The Pacific International Maritime Exposition has established an enviable reputation as the major international maritime, naval and defence-related event in the region.

The event is held over four trade only days at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, located at Darling Harbour, within walking distance of many hotels and within minutes of central Sydney.

The exhibition and conference program bring together key industry, defence and government decision makers from South East Asia and around the world and represent a magnificent opportunity to do business. They also provide a wonderful opportunity for those wishing to strengthen existing commercial maritime industry and defence networks and to establish new ones.

In 2006 it boasted:

• A record 324 exhibitors – major maritime and naval defence companies from throughout Australia and 15 other nations
• A record 10,000 accredited trade and military visitations
• A record 36 top-level trade, diplomatic and military delegations from 27 different nations
• A record 101 accredited journalists and photographers from both the general media and specialist maritime and naval defence publications from throughout Australia and the world
• A record six major conferences were held in conjunction with the event
• A record number of delegates and speakers

Pacific 2008 will again be supported by a programme of at least six major conferences and an intensive and targeted, mail, e-mail and telephone campaign, to ensure the success of this impressive trade show by maximising the number of senior professionals and trade visitors.

WHO SHOULD EXHIBIT

The Pacific 2008 International Maritime and Naval Exposition will showcase a comprehensive range of technologies, services and products, including:

• Fast ferries, passenger and cruise ships
  
• Tankers and container ships
  
• Work boats, tugs and harbour support
  
• Police, customs and patrol vessels
  
• Naval surface vessels, and naval aircraft
  
• Underwater technology
  
• Weapons systems and platforms
  
• Maritime defence equipment and systems
  
• Bridge systems
  
• Propulsion systems
  
• Navigation and communication systems
  
• Logistics and cargo handling
  
• Training and simulation systems
  
• Search and rescue, safety and survival equipment
  
• Offshore technology
  
• Ship maintenance and repairs
  
• Marine electrical and electronic systems

WHY YOU SHOULD EXHIBIT

From January 29th to 1st February 2008, the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre will provide the perfect venue for this unique marketing and promotional opportunity.
Establish your credentials and presence in the Asia Pacific region.

• Create brand and product awareness
  
• Launch new products, technologies and services
  
• Establish new business liaisons and
  strengthen existing ones
  
• Seek out and cultivate new partnerships
  and joint ventures
  
• Meet the key maritime and naval decision makers
  in the region
  
• Examine, compare and price the latest technologies
  
• Increase market share
  

Make Pacific 2008 a key part of your marketing and promotional strategy.

Connect with YOUR target market

Pacific 2008 will provide an informed and focused forum providing a wealth of networking opportunities. The major players in the international maritime, naval, underwater
and defence-related communities will be there in force.

• Ship Builders
  
• Key defence and government decision makers
  
• Power plant manufacturers
  
• Component designers and suppliers
  
• Electronics and navigation hardware suppliers
  
• Port management and service providers
  
• Defence systems manufacturers
  
• Shipping line owners and operators
  
• Cargo handling owners and operators
  
• A wide range of maritime, naval and defence-related service and technology companies
  
• Training and simulation providers
  
• Communications providers