International Workboat Show 2026
An event for the commercial maritime industry, with an accompanying conference program of educational sessions.
Morial Convention Center
- Date
- December 2, 2026
- Venue
- Morial Convention Center
- City
- New Orleans, LA
TL;DR
- The 2026 show starts December 2 at Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.
- Main Stage and Groundbreakers Stage content is included at no charge, while classroom sessions require an upgraded registration pass.
- The conference program covers maritime-industry topics, and published audience roles range from vessel operators to port authorities and equipment manufacturers.
About
The conference program offers educational sessions on subjects across the maritime industry. WorkBoat and its editorial team develop the program to address industry developments, challenges, opportunities, and current events.
Who you'll find in the room
Commercial Vessel Owners and Operators
Commercial vessel owners and operators are among the audience groups listed by the organizer.
Shipyards
Shipyards are included in the organizer's listed audience groups.
Boat Builders
Boat builders are included in the organizer's listed audience groups.
Engineers
Engineers are included in the organizer's listed audience groups.
Marine Architects
Marine architects are included in the organizer's listed audience groups.
Equipment Manufacturers
Equipment manufacturers are included in the organizer's listed audience groups.
Distributors
Distributors are included in the organizer's listed audience groups.
Port Authorities
Port authorities are included in the organizer's listed audience groups.
Port Engineers
Port engineers are included in the organizer's listed audience groups.
Marine Surveyors
Marine surveyors are included in the organizer's listed audience groups.
Military Buyers
Military buyers are included in the organizer's listed audience groups.
Government Officials
Government officials are included in the organizer's listed audience groups.
Oil Exploration and Production
Oil exploration and production professionals are included in the organizer's listed audience groups.
Featured speakers
10 listedAlexa Norris
Senior Marketing Manager · OpenTug
Chris Estep
COO · Blessey Marine
Todd Covini
Director of Marine Operations · P.M.I. Services North America
Mitch Melton
Director of Business Development · OpenTug
Jennifer Armstrong
Vice President, Government Relations · Waterways Council, Inc.
Jackson Danis
Engineering Consultant · Center for Transportation and the Environment
Julian Fraize
Technical Solutions Manager · ABB
Andrew Bennett
Principal, Waterfront Services · KPFF Consulting Engineers
Patricia Giesler
President and CEO · Giesler, LLC
James Bennett
Operational Technology (OT) & Integrated Systems OT Cyber & Communication Security Division Chief · U.S. Coast Guard
Venue & travel
Venue
Morial Convention CenterGetting there
The venue is in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Questions people ask
6 answeredInternational Workboat Show 2026 starts December 2, 2026.
The 2026 show is at Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The organizer lists commercial vessel owners and operators, shipyards, boat builders, engineers, marine architects, equipment manufacturers, distributors, port authorities, port engineers, marine surveyors, military buyers, government officials, and oil exploration and production professionals.
Main Stage and Groundbreakers Stage content is free to attendees, while classroom content requires an upgraded pass during registration.
It is most useful for commercial vessel owners and operators, shipyards, boat builders and port engineers, since attendees span that supply chain and speakers come from Blessey Marine, ABB, KPFF and the U.S. Coast Guard. Those who only want conference sessions should note that classroom content requires an upgraded pass, while the Main Stage and Groundbreakers Stage are free; people outside the workboat sector would find little relevant.
Attendees at marine trade shows usually wear business casual or work-casual clothes such as polos, khakis and jeans, with comfortable shoes for long days on a convention center floor in New Orleans.
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