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Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards glossary

Terminology of the maritime event calendar: the major exhibitions, conferences and award programs such as ADIPEC and its maritime and logistics zone, All Energy Australia, the AMOG annual conference and captains’ association congresses. Covers the organizers, venues, recurring schedules and recognition schemes serving shipping, offshore energy and port logistics professionals.

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ADIPEC: Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference, held annually at ADNEC since 1984, organized by dmg events under ADNOC patronage.
ADIPEC Awards: Annual recognition program at ADIPEC honoring excellence across oil, gas, and energy companies, established 2014.
ADIPEC Maritime and Logistics: Dedicated maritime zone within ADIPEC introduced in 2018, covering offshore vessels, port logistics, and shipping.
AFCAN Congress: Annual gathering of the French Association of Ship Captains (Association Francaise des Capitaines de Navires), held in Paris since 1989.
All Energy Australia: Annual renewable and offshore wind exhibition in Melbourne since 2001, organized by Reed Exhibitions.
AMOG Annual Conference: Australian Maritime and Offshore Group industry meeting held annually in Melbourne.
Antwerp XL: Annual breakbulk and project cargo exhibition launched 2019 at Antwerp Expo, organized by Easyfairs.
APM Singapore: Asia Pacific Maritime exhibition, biennial since 1978, held at Marina Bay Sands and organized by Informa Markets.
APM Terminals Industry Forum: Customer and partner conference held annually by APM Terminals in The Hague.
Arctic Frontiers: Annual conference on Arctic shipping, fisheries, and energy held in Tromso, Norway since 2007.
Arctic Shipping Forum: Annual conference convened by Informa in Helsinki since 2006, focusing on ice-class operations and Northern Sea Route.
ASEAN Ports and Shipping: Annual conference rotating among ASEAN capitals since 2003, organized by Transport Events.
Asia Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference: Annual Hong Kong event known as ALMAC, organized by HKTDC since 2011.
Asia Pacific Maritime (APM): See APM Singapore; biennial trade exhibition for the Asia Pacific shipbuilding and marine equipment sector.
Asia Tug and Salvage Convention (AsiaTUG): Biennial event of the ITS family rotating across Asian ports, organized by The ABR Company.
Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference (ALMAC): HKTDC flagship logistics event each November in Hong Kong.
Associated Marine Surveyors Conference: Annual professional gathering of IIMS branches, hosted in London or other branch cities.
Australasian Coastal and Ocean Engineering Conference: Biennial since 1973, jointly run by Engineers Australia.
Awards for Excellence in Production (RINA): Royal Institution of Naval Architects recognition presented at the annual dinner in London.

B

Baltexpo: Biennial Polish maritime trade fair held in Gdansk since 1976.
Baltic Exchange Annual Dinner: London gathering of dry bulk and tanker brokers held since 1903.
Baltic Exchange Freight Market Awards: Annual industry awards organized by The Baltic Exchange in London since 2018.
Bangkok International Maritime Expo: Trade event organized by the Marine Department of Thailand, launched 2018.
Barcelona Shipping Week: Annual programme of seminars and receptions launched 2013 by Port of Barcelona.
BIMCO General Meeting: Biennial governance meeting of the Baltic and International Maritime Council, founded 1905, held in Copenhagen and other member cities.
BIMCO Week: Biannual member event combining committee meetings and seminars at BIMCO headquarters in Bagsvaerd, Denmark.
Blue Economy Summit: Annual cross-sector conference on ocean industries hosted by various governments since 2014.
BlueWeek: Annual sustainable shipping forum hosted by the European Commission, paired with European Maritime Day.
Boat Builder Awards: Annual awards by IBI Magazine presented at METSTRADE in Amsterdam.
Boat International Design and Innovation Awards: Annual superyacht awards held at the Cortina Symposium in Italy since 2005.
Bonded Warehouse and Free Trade Zone Conference: Annual port logistics gathering rotating among free zones in the Middle East.
Boot Dusseldorf: Annual January boat show in Dusseldorf, one of the largest indoor marine shows in the world.
Breakbulk Americas: Annual project cargo trade show held in Houston since 1989, organized by Hyve Group.
Breakbulk Asia: Annual event in Shanghai or Singapore, part of the Hyve Group breakbulk portfolio.
Breakbulk Europe: Largest project cargo and breakbulk exhibition globally, held annually at Messe Bremen and Rotterdam Ahoy alternately since 2006.
Breakbulk Middle East: Annual project cargo event in Dubai launched 2017.
British Tugowners Association Annual Conference: UK-focused harbor and coastal towage gathering.
Bunker and Tanker Conference: Annual fuel and tanker forum convened by Petrospot in Geneva and Athens.

