Exhibiting at a maritime trade show can help your company generate sales leads and interest in your products and services, plus future business or partnerships. Sharing maritime trade show advice with other exhibits for the best action and follow-up plans.

To find the maritime trade shows you are interested in attending or exhibiting at gather maritime trade show information and a maritime trade show directory. Prepare for exhibiting and attending maritime trade shows by:

1. Consider the maritime trade shows to attend that will get the best results for your business.

2. Investigate the maritime trade show services offered to get the most out of attending and exhibiting.

3. Prepare for the maritime trade show by planning your exhibit and presentations.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Find maritime trade shows to attend and exhibit

Maritime trade shows are vital to the maritime industry as they allow for the networking and presenting of businesses in the maritime industry to keep commerce strong. Pick your show discriminatory when first starting the maritime trade show circuit to find the best trade show for your company products and services.

I recommend: The International WorkBoat Show is North America's largest commercial marine event. Check out their exhibitor marketing opportunities and submit the exhibitor application by the deadline to be involved. The Passenger Vessel Association hosts the MariTrends conference annually for businesses in the passenger vessel industry.

Consider the maritime trade show services offered to maximize your experience

Gather information about the maritime trade show services offered to maximize your experience at the trade show. These can include presentations, awards ceremonies, networking banquets, one-on-one meetings or event-wide promotion giveaways. The more involved your company is in the trade show, the more exposure you receive.

I recommend: The Maritime Security Expo is a large maritime conference allowing your company to exhibit, present and network with the biggest names in maritime security. The American Association of Port Authorities Convention, held in Anchorage, Alaska is a conference dedicated to the port authority industries and companies.

Plan your exhibit and potential presentations or meetings for the maritime trade show

Prepare for the maritime tradeshow by planning for your exhibit and potential presentations or sales meetings. What you take and what you say can make the difference between a future relationship and missing the chance. The more prepared you and your exhibit staff are, the better interaction generated with leads and other companies.

I recommend: Alliance is a trade show exhibit company offering a large selection of trade show displays and products to leave prepared for the trade show you are attending. Power Graphics is among the best in the trade show graphics and exhibits industry with experience in the maritime industry. They offer everything from banners to complete booth construction.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Conduct a training session and meeting before leaving for the maritime trade show to assign roles, goals and tasks for handling the entire trade show experience efficiently.
• •  Always take the time to read through the maritime trade show guide completely before attending the show to ensure you are following at the rules and guidelines.