tags":[307],"class_list":["post-279338","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-maritimes-news","category-seagoing-maritimes-news","tag-featured-en"],"yoast_head":"\n