C

Cadwallader Memorial Lecture: Annual maritime law lecture organized by the London Shipping Law Centre since 1995.
California Maritime Leadership Symposium: Annual policy gathering in Sacramento for West Coast port stakeholders.
Cambodia Shipping Forum: Annual event by Transport Events held in Phnom Penh, focused on Mekong logistics.
Capital Link Greek Shipping Forum: Annual New York or Athens forum for shipowners and financiers, launched 2009 by Capital Link Inc.
Capital Link International Shipping Forum: Annual New York conference held each March since 2007.
Capital Link London Shipping Forum: Annual London event paired with London International Shipping Week.
Capital Link Operational Excellence in Shipping Forum: Annual Athens technical conference launched 2017.
Capital Link Singapore Maritime Forum: Annual finance and operations forum held in Singapore during Singapore Maritime Week.
Cargo Logistics Canada: Annual transport policy conference held in Vancouver since 2010.
Caspian Oil and Gas: Annual upstream event in Baku since 1994, organized by ITECA Caspian.
CIMAC Congress: Triennial Conseil International des Machines a Combustion congress on large engines, founded 1951.
CMA CGM Global Procurement Forum: Annual supplier gathering held in Marseille.
CMA Commodore Award: Connecticut Maritime Association lifetime recognition presented at CMA Shipping.
CMA Shipping: Annual Connecticut Maritime Association conference held in Stamford each March since 1985.
Coastlink Conference: Annual short-sea shipping conference held in European ports since 2002, organized by Mercator Media.
Connecticut Maritime Association Awards: Presented at CMA Shipping in Stamford each March.
Container Shipping and Trade Awards: Annual recognition by Riviera Maritime Media in London since 2014.
CrewConnect Awards: Recognition for excellence in seafarer training and welfare presented at CrewConnect Global.
CrewConnect Global: Annual crewing and HR conference for shipping launched 2003 by Informa Markets.
Cruise Shipping Asia Pacific: Trade event for cruise lines and ports, held in Hong Kong or Singapore since 2007.
CSIS Maritime Security Dialogue: Washington DC policy briefing series convened by the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

D

Damen Shiprepair Forum: Annual customer event hosted by Damen Shipyards Group in Rotterdam.
Danish Maritime Days: Annual programme of conferences in Copenhagen, founded 2014.
Day of the Seafarer: Annual IMO observance on June 25, established by IMO Resolution at the 2010 Manila Diplomatic Conference.
Deepwater Operations Conference: Annual upstream offshore event held in Galveston since 2003.
DEME Group Innovation Forum: Annual dredging and offshore wind technology day at DEME headquarters in Antwerp.
DNV Maritime Forum: Annual customer conference held by DNV in Hamburg, Oslo, or Singapore.
Donsoe Shipping Meet: Biennial shipowner and broker gathering on Donso Island, Sweden, founded 2002.
Dredging Summit and Expo (WEDA): Annual Western Dredging Association event held in North American cities since 1968.
Dry Bulk Cargo Conference (UK Chamber of Shipping): Annual UK industry meeting on bulk carrier operations.
DSEI: Defence and Security Equipment International, biennial London event since 1999 with naval pavilion.

