When and where is Aqaba Blue 2027?

From 17 to 20 March 2027 at the Aqaba International Exhibition Centre on Airport Street, just west of King Hussein International Airport in Aqaba, Jordan.

1st Arabia Tradeshows & Exhibitions organizes the event, with the Aqaba Development Corporation as host partner and Fira Barcelona as international partner.

Diving and watersports businesses, marine technology and ocean-science teams, boating companies, tourism and hospitality operators, investors and government agencies. Trade buyers get B2B matchmaking and dedicated buyer programmes.

How do I attend or exhibit?

Visitors register on the event's visitor registration page; companies can book exhibition space through the Book Your Space page on abofa.jo.

Are there travel discounts?

Royal Jordanian, the official carrier, offers preferential fares for attendees, and the organizers have arranged preferred rates at selected Aqaba hotels.

Aqaba Blue: Ocean Future in Action 2027

Name: Aqaba Blue: Ocean Future in Action 2027
Start: 2027-03-17T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2027-03-20T18:00:00+00:00
Location: Aqaba International Exhibition & Convention Centre (AIECC)

About this event

Aqaba Blue: Ocean Future in Action is a new exhibition that positions Aqaba as the Red Sea's meeting point for the diving, watersports and marine-innovation industries. Hosted by the Aqaba Development Corporation and organised by 1st Arabia in cooperation with Fira Barcelona, it gathers international exhibitors, regional buyers, tourism leaders, marine scientists and policymakers around the blue economy, and runs alongside the World Ocean Summit in Aqaba.

Five connected sectors

The exhibition floor is organised around five sectors of the marine economy, from equipment makers to destinations.

Diving and underwater imaging: equipment, underwater robotics and visual technology
Marine science and ocean tech: ocean data, coral reef restoration and sustainable innovation
Watersports: equipment, recreational trends and active lifestyle brands
Tourism and hospitality: eco-resorts, marine tourism operators and destination marketers
Boating and lifestyle: boat builders, marina infrastructure and yachting equipment

Formats

Alongside the exhibition and innovation showcase, the Aqaba Blue Stage hosts talks, workshops and expert discussions on marine innovation and sustainable ocean development. A B2B programme offers targeted networking and matchmaking, with dedicated buyer programmes and travel support for trade buyers, while live demonstrations and waterfront activations show products in the water.

Who attends

The organisers target diving professionals and dive centres, watersports and coastal brands, marine technology and ocean-science teams, founders and investors, government and policy delegations, tourism and hospitality operators, and media and content creators. The site expects 80+ exhibitors, 35+ speakers, 20+ workshops, 150+ brands from 25+ countries and 4,000+ visitors.

exhibitors expected in 2027: 80+
speakers expected in 2027: 35+
countries expected in 2027: 25+
visitors expected in 2027: 4,000+

Aqaba Blue: Ocean Future in Action 2027 is a Lifestyle & Tourism event taking place 17-20 Mar 2027 at Aqaba International Exhibition & Convention Centre (AIECC), Aqaba, Jordan.