Boat & Marine Show – Sri Lanka 2026 returns for its 9th edition from January 30 to February 1.
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Sri Lanka to Host 9th International Boat Show & Conference
A Global Celebration of Marine Innovation and Lifestyle. The island nation is set to welcome the world to the 9th International Boat & Marine Show and Conference 2026, South Asia’s premier marine festival, taking place from 30 January to 1 February 2026 at the spectacular Port City Colombo.
Open daily from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, the event promises to be the largest and most vibrant edition in its distinguished history.
A Regional Hub for Boating, Yachting, Marine Tourism, and Shipbuilding
Organised by the Chamber of Marine Industries Sri Lanka and managed by CDC Events (Pvt) Ltd, the show enjoys the strong backing of the Ministries of Industry and Entrepreneurship, Foreign Affairs, Employment and Tourism, together with the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB).
This endorsement reflects the nation’s strategic ambition to establish itself as a regional hub for boating, yachting, marine tourism, and shipbuilding.
Asia’s Largest Marine Showcase
Since its inception in 2008, the Boat & Marine Show has evolved from a niche event into South Asia’s largest marine showcase, promoting boating as both an industry and a lifestyle.
Following successful editions in 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2023, the 2026 edition is poised to surpass all expectations.
A Wide Variety of Exhibitors
Exhibitors will include local and international builders of boats, yachts, and ships; suppliers of marine engines, navigation systems, and composite materials; as well as diving operators, eco-tourism ventures, marinas, yacht brokers, and charter services.
Delegations from India, Singapore, Maldives, South Korea, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Seychelles, and the Middle East are expected, offering unprecedented access to global buyers and investors.
Boat & Marine Show 2026 Sri Lanka – More Than An Exhibition
A highlight of the opening day will be a conference on sustainable nautical tourism, exploring Sri Lanka’s vast marine potential and the imperative of conserving its coastal ecosystems.
Boat & Marine Show 2026 is more than an exhibition — it is a celebration of marine lifestyle, innovation, and collaboration, as Sri Lanka positions itself as The Emerging Nautical Jewel of the Indian Ocean.
Quick Facts
- Location – Port City, Colombo
- Dates- January 30 – February 1, 2026
- Time – Daily 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Organised by – Chamber of Marine Industries of Sri Lanka
- Event management by – CDC Events (Pvt) Ltd
- Endorsed by – Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Employment and Tourism, Sri Lanka Export Development Board
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