E

Eastern Mediterranean Yacht Rally: Annual sailing event organized by Greek and Turkish chambers since 1990.
EMEC LNG Summit: Annual European Methane Engine and Cryogenics event in Amsterdam.
EnerGShip Conference: Annual energy efficiency in shipping event in Trondheim.
Energy Storage Summit: Annual London event covering battery hybrid vessels since 2016.
EnviroVoyage Conference: Annual environmental compliance event for ferries, hosted by Interferry.
European Maritime Day: Annual EU event since 2008, held in a different European port city each May.
European Shipping Week: Annual Brussels programme launched 2015 by ECSA and partners.
Europort: Biennial international maritime exhibition at Rotterdam Ahoy since 1978, organized by Ahoy Rotterdam.
Europort Awards: Innovation and supplier awards presented during Europort biennially.
Excellence in Marine Equipment Awards: Annual recognition presented at METSTRADE since 2003.
Exhibitor Awards at SMM: Innovation awards presented during SMM Hamburg.

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Far East Maritime: Annual Russian maritime conference held in Vladivostok since 2014.
Ferry Shipping Conference: Annual Interferry-affiliated event launched 2006, rotating among European cities.
Ferry Shipping Summit: Annual gathering hosted by Shippax in Stockholm since 2013.
Finnish Maritime Cluster Day: Annual industry meeting in Helsinki organized by Suomen Varustamot.
Fishing Vessels and Equipment Show (Icefish): Triennial Reykjavik exhibition since 1984.
Floating Wind Solutions: Annual offshore wind conference held in Houston since 2020.
Forum Shipping and Ports Tunisia: Annual logistics event in Tunis.
Freight Forwarders Annual Convention (FFAC): Annual gathering of the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America.

G

Gastech: Annual gas industry conference and exhibition founded 1972, rotating among global hubs and organized by dmg events.
Gastech Awards: Annual recognition of innovation, leadership, and sustainability presented at Gastech.
Geneva Dry: Annual dry bulk commodity conference launched 2022 by Capital Link.
Genoa Shipping Week: Biennial Italian maritime programme launched 2013, paired with Shipping, Forwarding and Logistics meet.
GIE Annual Conference: Gas Infrastructure Europe meeting held annually since 2005.
Global Liner Shipping Conference: Annual container shipping forum convened by Informa in Hamburg.
Global Maritime Forum Annual Summit: Convened since 2018 by the nonprofit Global Maritime Forum, rotating cities.
Global Ports Forum: Annual port and terminal investment summit held in Dubai since 2014.
Global Workboats Forum: Annual offshore service vessel event organized by Riviera Maritime Media in Singapore.
GMS Annual Ship Recycling Forum: Industry meeting hosted by GMS in Dubai.
GoodFuels Sustainable Shipping Forum: Annual conference in Rotterdam launched 2017.
Gorinchem Marine Equipment Trade Show: Dutch national event hosted by Evenementenhal.
Green Marine Conference (GreenTech): Annual North American green shipping conference launched 2008.
GreenPort Congress: Annual sustainability conference for ports launched 2006 by Mercator Media.
GreenPort Cruise and Congress: Combined annual European port environmental event.
GreenTech Marine: Annual conference of the Green Marine certification program, held in Canada or the United States since 2008.
GST Conference (Global Sulphur Cap): Annual fuel-compliance conference run by Petrospot since 2018.
Gulf Coast Maritime Conference: Annual event in New Orleans focused on inland waterways.

H

Hamburg International Maritime Museum Lecture Series: Year-round program of public lectures at HIMM.
HHM Hafenempfang: Hamburg port reception held annually each February by Hafen Hamburg Marketing.
HOLLAND-Marine Days: Bilateral Dutch maritime trade missions held annually in partner countries.
Hong Kong Maritime Week: Annual programme launched 2015 by the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board.
Horasis Global Meeting: Annual cross-sector forum with shipping panels held in Cascais, Portugal.
HullPIC: Annual conference on hull performance and insight since 2016 organized by Volker Bertram.
Hydrogen Council Annual Meeting: Annual gathering of hydrogen-economy stakeholders with shipping work group.

