Black Sea Marine Expo Burgas

Black Sea Marine Expo is an international trade fair and conference for the maritime industry. It is aimed primarily at trade visitors, companies and decision-makers from across the maritime value chain. The event takes place at the International Congress Center Burgas (ICCB), located at the Port of Burgas in Bulgaria, and is organised by Burgas-based Aurelion Expo Ltd.

The Black Sea Marine Expo covers six key areas of the maritime industry: shipbuilding and ship repair, marine suppliers and ship equipment, digitalisation and cybersecurity, innovation and the green transition, port infrastructure, and maritime education and training. Its scope ranges from shipbuilding, shipyard technology, maintenance, repair, dry-docking and marine engineering to main and auxiliary engines, generators, spare parts, marine electrical systems, electronics and navigation, as well as coatings, safety and lifesaving equipment. Advanced maritime technologies, including the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, ECDIS, AIS, autonomous navigation and cybersecurity solutions, also feature prominently at the event.

Another key focus is on technologies for decarbonising shipping. These include alternative fuels and propulsion systems, along with solutions designed to reduce emissions from maritime transport. In the ports and logistics sector, the emphasis is on automated terminals, cargo-handling equipment, port infrastructure modernisation and connections to European transport corridors. The exhibition also covers maritime education and professional development programmes offered by academies and universities, simulation solutions, and services in areas such as finance, insurance and ship agency.

The exhibitor profile is correspondingly broad, encompassing shipyards, shipbuilding and ship repair companies, manufacturers and suppliers of marine equipment, engineering and technology companies, port and terminal equipment providers, maritime IT and digitalisation specialists, logistics service providers, classification societies, and education and research institutions. The event is primarily aimed at professionals and senior executives from across the maritime sector, including representatives of shipping companies, shipyards and ports, shipowners and operators, engineers, technical buyers, port operators, logistics specialists, maritime service providers and investors, as well as experienced professionals and those entering the industry. The Black Sea Marine Expo therefore serves not simply as a product showcase but, more importantly, as an international B2B platform for establishing and developing business relationships across the Black Sea region.

Among the event’s dedicated formats is BSM Connect, which facilitates pre-arranged B2B meetings between verified business partners. The INNO HUB focuses on innovation, start-ups, digitalisation and emerging technologies, while the Career Hub brings maritime professionals together with prospective employers. These formats are complemented by conferences and specialist sessions featuring international experts.

By combining a trade exhibition with a conference programme, innovation and career-focused formats, and targeted B2B networking, the Black Sea Marine Expo positions itself as a specialised meeting place for companies and industry professionals seeking to explore the latest maritime technologies, establish business contacts and identify market opportunities in Bulgaria and across the Black Sea region.

The International Congress Center Burgas also offers the advantage of a waterfront location, immediately adjacent to the port and the Maritime Station. The venue is approximately eight kilometres from Burgas Airport and, according to the organiser, can be reached by car in around ten minutes. Varna Airport, approximately 100 kilometres away, provides an additional travel option. Its location directly at the port places the Black Sea Marine Expo in an authentic maritime setting closely aligned with the focus of the event.

The first edition and therefore the premiere of the Black Sea Marine Expo takes place on 3 days from Mon., 09.11.2026 to Wed., 11.11.2026 in Burgas.