Balkans Sea Fair (BSF) Orikum

The Balkan Sea Fair (BSF) is the first international trade fair of its kind in the Western Balkans. It brings together Europe’s maritime industries in a region where the sea still holds untapped potential. As a high-level platform, the BSF focuses on forward-looking topics in the fields of yachting, maritime tourism, and sustainable marine technologies. The event takes place at Marina Orikum – an emerging nautical hub on the Albanian Riviera. This location stands out not only for its stunning position on the Ionian Sea but also for its strategic significance in developing maritime infrastructure across Southeast Europe.

The BSF is organized by the renowned International Institute of Marine Surveying (IIMS), a body that has been setting industry standards in the shipping and yachting sectors for decades. The fair is aimed at professionals and decision-makers from the nautical industry, shipbuilding, tourism, technology, and sustainability sectors. At the same time, it provides a platform for ocean enthusiasts, investors, and innovators to network, exchange ideas, and launch new projects.

The exhibition covers a wide range of current topics, including modern motor and sailing yachts, jet skis, and other water sports equipment. It also highlights developments in shipbuilding, port and marina infrastructure, electromechanical solutions, automation technologies, and precision metalworking within the maritime context. A central theme is ecological responsibility – from the protection of marine ecosystems and the sustainable development of tourism offerings to the advancement of environmentally friendly technologies.

Exhibitors represent a diverse range of industries: from international yacht manufacturers and port developers to suppliers in the metal and electrical engineering sectors, tourism companies, research institutions, and NGOs with a maritime focus. Visitors include industry journalists, investors, decision-makers, charter companies, and marina operators, as well as visionaries who see the sea not only as an economic resource but as a vital habitat worth protecting.

The choice of Marina Orikum as the venue reflects this vision. Located just a few kilometers south of Vlora, it is not only a natural gem but also easily accessible – by road and via Tirana International Airport. It offers the ideal setting for a fair that seeks to harmonize innovation, economic development, and environmental stewardship – establishing itself as a new focal point on the international maritime calendar.

The Balkans Sea Fair (BSF) will take place on 3 days from Friday, 16. October to Sunday, 18. October 2026 in Orikum.