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Maritime Fair 2026 is held 29-30 October at Aboa Mare in Turku, Finland. The fair targets professionals within the shipping industry, seafarers, shipping companies, authorities, maritime instuctors and students. During the fair, there will be many opportunities for networking and obtaining the latest information from the maritime industry.

The fair is organized by Aboa Mare in cooperation with the alumni association Ånikap.

Be a part of this exciting event and create valuable professional connections!

Gain Insights from Maritime Industry Professionals

  • Showcase your products and services to the shipping industry

  • Discover business and collaboration opportunities

  • Network with key players in the maritime industry

  • A great event for recruitment – connect with our maritime students

  • New for this year! Speed networking – fast, focused meetings with students and professionals

  • Join us for insightful panel discussions and inspiring speakers at our conference during the fair.

  • Gain insights from maritime industry leaders

  • Experience Aboa Mare’s deck and engine simulators through arranged tours

  • Around 60 exhibitors are expected, including the majority of Finnish shipping companies

The conference program and list of exhibitors will be released closer to the event.

Information for Exhibitors

The exhibition stand includes walls, table and electricity. For further information please contact emilie.parnanen@novia.fi

Prices and map of the exhibition area – Opening soon

Book a Stand

Interested in showcasing your company at the event? Exhibitor stand booking will open shortly.

Stand booking – Opening soon

Maritime Fair Information

Location

Auriga Business Center
Aboa Mare
Juhana Herttuan puistokatu 21,
2nd floor
20100 Turku, Finland

Opening Hours
29–30 October 2026
Times to be confirmed.

Free entrance both days.

Google Maps

Transport Connections

Car: There are signs to the harbour (Satama) from the highways. The address for GPS devices is Juhana Herttuan puistokatu 21, Turku
Bus: 500 m from nearest bus stop (Turku Castle).
Bus nr 1 to Harbour goes from Turku Airport via Turku Market Square in the city center.
Train: 1 km from the nearest train station, Turku Port.
Airport: 12 km from Turku Airport (by taxi, you can reach Aboa Mare in 20 minutes)
Ferry: 1 km from Viking Line and Silja Line ferry terminals.

Bus timetables (Föli.fi)
Parking

Limited number of parking spaces for visitors. Please prefer the bus if possible. Parking fees can be paid for at an automated fee collection machine. The parking fee is €1.5/hour or €9/day. You can pay in cash or with the most common payment cards, or you can use Easypark (area 586) or Taskuparkki (area 706) apps.

Auriga Parking Map

Maritime Fair 2026 Contacts

Emilie Pärnänen

Event Coordinator

emilie.parnanen@novia.fi
+358 50 336 0245

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