I

IADC Annual Conference: International Association of Dredging Companies meeting held annually since 1965.
IADC Safety Awards: Annual presentation at the IADC Annual Conference.
IAPH World Ports Conference: Biennial since 1955, organized by the International Association of Ports and Harbors.
IBC Asia Tanker Conference: Annual Singapore conference on chemical and product tankers.
IBIA Annual Convention: Annual conference of the International Bunker Industry Association rotating between bunker hubs.
IBJ Awards: International Bulk Journal annual awards for the dry bulk sector, presented at IBJ Conference since 2008.
IBJ Conference: Annual dry bulk supply chain conference organized by Hyve Group.
ICHCA Conference: Annual International Cargo Handling Coordination Association meeting since 1952.
ICS AGM: International Chamber of Shipping annual general meeting held in member port cities.
ICS Annual Dinner: International Chamber of Shipping London dinner held each November.
IFE Lloyd's List Awards: UK awards ceremony held in London since 1998.
IMarEST Annual Dinner: Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology annual dinner held in London.
IMO World Maritime Day Parallel Event: Annual parallel celebration hosted by a member state, complementing London World Maritime Day.
IMPA London: Annual exhibition and conference of the International Marine Purchasing Association held since 2009 at ExCeL or other London venues.
IMPA SHIPSERV Awards: Joint annual recognition for supply chain excellence in marine purchasing.
INMEX China: Biennial trade show for the Chinese marine industry, organized by Informa.
INMEX SMM India: Biennial international marine exhibition launched 2009 at Bombay Exhibition Centre, joint venture of Informa Markets India and Hamburg Messe.
INMEX Vietnam: Biennial Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City marine trade fair since 2013.
InnoTrans: Biennial Berlin rail trade fair with intermodal and port rail pavilion, founded 1996.
INTERCARGO AGM: Annual general meeting of the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners, founded 1980, held in member port cities.
INTERFERRY Conference: Annual ferry industry conference founded 1976, rotating among ports.
INTERMODAL Asia: Annual Shanghai container logistics expo organized by Hyve Group.
INTERMODAL Europe: Annual container logistics exhibition rotating among Hamburg, Rotterdam, and Amsterdam since 1989.
INTERMODAL South America: Annual logistics fair in Sao Paulo since 1995.
International Day for Seafarers: Alternate name for Day of the Seafarer, June 25 each year by IMO designation.
International Day for Women in Maritime: IMO observance on May 18, designated by the IMO Assembly in 2021.
International Salvage Union Annual Conference: Held annually since 1990 in rotating ports.
International Tug, Salvage and OSV Convention (ITS): Biennial conference and exhibition organized by The ABR Company since 1969.
INTERTANKO AGM: Annual general meeting of the International Association of Independent Tanker Owners, founded 1970.
INTERTANKO Tanker Officers Forum: Annual operational gathering for tanker masters and chief engineers.
IPCSA AGM: International Port Community Systems Association annual meeting, founded 2011.
ISO TC 8 Plenary: Annual plenary meeting of ISO Technical Committee 8 on ships and marine technology.
ITF Congress: Quinquennial congress of the International Transport Workers' Federation, founded 1896.

J

Jakarta International Maritime Expo: Annual Indonesian maritime trade show since 2014.
Japan International Boat Show: Annual Yokohama leisure boating exhibition since 1962.
Japan International Shipping Conference: Annual Tokyo conference convened by the Japanese Shipowners' Association.
Jebel Ali Free Zone Annual Forum: Annual logistics gathering hosted by DP World.
Jurong Marine Day: Annual safety and engagement event hosted by Jurong Port in Singapore.

K

K Show (Kunststoffmesse): Triennial Dusseldorf plastics trade fair with marine composites section.
Kiel Conference on Maritime Security: Annual policy event hosted by Christian-Albrechts-University.
Kiel Sailing Week (Kieler Woche): Annual sailing regatta dating to 1882, includes industry side events.
KMI International Forum on Shipping and Logistics: Annual Seoul event hosted by the Korea Maritime Institute.
KORMARINE: Biennial Busan international shipbuilding exhibition, founded 1978.
KORMARINE Conference: Technical conference paired with the KORMARINE exhibition.

