Exhibition pods now available at Kormarine 2023

SMI, in partnership with the UK’s
Department for Business and Trade (DBT), invites you to participate at Kormarine 2023 and exhibit at the show from just £400 + VAT.

 We are seeking UK companies to join us in the UK Pavilion at Kormarine in Busan, October 24-27th 2023.

You’ll be joining more than 20,000 attendees and 1,500 exhibitors from 30 countries who will convene in Busan to showcase the best and latest in maritime technology, services and solutions spread across 35,000sqm of exhibition space. The four-day event comprises an exhibition and conference and brings together industry leaders and decision makers from the global maritime and ocean industries such as ship owners, shipbuilders, ship operators, equipment manufacturers and service providers.

With 38% of new vessel orders in 2022 taking place in Korean shipyards, as reported by Clarksons Research, Kormarine presents an excellent opportunity to showcase UK engineering technology and innovation.

Companies taking advantage of this offer will be provided with an exhibition ‘POD’ on a shared stand in the UK ‘GREAT’ Pavilion.  You will also receive everything you need to make your participation a success, from enhanced promotion and visibility, access to exclusive networking events, 1-2-1 pre-event and on-stand support from the trade team in Busan and opportunities to meet with key decision makers in Korea. The image below provides a draft POD area design/layout for illustrative purposes.

Exhibitor POD costs:
A POD in a shared stand in the UK ‘GREAT’ Pavilion at Kormarine costs £400 + VAT. All participants are responsible for their own flights, accommodation, local transport and subsistence.

Next steps:
The deadline for expressing your interest in securing an exhibition Pod at the event is 28/07/2023. Registering your early interest is highly recommended as places are limited.  The DBT in partnership with SMI, will review all applications and SMI will be back in touch to advise on allocated positions in due course. 

In case of query and some terms for guidance/reference:

• All POD applications must be submitted in the name of a UK registered company.
•  Any companies participating with a first-time exhibitor presence (at Kormarine) can be considered.
•  Previous exhibitors (last edition of the show in 2019) cannot downsize to be considered.  
• DBT POD Co-exhibitors can be considered for a maximum of 2 years (from the first 1st show supported whichever that may be), after this time they need to book a stand within the exhibition or UK Pavilion if applicable (preferred). In the case of multiple interest, preference will be given to companies who have not co-exhibited with DBT previously.
• DBT POD Co-exhibitors must take the ‘showcase pod’ package provided and agree to the participation guidance regarding stand storage/stand personnel attendance for the duration of the show/meeting table bookings etc.
• DBT POD Co-exhibitors would also be required to provide post-show feedback to report on export wins stemming from the tradeshow.
• All registration details will be shared with DBT.
• SMI will request content for supporting marketing materials during August, your POD graphics will be required in September.

SMI will be coordinating your booking and presence at the show.  
Please complete this form to register your interest in reserving a POD before 28/07/23.