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.
Be a part of this exciting event and create valuable professional connections!
Discover business and collaboration opportunities
Build connections with key decision-makers 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 seminar during the fair.
Experience Aboa Mare’s deck and engine simulators through arranged tours
Around 60 exhibitors are expected, including the majority of Finnish shipping companies
Interested in showcasing your company at the event? Exhibitor stand booking is now open! Book your stand early to ensure the best possible location.
The exhibition stand includes walls, table, tablecloth, and electricity. For further information please contact emilie.parnanen@aboamare.fi
Stands are built by the event’s official builder, WS-Expogroup Oy.
Additional stand accessories and exhibitor services, including furniture, lighting, prints, and TV screens, can be ordered through the link below.
Order deadline: 25 September 2026
List updated 24 September 2026.
Maritime Fair 2026 offers two inspiring seminar days focused on the future of the maritime industry.
The first seminar day, Students & Career Paths, highlights emerging career paths, student engagement, and the many ways young talent can enter and grow within the sector.
| TIME | TOPIC | PRESENTER, AFFILIATION |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00-10:00 | Exhibition Open & Morning Networking | |
| 10:00-10:15 | Welcome & Opening – The Student Voice | Student Representatives and Event Hosts Tara Kylén Jonas Långström |
| 10:15–10:45 | Building a Maritime Career Across Borders | Zuzana Mikušová , Technical Bid Manager, ABB Marine & Ports; Board Member, YoungShip Helsinki |
| 10:45–11:15 | Yachting Careers | Yasara Chandraratne |
| 11:15–12:15 | Lunch & Exhibition Networking | |
| 12:15–13:15 | Future Talent Spotlight – MOTK Scholarships & Recognition | Marina Paulaharju, Chair of the Board, MOTK; The Finnish Seafarers’ Pension Fund Kirsti Tarnanen-Sariola, Representative of the MOTK Scholarship Committee; Assistant Director, Ports of Finland Juho Hotanen, XAMK Suvi-Tuuli Lappalainen, Estonian Maritime Academy Aldijana Hukic & Tom Merikanto, Turku UAS Recognition of Pekka Partanen, former long-serving Chair of MOTK |
| 13:15–14:00 | Beyond the Bridge – Jobs You Didn’t Know Existed | Jockum Lundsten, Alandia Mathias Mattsson, Meriaura |
| 14:00–14:30 | Exhibition & Coffee Break | |
| 14:30–15:00 | Kickstart Your Maritime Career with Mercy Ships | Carolina Jensen, Mercy Ships |
| 15:00–16:00 | Student Life & Engagement | Tara Kylén, ENÅ Ilkka Alhoke, Ånikap Novium Sannikka Björklund, ÅniKvi Jaakko Laasio, The Finnish Seamen’s Mission |
| 16:00–17:00 | Closing & Wrap-up – Exhibition Continues / Informal Networking |
The second seminar day, Industry & Exhibitor Value Day, turns the spotlight on current topics and industry challenges, creating a platform for dialogue and insight across the maritime field.
| TIME | TOPIC | PRESENTER, AFFILIATION |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00-10:00 | Exhibition Open & Morning Networking | |
| 10:00-10:15 | Welcome & Opening | |
| 10:15-10:45 | Controlling Complex Port Operations: Lessons from Ferry Terminal Turku | Hanna Roihuvaara, Head of Marketing & Communications Mike Karjagin, Sales Director, Ports & Logistics Weasel Port Solutions |
| 10:45-11:15 | Zero discharges from shipping into the Baltic Sea - utopia or achievable goal? | Eeva Tähtikarhu, Head of Programme at John Nurmisen Säätiö |
| 11:15-12:15 | Lunch & Exhibition Networking | |
| 12:15-13:45 | Shadow Fleet – The Hidden Risk in Global Shipping | Panel discussion moderated by Mikael Hildén with experts from industry and authorities |
| 13:45-14:15 | Maritime in Kenya: From Policy to Practice – Building STCW‑Compliant Capacity through International Partnerships. | Franklin Nyairo, Project Manager, Novia UAS |
| 14:15-15:00 | Closing & Wrap-up – Exhibition Continues / Informal Networking |
The programme will be updated continuously as details are confirmed. Please note that the seminar programme may be subject to change.
We believe in the power of collaboration for a greater purpose. We are delighted to share that Mercy Ships, a remarkable organization that provides life-saving surgeries around the world, will receive 10% of every stand booking this year.
You can also meet Mercy Ships Sverige in person at the fair. Visit them at Stand 38 to learn more about their impactful work and how you can get involved.
Auriga Business Center
Aboa Mare
Juhana Herttuan puistokatu 21,
2nd floor
20100 Turku, Finland
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.
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 by cash, debit or credit card or with the Easypark (area 586) or Taskuparkki (area 706) apps. Notice that some of the parking spaces are intended for people with parking permits.
Free WiFi is available to all exhibitors and visitors during the event.
On Friday, October 30, the traditional Skipper Ball will be held at Turku Castle to conclude the Maritime Fair. Bringing together exhibitors, business partners, colleagues, and alumni, the ball offers a festive evening in a historic setting. It is the perfect opportunity to recognize your staff or invite customers and partners to an unforgettable occasion.
The evening begins with a three-course dinner including drinks, followed by music and dancing to Janne Engblom’s orchestra.
For ticket information, please refer to the information sent to exhibitors.
We have been made aware of scam emails claiming to sell contact lists of Maritime Fair 2026 visitors, attendees or exhibitors.
These emails are not sent by or associated with Maritime Fair 2026. We do not sell, share or distribute contact lists for visitors, attendees or exhibitors.
If you receive an email like this, please do not reply, click any links or open attachments. Mark the email as spam/phishing and delete it.
Special rates are available for Maritime Fair exhibitors at our partner hotels in the area. Room rates include a generous breakfast buffet, access to the guest sauna, complimentary Wi-Fi, and VAT.
Each hotel has its own booking code, listed in the hotel’s information section below. Please use the code when booking directly through the hotel’s website or by email to receive the exhibitor rate.
Book by 21 October 2026, 4:30 PM, with code MESSUT2026
Book by 21 October 2026, 4:30 PM, with code BMESSUT2026
Book by 21 October 2026, 4:30 PM, with code BMESSUT2026
Emilie Pärnänen
Event Coordinator,
Stand bookings and information
Maarit Valsi
Event Lead,
Marketing and communication
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Aboa Mare Ab
Juhana Herttuan puistokatu 21,
20100 Turku, Finland