From September 23 to 26, 2025, the 18th International Exhibition and Conference "NEVA 2025" will take place in St. Petersburg at the Expoforum Convention and Exhibition Center — one of the largest and most significant events in the field of civil shipbuilding, shipping, port activities, and ocean and shelf exploration.
The exhibition traditionally occupies an area of over 40,000 square meters across four pavilions and an outdoor space, where more than 700 exhibitors from Russia and over 30 countries showcase their developments and technologies. Participants demonstrate the latest achievements in the maritime industry, including vessels of various purposes, marine technical means for ocean and shelf exploration, as well as innovative solutions for fleet modernization and port infrastructure.
The business program of "NEVA 2025" includes about 50 events: plenary sessions, conferences, strategic sessions, and round tables, providing specialists with the opportunity to exchange experiences, establish business contacts, and discuss current issues in the industry's development. Meetings between Russian and foreign companies will take place at the Business Contact Center, strengthening international cooperation.
The exhibition is held with the support of the Government of the Russian Federation, the Marine Board of the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Government of St. Petersburg. The strategic partner is the United Shipbuilding Corporation, and the title partners are the State Corporation "Rosatom", the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping, and the SRP "PREGOL".
Additionally, as part of the exhibition, there will be an industry conference "Aluminum in Shipbuilding: Innovations, Solutions, Prospects", organized by the Aluminum Association with the participation of leading manufacturers and consulting companies.
"NEVA 2025" is a unique platform that brings together over 35,000 specialists, providing a comprehensive overview of modern technologies and trends in the maritime industry, contributing to the development of national and international projects in shipbuilding and shipping.