Event Description
CONXEMAR 2026: The Global Seafood Hub in Vigo, Spain (Oct 6-8, 2026)
Mark your calendars for October 6-8, 2026, as CONXEMAR, the International Seafood Fair, returns to its historic home in Vigo, Spain, poised to be the premier global gathering for the seafood industry. Held biennially at the Ifevi Exhibition Centre, CONXEMAR 2026 is set to build upon its legacy as the world's leading trade fair for the frozen, live, and processed seafood sector, attracting thousands of international professionals and showcasing the future of the industry.
The Epicenter of Global Seafood Trade
Vigo, Europe's largest fishing port, provides the perfect backdrop for this colossal event. CONXEMAR 2026 will feature an estimated over 500 exhibiting companies from more than 40 countries, spanning the entire value chain. Visitors will find an unparalleled concentration of suppliers, processors, distributors, importers, exporters, and service providers. The fair will be meticulously organized into key sectors, including:
1. Frozen Seafood: The cornerstone of the event, featuring a vast array of fish (hake, cod, tuna, salmon, etc.), shellfish (shrimp, prawns, crab, lobster), cephalopods (squid, octopus), and mollusks.
2. Live Seafood: Dedicated sections highlighting the best in live fish, shellfish, and crustaceans, catering to high-end restaurants and specialized markets.
3. Processed Products: A showcase of value-added items like ready meals, canned fish, smoked products, surimi, and innovative seafood preparations.
4. Technology & Services: Essential support for the industry, including processing machinery, freezing technology, packaging solutions, logistics, laboratory services, and certification bodies (HACCP, MSC, ASC, etc.).
5. Aquaculture: Growing in importance, featuring products and solutions from sustainable fish and shellfish farming operations.
Beyond Exhibiting: A Hub for Innovation and Connection
CONXEMAR is far more than just a trade show floor. It serves as a vital platform for:
Discovering Innovation: Explore cutting-edge technologies, sustainable practices, new product formulations, and processing efficiencies shaping the future of seafood.
Networking Powerhouse: Facilitate crucial B2B meetings between producers, buyers, and distributors, forging partnerships that drive global trade. The extensive buyer program attracts major retail chains, wholesalers, and food service operators.
Market Intelligence: Gain invaluable insights into global market trends, pricing dynamics, regulatory changes, and consumer preferences through seminars, conferences, and informal discussions.
Sustainability Focus: A central theme, highlighting responsible sourcing, traceability, reducing environmental impact, and meeting the growing demand for certified sustainable seafood (MSC, ASC, BAP, etc.).
Why Attend CONXEMAR 2026?
For anyone involved in the seafood industry – from producers and processors to traders, retailers, investors, and service providers – CONXEMAR 2026 in Vigo is an unmissable event. It offers:
Unparalleled Market Access: Connect with a vast, qualified international audience of buyers and sellers.
Comprehensive Industry Overview: Source the widest range of frozen, live, and processed seafood products under one roof.
Strategic Insights: Stay ahead of market trends, technological advancements, and sustainability imperatives.
Networking Opportunities: Build relationships that fuel business growth across the global seafood supply chain.
Plan Your Visit
CONXEMAR 2026 will be held at the Ifevi Exhibition and Conference Centre in Vigo, Spain. Registration for both exhibitors and visitors will open well in advance. Mark October 6-8, 2026, in your diary and prepare to immerse yourself in the dynamic, essential world of global seafood at its most important gathering.