The Posidonia conference attracted a record number of attendees this year. Here are some noteworthy numbers from the event.
| Number of Attendees | Approx. 22,000 |
| Number of Exhibitors | 1800 + |
| Variation from Previous Event | 14% Higher (Increase in visitors) |
| Exhibitors from Over | 90 countries |
| Area for Exhibitors | 40,000 sqm at Athens Metropolitan Expo |
| Next Event | June 4 -8, 2018 |
“Posidonia 2016 has managed to set new records in floor space, number of conferences and seminars as well as visitor numbers showcasing the unrivalled appeal the event enjoys amongst the world’s maritime community,” said Theodore Vokos, Executive Director, Posidonia Exhibitions S.A, the event’s organiser.
Organizers are already receiving so many requests for exhibition space for the next Posidonia – to be held June 4-8, 2018.
“The vote of confidence we receive from our repeat exhibitors is a recognition that gives us the confidence and drive to work even harder to further improve the overall experience of those who honour us with their participation and attendance every two years,” he added.
Posidonia 2016 was held from June 6 – 10 at the Athens Metropolitan Expo. The event was organised under the auspices of the Greek shipping community and the five major associations representing Greek shipping interests: Ministry of Maritime Affairs & Insular Policy, Municipality of Piraeus, Hellenic Chamber of Shipping, Union of Greek Shipowners, Greek Shipping Cooperation Committee, Hellenic Shortsea Shipowners Association and Association of Passenger Shipping Companies.
Source: Posidonia Events
