Europort Istanbul 2026 Africa Pavilion mobilises African maritime port and coastal stakeholders for international investment and partnerships
Maritimafrica announces its mobilisation, alongside Blue Ocean International, around the Africa Pavilion at Europort Istanbul 2026 and the Economic Mission to Türkiye. From 4 to 13 November 2026, this initiative will provide governments, ports, companies, professional organisations, investors and blue economy stakeholders with a platform for visibility, dialogue and partnership development.
Europort Istanbul an international meeting place for the maritime industry
From 4 to 6 November 2026, Europort Istanbul will bring together more than 200 exhibitors from 50 countries and over 15,000 trade visitors.
The exhibition covers the entire maritime value chain through ten major sectors, including shipbuilding, port infrastructure, logistics, maritime technologies, marine renewable energy and the blue economy.
Located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa, Türkiye is a strategic partner for African countries through its shipbuilding industry, port infrastructure and expertise in ship construction, repair and maritime technologies.
A 100 m² Africa Pavilion for visibility dialogue and business
Coordinated by Blue Ocean International, the 100 m² Africa Pavilion will provide African governments, ports, institutions and companies with a dedicated space to showcase their projects, capabilities and investment opportunities.
The aim is to create a meeting point between African projects and needs and international industries, investors, financial institutions, technology providers and other partners.
The Pavilion is intended for governments and public institutions, port and maritime authorities, coastal cities and territories, chambers of commerce, federations and professional organisations, large companies, SMEs, entrepreneurs, investors and project promoters.
Five participation options
- Five main participation options are available to accommodate different levels of engagement:
- Official National Delegation – for governments and institutions seeking to promote their national strategy, major projects and investment opportunities;
- Sector Hub – for chambers of commerce, federations, clusters, sector associations and business networks seeking to showcase their members and value chain collectively;
- Extended Corporate Stand – for large companies and institutions wishing to present several departments, subsidiaries or areas of expertise;
- Corporate Single – an individual option enabling a public, private or civil society organisation to have its own professional presence;
- Professional Visitor and Investor – for investors, buyers, consultants, executives and other professionals seeking access to networking, B2B meetings and mission activities without exhibition space.
Depending on the option selected, participants may attend Europort, the Economic Mission to Türkiye, or both events.
Workshops on African maritime priorities
Beyond the exhibition, the Africa Pavilion will provide a forum for dialogue on the major transformations shaping Africa’s maritime and blue economy.
Discussions and workshops may address the modernisation and digitalisation of African ports, financing for maritime and port infrastructure, shipbuilding and repair, logistics and trade corridors, sustainable shipping, fisheries and aquaculture, coastal protection, maritime technologies, entrepreneurship, and Africa-Türkiye investment and partnerships.
The programme will also enable African stakeholders to present their needs and projects in order to identify solutions and partners that can support their implementation.
A platform for leaders of African delegations
Attention will be given to official national delegations and the visibility of their priorities. As part of the Africa Pavilion programme, leaders of participating delegations may be offered official speaking opportunities.
These interventions will present national blue economy strategies, major port and maritime projects, investment opportunities and priorities for international cooperation.
After Europort the Economic Mission to Türkiye
The momentum will continue after the exhibition with the Economic Mission to Türkiye, from 9 to 13 November 2026.
Participating delegations will be able to take part in B2B meetings, visits to ports and shipyards, exchanges with public authorities and Turkish companies, and matchmaking sessions designed to deepen the contacts established during Europort.
The objective is to move from visibility and initial exchanges towards identifying sustainable industrial, commercial, technological, financial and institutional cooperation.
VISIBILITY → DIALOGUE → BUSINESS → PARTNERSHIPS
Call for expressions of interest
Governments, ports, institutions, chambers of commerce, professional organisations, companies, SMEs, entrepreneurs, investors and other stakeholders interested in participating in the Africa Pavilion at Europort Istanbul 2026 and/or the Economic Mission to Türkiye are invited to express their interest.
Registration and expression of interest form: https://forms.gle/PWZSZ1LWfcvSb3Vm6
Requests received after the initial registration period may be considered on a case-by-case basis, subject to availability and logistical constraints.
Interested organisations may also contact the International Coordination team or their country representative for guidance in selecting the most suitable participation option.
Country representatives
For information or assistance, interested organisations may contact the representative for their country.
| Country | Representative and role | Contact details |
| Cameroon | Lorhina Nkoumbele Deputy Managing Director, Blue Ocean Cameroon |
blue.ocean.cameroon@oceanbleu.ltd +237 6 95033009 |
| Côte d’Ivoire | Olivier Nkuissi Representative, Blue Ocean International |
Onkuissi@iconnekt.net
+225 07 222 921 |
| Benin | Christian Okambawa Representative, Blue Ocean Benin |
Okambawachristianhua@gmail.com
+229 01 66 95 13 89 |
| Nigeria | Fidelis Onu Representative, Blue Ocean Nigeria |
Info.daccima@gmail.com
+234 901 233 0668 |
| Kenya | Bianca Karuere Representative, Blue Ocean Kenya |
bianca.karuere@oceanbleu.ltd
+254 713 889 928 |
| Kenya | Hindu Salim Associate Expert, Blue Ocean International | Lead Blue Economy Coordinator, FCDC |
hindu.salim@fcdc.or.ke
+254 719 237 117 |
| Tanzania | Esther Chacha Wambura Blue Ocean International Focal Point for Tanzania |
Ewambura80@gmail.com
WhatsApp: +32 465 284 488 |
International Coordination
The International Coordination team supports delegations, institutions and partners in preparing their participation.
| Contact | Role | Contact details |
| Joseph Junior SEH | Founder and CEO, Blue Ocean International | Africa Pavilion Coordinator | joseph.seh@oceanbleu.ltd +31 6 28686492 Leiden, The Netherlands |
| Jean Yves Ndzana Ndzana (PhD) | Diplomat | Associate, Blue Ocean International | ndzana.jyves@gmail.com +31 6 19652032 The Netherlands |
| Nikish Vita | Lawyer | Associate, Blue Ocean International | nikish.vita@gmail.com
+32 487 677 049 |
Maritimafrica press contact
This press release is published by Maritimafrica. For media enquiries, interview requests or media partnerships:
| Carlos Kpodiefin | Editorial and Partnerships Director, Maritimafrica maritimafricaassociated@gmail.com | +221 78 470 0874 Dakar, Senegal |
Key dates
| EUROPORT ISTANBUL 2026 | 4-6 November 2026 | Istanbul, Türkiye |
| PAVILLON AFRIQUE | 100 m² | Delegations | Exhibition | Workshops | Speaking opportunities | Networking | B2B |
| MISSION ÉCONOMIQUE EN TÜRKIYE | 9-13 November 2026 | B2B | Companies | Ports | Shipyards | Institutional meetings | Investment |
Press release issued by: Maritimafrica
Africa Pavilion coordination: Blue Ocean International
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