Posidonia 2026
International Shipping Exhibition
Athens, Greece
The World's Most Prestigious Maritime Exhibition. The biennial gathering of the global maritime community, held in Athens since 1969.
The World's Most Prestigious Maritime Exhibition
Posidonia is the leading international shipping exhibition, held biennially in Athens since 1969. It brings together the entire maritime ecosystem — from shipowners and operators to equipment manufacturers and service providers.
Greece is home to the world's largest merchant fleet by ownership, controlling approximately 21% of global deadweight tonnage. Posidonia provides unparalleled access to this influential market.
Posidonia 2026
Metropolitan Expo, Athens
June 1-5, 2026
Event Highlights
International Exhibition
Over 2,000 exhibitors from 90+ countries showcasing the latest in maritime technology, services, and solutions.
Conferences & Seminars
60+ high-level conferences addressing decarbonization, digitalization, and future shipping challenges.
Tradewinds Shipowners Forum
The flagship conference featuring top shipowners and industry leaders discussing market trends.
Posidonia Games
Sporting events including the Posidonia Cup yacht race, running event, golf tournament, and basketball.
Posidonia Games 2026
The week-long sporting calendar that brings the maritime community together
Posidonia Cup
Friday, May 29, 2026
Sailing race at Faliron Bay
Posidonia Running Event
Sunday, May 31, 2026
5km run in Piraeus with 2,000+ runners
Golf Tournament
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Annual golf competition
3x3 Basketball
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Basketball tournament
Why Attend
Global Networking
Connect with shipowners, charterers, and maritime service providers from 138 countries.
Market Intelligence
Gain insights into shipping markets, technology trends, and regulatory developments.
Latest Technology
Explore cutting-edge solutions in decarbonization, digitalization, and maritime innovation.
Greek Shipping Hub
Access the world's largest shipowning nation and the heart of global shipping.
Practical Information
Metropolitan Expo
Athens International Airport Area
Spata 190 04, Greece
Getting There from Cyprus
Athens is easily accessible from Cyprus with multiple daily flights:
- Direct flights from Larnaca (LCA) – approximately 1h 30min
- Direct flights from Paphos (PFO) – approximately 1h 45min
- Multiple carriers including Cyprus Airways, Aegean, Sky Express
- Metropolitan Expo is located near Athens International Airport (ATH)
- Free shuttle buses connect the airport to the venue during Posidonia
Strong Cyprus Presence
Cyprus has a significant presence at every Posidonia exhibition. The Cyprus Shipping Chamber, Cyprus Union of Shipowners, and numerous Cyprus-based companies participate with exhibition stands and conference sessions.
Register for Posidonia 2026
This is an external event organized by Posidonia Exhibitions S.A. Registration is handled on their official website.
Note: This event takes place in Athens, Greece, not Cyprus.
MarineCyprus lists this event as a key industry event for Cyprus maritime professionals.