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La Triennale Internazionale del Mare: Italian maritime trade fair held every three years in Trieste.
Latin American Petroleum Show: Biennial Caribbean event covering offshore and shipping.
LISW (London International Shipping Week): Biennial event series held since 2013, coordinated by Shipping Innovation Ltd.
LISW Conference: Flagship day-long conference within LISW at venues such as the QEII Centre.
Lloyd's List Asia Pacific Awards: Annual regional awards presented in Singapore since 2003.
Lloyd's List Global Awards: Annual flagship awards held in London since 2003.
Lloyd's List Greek Shipping Awards: Annual Athens awards launched 2004.
Lloyd's List Maritime Intelligence Forums: Periodic Maritime Intelligence webinars and roundtables.
Lloyd's List Middle East and Indian Subcontinent Awards: Annual Dubai awards launched 2007.
Lloyd's List North American Maritime Awards: Annual New York or Houston awards launched 2018.
Lloyd's List Shipping Awards: Umbrella name for Lloyd's List regional and global award programs.
LNG2023, LNG2025: Triennial conference of the International Gas Union, with maritime LNG focus.
Logipharma Annual Conference: Pharmaceutical logistics gathering with cold chain shipping focus, held in Montreux.
London Shipping Week Reception at IMO: Industry reception at IMO HQ during LISW.

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Made in Steel: Biennial Milan steel trade fair, includes shipbuilding plate suppliers.
Mare Forum: Annual Athens, Amsterdam, and Hamburg conference series founded 1999, focusing on shipowner strategy.
Mare Forum Houston: US edition of the Mare Forum series held since 2008.
Marine Equipment Trade Show (METSTRADE): Annual Amsterdam leisure marine equipment fair since 1988.
Marine Insurance London: Annual UK conference for marine underwriters convened by IUA.
Marine Insurance Nordics: Annual Cefor-affiliated regional conference held in Oslo.
Marine Money Greek Forum: Annual Athens event by Marine Money International.
Marine Money Hamburg Ship Finance Forum: Annual ship finance conference launched 1995.
Marine Money London Ship Finance Forum: Annual Marine Money event held each January.
Marine Money Singapore Week: Annual ship finance event held since 2008.
Marine Money Week New York: Annual flagship of the Marine Money Forums since 1988.
Marintec China: Biennial Shanghai international maritime exhibition since 1981, organized by Informa Markets.
Marintec Indonesia: Biennial Jakarta exhibition, partner to Marintec China.
Marintec South America: Biennial Rio de Janeiro maritime exhibition launched 2009.
Maritime Awards Gala (Netherlands): Annual gala in Rotterdam organized by Stichting Nederland Maritiem Land since 1989.
Maritime CEO Forum: Periodic invitation-only roundtables run by Asia Shipping Media in Singapore and Monaco.
Maritime CIO Forum: Annual digital and IT in shipping conference hosted by The Digital Ship in London and Singapore.
Maritime Cyprus Conference: Biennial Limassol event by the Cyprus Shipping Chamber and Ministry, since 1989.
Maritime Energy Transition Forum: Annual Singapore conference launched 2020.
Maritime HR Conference: Annual people-management event hosted by Spinnaker Global in London.
Maritime Industry Authority Awards (Philippines): National maritime awards held annually in Manila.
Maritime Industry Forum (Singapore): Annual MPA-led briefing during Singapore Maritime Week.
Maritime Reporter Yearbook Awards: Annual recognition by New Wave Media in New York.
Maritime Risk International Awards: Annual UK insurance and risk awards.
Maritime Standard Awards: Annual Middle East and Indian Subcontinent shipping awards launched 2014, held in Dubai.
Maritime Standard Tanker Conference: Annual Dubai tanker market gathering since 2015.
Maritime UK Awards: Annual recognition by Maritime UK for British shipping, ports, and marine sectors.
Maritime Week Americas: Annual Petrospot bunker conference rotating among US, Canada, and Latin American ports.
Maritime Week Gibraltar: Annual Petrospot bunker conference held in Gibraltar.
Mediterranean Shipping Forum: Annual regional event held in Naples or Genoa.
METSTRADE Awards (DAME): Design Awards METSTRADE since 1991.
Middle East Maritime Awards: Seatrade-organized awards held in Dubai since 2004.
Midwest Maritime Conference: Annual Great Lakes industry event held in Cleveland or Detroit.
Monaco Yacht Show: Annual Port Hercules superyacht exhibition since 1991.
MPA Singapore Awards: Annual awards by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore during Singapore Maritime Week.

