When HavExpo takes place in Bergen on May 5–7, 2026, it will feature more exhibitors, a more extensive professional program, and greater international participation than in previous years.
Four years after its debut in 2022—and after the pandemic put a halt to plans in 2020—the aquaculture trade show has established itself as one of the industry’s largest gathering places.
The organizers report that the exhibition space for the 2026 edition is nearly full, and that interest is particularly high from countries with significant salmon production, such as Chile, Scotland, Iceland, and Canada. For visitors, this means an opportunity to see a wide range of new technologies and solutions in aquaculture, both at sea and on land.
In addition, the conference program is being expanded. According to the organizer, this year’s program will include both market and finance sessions in collaboration with Nordea, as well as technical presentations from the Institute of Marine Research on biology, fish welfare, and sustainability.
Government Participation
Representing the government will be Marianne Sivertsen Næss, Minister of Fisheries and Marine Affairs, who will open the trade show on Tuesday, May 5.
According to the organizers, one practical advantage for visitors is Bergen’s large hotel capacity. HavExpo has pre-booked rooms at fixed rates to make it easier for both exhibitors and the public to plan their visit.
HavExpo 2026 will be held at Sotra Arena and the surrounding exhibition grounds.
