Facts and Figures

The NEVA exhibition was founded in 1990 by order of the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Defense of the USSR and has been held continuously since 1991.

NEVA is the largest civil shipbuilding exhibition in Eastern Europe and the entire post–Soviet space - it is the first exhibition in Russia, one of the ten largest world exhibitions in this industry.

Neva is a universally recognized international platform for business cooperation and expert dialogue between specialists in the field of production of civil vessels for various purposes, the creation of marine technical means for the development of the ocean and its shelf, including the Arctic zone and the Northern Sea Route, the development of navigation on inland waterways, the modernization of specialized fleet, the renewal of the fleet of port equipment.

The exhibition traditionally takes place once every 2 years in St. Petersburg.

Invitation to NEVA 2025 Exhibition

The NEVA Exhibition & Conference covers the broadest spectrum of commercial maritime topics within the Russian event calendar. 

NEVA is the premier B2B platform for international companies to access and benefit from the opportunities presented by Russia’s booming maritime industry.

Please check the Catalog - guide NEVA 2023 (https://www.en.nevainter.com/upload/iblock/38e/WEB_NEVA23-Catalog_ENG_100-_1_.pdf) to view the full spectrum of events and participants who engaged with one of the fastest-growing global maritime markets. 

The 2023 exhibition space was 100% reserved, serving 654 exhibitors and 34 000 visitors alike. 

We recommend requesting your NEVA 2025 Exhibition Space without delay to secure your position in the Russian market.

NEVA 2025 Request for Exhibition Space


WELCOME TO NEVA 2025

Dear Colleagues,


It is my great pleasure to invite you to take part in the 18th edition of the International Maritime Exhibition and Conference for Commercial Shipping, Shipbuilding, Offshore Energy, Ports, Inland Waterways, and Oceanography, NEVA 2025, which will be held in St. Petersburg at the ExpoForum Convention and Exhibition Centre from September 23-26, 2025.


In these times, when the world is facing new challenges, maintaining international cooperation is extremely important. I believe that the maritime industry, as one of the pillars of the modern economy, trade, and development, must become one of the drivers for further progress.


We are preparing to welcome you to a platform where businesses, people, and nations come together to engage in dialogue, discuss and finalize deals, and overcome obstacles to solve problems.


I am looking forward to meeting you at NEVA 2025!

Andrey Vasilchenko 
Deputy General Director
NEVA-International Ltd.



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