The 2026 Korea Ocean Expo (also known as the International Ocean and Safety Expo) is scheduled to take place in Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, from June 17 to June 19, 2026. This biennial event is recognized as the only marine-specialized exhibition in the Seoul metropolitan area and is hosted jointly by the Korea Coast Guard and Incheon Metropolitan City.
The 8th edition of the expo will showcase advanced digital and eco-friendly technologies across several pavilions, including:
The expo serves as a major B2B platform with several specialized business programs:
Note that the Incheon International Ocean Forum 2026 will also be held at Songdo Convensia shortly after the expo, from July 16 to 17, 2026.
Are you planning to attend the expo as an exhibitor seeking booth information or as a visitor looking for registration details?
Event Overview
Key Exhibition Categories
Special Programs & Business Opportunities
•Dates: Wednesday, June 17 – Friday, June 19, 2026
•Venue: Songdo ConvensiA (Halls 1, 2, and 3), 123 Central-ro, Songdo-dong, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon
•Songdo ConvensiA
•Theme: SAFER, SMARTER, GREENER
•Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (s at 4:00 PM on Friday)
•Maritime Safety & Rescue: Diving equipment, unmanned life-saving robots, and personal protective gear.
•Shipbuilding & Materials: Major domestic and international shipyards presenting future vessel solutions and eco-friendly shipbuilding materials.
•Navigation & Communication: Satellite terminals, thermal imaging cameras, radar, and weather monitoring systems.
•Marine Environment: Pollution analyzers, oil spill response equipment, and water-proof stoppers.
•Safety Leisure: Portable searchlights, rescue boats, and underwater scooters.
•One-on-One Purchase Meetings: Direct business matching with the Korea Coast Guard, major shipyards, and public institutions for equipment procurement.
•Export Consultation: Opportunities for defense and security companies to meet with invited overseas Coast Guard representatives.
•Technical Conferences: The KORMARINE Conference 2026 and a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) conference will be held concurrently to discuss maritime sustainability and patrol craft technology.
Updated at 22 Mar 2026