- 27 - 28 May 2026
- Old Mutual Pinelands, Cape Town
Oceans Economy Conference and Expo 2026
The 2026 Oceans Economy Conference and Expo is a two-day high level industry event which brings together key phrases in the commercial and defence maritime industries.
The conference covers the full spectrum of services and products for the sector including logistics and shipping, offshore oil and gas, fisheries, tourism as well as defence and security at sea.
The expo is the ultimate showcase of cutting edge technologies, innovative solutions, and industry advancements in the oceans economy sector.
Live demonstrations of vessels, search and rescue and security systems will also form a key highlight of the event.
Sponsorsed by:
2025 Oceans Economy Conference & Expo Highlights
6 REASONS TO ATTEND OCEANS ECONOMY CONFERENCE & EXPO
- EXHIBITORS AND VISITORS:
AUDIENCE BREAKDOWN
44%
PRIVATE MARITIME AND DEFENCE COMPANIES
36%
GOVERNMENT
14%
STATE-OWNED COMPANIES
6%
INTERNATIONAL ATTACHES
Event Format
| Day | Component | Description |
|---|---|---|
|
27 May 2026 Evening |
Cocktail Function |
An exclusive cocktail function, offering a relaxed and warm atmosphere for networking and building meaningful industry connections. |
|
28 May 2026 Morning to Afternoon |
Conference & Industry Exhibition
|
Delivers the main conference and industry exhibition focused on maritime security capability, funding models and public-private partnerships, followed by a cocktail function hosted by the SA Navy Band, providing premium networking with senior industry and naval stakeholders |
|
28 May 2026 Evening |
Chief Navy Dinner |
Features the Chief Navy’s exclusive Leadership Dinner, an invitation-only engagement for major sponsors and exhibitors where you can engage the Navy’s leadership on strategic priorities and equipment requirements. |
- 27 - 28 May 2026
- Old Mutual Pinelands, Cape Town
