NAVEXPO in Lorient will showcase maritime innovation, professional vessels afloat, sea trials, and live drone demonstrations.
Since 2016, NAVEXPO has established itself as a major meeting point for maritime professionals in France and across Europe. Hosted at the Port of Lorient in Brittany, the event brings together exhibitors, buyers, operators, and decision-makers for three days focused on innovation, networking, and the future of the maritime sector.
NAVEXPO 2026 is the next edition of the maritime trade fair dedicated to professional vessels, maritime equipment, and sector innovation. Official event messaging for this edition places particular emphasis on expertise, innovation, and decarbonization solutions for the maritime industries of tomorrow.
The event continues to stand out for its ability to bring together companies and professionals in a working port environment, where discussions are grounded in real operational needs and emerging market opportunities.
Each year, more than 100 French & international exhibitors (stands & on the water) and over 1,200 professional visitors.
Held in the exceptional setting of the Port of Lorient, NAVEXPO is known for its distinctive Dynamic Expo format. Rather than limiting the experience to static stands, the event allows visitors to discover professional vessels afloat, take part in onboard visits and sea trials, and watch maritime drones in live demonstration.
This practical dimension is a major part of the event’s appeal. It gives maritime professionals the opportunity not only to see new products and technologies, but also to assess them in realistic harbour conditions.
Each year, NAVEXPO highlights the latest developments in the maritime sector, from vessels and onboard systems to digital tools, equipment, and drone technologies. For the 2026 edition, the focus on maritime innovation and decarbonization reinforces the event’s role as a platform for discussing the sector’s biggest technical and strategic challenges.
It is this combination of innovation, demonstration, and professional exchange that continues to attract both French and international exhibitors to Lorient.
NAVEXPO brings together more than 100 French and international exhibitors, both onshore and afloat, along with more than 1,200 professional visitors. These are not casual attendees, but decision-makers, operators, buyers, and sector specialists looking to discover new solutions, meet partners, and engage with the issues shaping the future of maritime activity.
For exhibitors, it is an opportunity to present products and expertise to a highly targeted professional audience. For visitors, it is a chance to discover new technologies, connect with future clients or partners, and gain insight into the challenges and opportunities ahead.
NAVEXPO 2026 — the 8th edition according to the official organisers — will take place from 2 to 4 June 2026 at the Port of Lorient Centre, in Brittany.
With its mix of dockside exhibition space, vessels on the water, live demonstrations, and high-level professional attendance, NAVEXPO continues to strengthen its position as one of the most distinctive maritime events in Europe.
For more information, visit navexpo.com.
NAVEXPO in Lorient will showcase maritime innovation, professional vessels afloat, sea trials, and live drone demonstrations.
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