N

NAMEPA Annual Conference and Awards: North American Marine Environment Protection Association event held annually in New York since 2009.
National Maritime Day (India): Annual April 5 observance honoring the maiden voyage of SS Loyalty in 1919.
National Maritime Day (United States): Annual May 22 observance by US Congress since 1933, honoring the SS Savannah voyage.
Nautical Institute AGM: Annual general meeting of the Nautical Institute, rotating among maritime cities.
Nautical Institute Maritime Pilots Forum: Annual pilots' meeting held under Nautical Institute auspices.
Naval Engineering Conference (INEC): Biennial IMarEST conference founded 1984.
NAVALIA: Biennial Vigo international shipbuilding exhibition since 2002.
NEVA: Biennial Saint Petersburg international maritime exhibition, founded 1990, hosted by Transtec Neva.
Nor-Fishing: Biennial Trondheim fishing industry exhibition founded 1960, organized by the Nor-Fishing Foundation.
Nor-Shipping: Biennial maritime trade fair in Oslo since 1965, organized by Nova Spektrum (formerly Norges Varemesse).
Nor-Shipping Awards: Including Next Generation Ship Award, Young Entrepreneur Award, and Ocean Solutions Award presented during Nor-Shipping.
Nordic Marine Insurance Conference: Annual Cefor event in Oslo since 1993.
Nordic Shipping Forum: Annual ship finance conference hosted in Copenhagen.
Norwegian Shipowners' Association Annual Conference: Annual Oslo gathering convened by Norges Rederiforbund.

O

Ocean Business: Biennial Southampton ocean technology trade show since 2007.
Oceanology International: Biennial London marine science and technology exhibition since 1969.
Oceanology International Americas: Triennial San Diego edition launched 2015.
Oceanology International Asia Pacific: Biennial Singapore or Shanghai edition launched 2018.
Offshore Energy Exhibition and Conference: Annual Amsterdam offshore wind and oil event organized by Navingo.
Offshore Mariculture Conference: Annual aquaculture engineering event organized by Mercator Media.
Offshore Northern Seas (ONS): Biennial Stavanger oil and gas exhibition since 1974.
Offshore Patrol Vessels Conference: Annual defense conference held in Asia and Europe.
Offshore Support Journal Conference: Annual OSV market event hosted by Riviera Maritime Media in London.
Offshore Technology Conference (OTC): Annual upstream oil and gas exhibition at NRG Park, Houston, since 1969.
Offshore Technology Conference Asia: Biennial OTC edition held in Kuala Lumpur since 2014.
Offshore Technology Conference Brasil: Biennial Rio de Janeiro edition launched 2011.
OMC Med Energy Conference: Biennial Ravenna Mediterranean offshore oil and gas event since 1993.
OSEA: Biennial Offshore South East Asia exhibition in Singapore since 1976, organized by Singex.
OTC Distinguished Achievement Award: Annual award presented at the Offshore Technology Conference.
OTC Houston Awards: Multiple category recognitions at OTC each May.

P

Pacific 2025 International Maritime Exposition: Biennial Sydney naval and commercial maritime show since 1996.
Pacific International Maritime Conference: Co-located with Pacific Expo in Sydney.
Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference (PIMEC): Biennial Karachi event launched 2023.
Passenger Ship Information Forum (PSIF): Annual passenger shipping conference held by Schiffahrts-Verlag Hansa.
Petrospot Bunker Conferences: Series of annual events including Maritime Week Americas and IBIA bunkering programs.
PIANC Annual General Assembly: Annual meeting of the World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure, founded 1885.
PIANC World Congress: Quadrennial PIANC global engineering congress.
Port and Terminal Technology Conference: Annual North American port engineering event hosted in cities like Norfolk.
Port Finance International Conference: Annual event by Mercator Media for port investment.
Port Strategy Live: Annual UK ports policy conference by Mercator Media.
Port Technology International Awards: Annual port operations awards held at TOC Europe.
PortFinance International Awards: Annual finance awards for ports presented in London.
Posidonia: Biennial international shipping exhibition in Athens since 1969, organized by Posidonia Exhibitions SA.
Posidonia 2024 Attendance: Reported approximately 40,000 visitors and 2,067 exhibitors over six days at Athens Metropolitan Expo.