By Platform Reporters | Lagos
Nigeria’s flagship maritime industry gathering, the Nigeria Maritime Expo, NIMAREX 2026, will hold from Tuesday, November 17 to Thursday, November 19, 2026, at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The three-day event, themed “Where Industry Meets Industry, Where Ideas Meet Investment,” is expected to bring together Nigeria’s maritime community and international industry stakeholders for conversations, exhibitions, networking and opportunities shaping the future of the maritime sector and blue economy.
According to the organisers, NIMAREX 2026 will feature a robust event programme designed for three days of industry engagement, including a Maritime Exhibition showcasing maritime products, services, innovations and industry capabilities.
The expo will also host Conference and Industry Discussions exploring emerging trends, challenges, investment opportunities and the future of maritime development, as well as Stakeholder Engagement connecting government agencies, regulators, port operators, shipping companies, investors and industry professionals.
Other highlights include Business Networking and Partnerships, creating opportunities for collaboration, strategic alliances and business development, and Investment and Blue Economy Opportunities, promoting indigenous participation and sustainable growth across Nigeria’s maritime value chain.
NIMAREX, widely regarded as Nigeria’s premier maritime expo, provides a platform for industry leaders, policymakers, investors and professionals to engage on policy, investment and innovation driving growth in shipping, ports, logistics and the blue economy.
The organisers have called on stakeholders to be part of the conversation and be part of the opportunity, urging interested participants to register via www.nimarex.org.ng.
NIMAREX 2026 is billed to be a major convergence point for the maritime industry, as Nigeria continues to position itself as a leading maritime hub in Africa.
