Registration Opens for Pacific Marine Expo 2024

Registration is now officially open for the 2024 Pacific Marine Expo, the largest commercial marine trade show on the West Coast. The event will be held at the Lumen Field Event Center in Seattle from November 20th through November 22nd.

For over 50 years, Pacific Marine Expo has been a key platform for innovation in the commercial marine industry. Bob Callahan, Group Vice President of Diversified Communications, emphasized that this year's expo, bolstered by new partnerships and educational programming, will be a vital event for professionals in the fishing and commercial marine sectors.

The expo promises a variety of new and returning features designed to benefit industry stakeholders. Notably, the event will introduce WorkBoat West, a free educational program aimed at shipyards, vessel owner-operators, and other commercial marine stakeholders. This program will include sessions on Maritime Blue, shipyard operations, and military contracting, mirroring elements of the International WorkBoat Show held annually in New Orleans.

Additionally, the free Expo Education Program will cover essential industry topics such as marine safety, business management, regulatory issues, and technical advancements. This program aims to provide current updates while fostering discussions and networking opportunities among professionals.

Hundreds of exhibitors will showcase the latest innovative technology, products, and services across various commercial marine categories. The Alaska Hall will return, featuring exhibits specifically dedicated to Alaskan products and services.

Special events including the Expo Opening Night, daily happy hours, and the Coastal Challenge will also be part of the expo, enhancing the overall experience for attendees.

Last year's Pacific Marine Expo attracted over 5,000 industry leaders and featured more than 30 speakers during its free educational sessions. With the enhancements planned for this year, the 2024 expo is expected to be an even more significant event for the commercial marine industry.