General Information

OXEXPO : An exhibition promoting Ocean Transformation (OX)

Will be held in Yokohama in November 2026!

“OXEXPO” is an exhibition focusing on Ocean Transformation (OX) as promoted by Japan’s ocean policy.

It is organised by Informa, organisers of “Sea Japan / Offshore & Port Tech”, the largest international maritime exhibition in Japan, In partnership with Yokohama City, Japan’s leading marine and port city, in collaboration with industry, academia and government marine industry players.
The event will also take place at the same time as the “UMI-CON symposium” in Yokohama, bringing together all parties involved.

Objectives of the event

1. Create “sharing and integrating technologies, research results and information,” “stimulating and expanding exchange,” and “forming and consolidating new communities.”
2. Gather seeds (technology) that can be used in the marine industry and the latest needs (including industry trends) to create new businesses.
3. Promote the securing of marine human resources by providing an event that is easy for the general public and students to participate in.
4. Advance efforts toward the realization of a carbon-free society, leading to the growth of the marine industry.
   

Event Structure

Event for the marine industry to promote industry-academia-government collaboration and develop the next generation

• Exhibition OXEXPO: Bringing together information that will lead to the next generation of marine industry innovation
  
• Symposium UMI-CON: Leading lecturers from industry, academia and government will introduce the latest information
  
• Seminar & Events: Seminars and presentations on the latest technology, ship and facility tours, demonstrations, etc.
  
• Ceremony & Collaboration: We also promote collaborative projects with related organizations and other ceremonies and events.
  

Event Outline

OXEXPO

Ocean Transformation Exhibition

• Dates: November 25th (Wed) – 26th (Thu), 2026  10:00-17:00 *2 days
• Venue: Pacifico Yokohama
• Co-located: UMI-CON (Ocean and Industrial Innovation Convention)
• Admission: Free
• Organiser: Informa Markets Japan Co., Ltd.
• In Partnership with: Yokohama City, Yokohama Ocean Association
• Partner event: Sea Japan, Offshore & Port Tech

Greetings

Takeharu Yamanaka　

Honorary Chairman of Yokohama Ocean Association

Mayor of Yokohama

Yokohama, a city striving to become a leading Ocean Hub, warmly welcomes the first-ever OXEXPO.

Yokohama has developed through its connection with the ocean and is home to a wealth of resources that serve as a hub for ocean-related activities. The city is also actively promoting decarbonization measures, such as becoming a carbon-neutral port, and is working to preserve its abundant marine resources for future generations.

OXEXPO 2026, which aims to promote “Ocean Technology”, “Ocean Mobility” and “Ocean Energy”, is expected to spark new technological innovations and industrial collaboration, contributing to the advancement of the Ocean Transformation (OX).

Yokohama looks forward to working together to develop the marine industry and build a sustainable future.

 

Masayuki Takashima

Vice Chairman of Yokohama Ocean Association

Executive Committee Chairman of Ocean and Industrial Innovation Convention

We are deeply grateful that OXEXPO 2026 will be held in Yokohama, where collaboration between industry, government, and academia will embody the Ocean Transformation (OX) philosophy.

Since our founding in 2015, our committee has been working to promote technological innovation and industrial development in the ocean sector, as well as to expand the industrial use of the ocean.

We look forward to this opportunity to utilize Yokohama’s ocean technology and human networks to expand collaboration both domestically and internationally and contribute to the creation of new innovations.

We sincerely hope for your cooperation.

 

Christopher Eve

Managing Director

Informa Markets Japan Co.,Ltd.

I would like to extend my greetings on the occasion of the inaugural OXEXPO 2026.

Informa Markets is honored to be collaborating with the City of Yokohama and the Yokohama Ocean Association to launch a new exhibition aimed at promoting the Ocean Transformation (OX) initiative promoted by the Japanese government.

As a country surrounded by sea, it is important for Japan’s development to make even greater use of the resources of its oceans. To that end, I believe it is of great significance to create this new opportunity for the exchange of information and ideas in Yokohama, a city where industry, academia, and government stakeholders in the marine industry gather.

I would greatly appreciate your support for this event.