Since its inception in 2000, the biennial PACIFIC International Maritime Exposition has continued to expand. The number of commercial maritime and naval defence industry participants from around the world has grown substantially.

As the only comprehensive international exhibition of its kind in the Asia Pacific region, PACIFIC 2008 will again provide the ideal showcase for commercial maritime and naval defence industries to promote their capabilities to decision makers from around the world.

Held during summer in the heart of Sydney and on the shores of one of the world’s most beautiful harbours, PACIFIC 2008 will be the fifth in the series and builds on the highly successful biennial events held in Sydney since 2000. Specifically developed to satisfy the needs of industry, governments and defence professionals across the broad spectrum of maritime affairs, PACIFIC 2008 will bring the latest international expertise to Australia and it will promote Australia’s industrial and technological capabilities to the world.

Exclusive to industry, government and defence professionals, PACIFIC 2008 is not open to the general public. It will be held over four industry-only days from Tuesday 29 January to Friday 1 February 2008.

The major players in the international maritime, naval, underwater and defence-related communities will be at PACIFIC 2008 in force:

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

Displays will be presented by more than 320 participating exhibitor companies from 15 countries. The exposition is expected to attract a total attendance exceeding 10,000 from Australia and around the world, as well as numerous senior commercial, military and government delegations from some 25 nations.

PACIFIC 2008 will provide delegates, exhibitors, participants and visitors alike with a unique opportunity to meet with their peers, potential suppliers and customers. Issues and proposals will be discussed, ideas and information exchanged, contacts made and networks developed.