Sir Tony Radakin, the influential architect of British naval strategy, will be at ExpoNaval 2026

The former Chief of the Defence Staff of the United Kingdom and one of the leading voices in contemporary military strategy will be a special guest at ExpoNaval 2026. Drawing on his experience leading the British Armed Forces during the war in Ukraine and the modernization of the Royal Navy, he will share his vision on the challenges facing maritime and naval security in an increasingly complex global landscape.

Tuesday 28 de July del 2026

ExpoNaval 2026 will address the challenges of the Defense Industry, strategic autonomy, shipbuilding plans and unmanned technologies

The international meeting, which will take place between December 1 and 3 at Espacio Riesco, will bring together global leaders from the sector, authorities and industry to analyze the impact of recent conflicts, the role of local shipyards such as ASMAR and new shipbuilding models.

Friday 24 de July del 2026

ExpoNaval officially launches its 2026 edition

With the Minister of Defense and senior officials from the Chilean Navy in attendance, a preview was presented of what the next edition of the fair will be like, marked by the implementation of the Shipbuilding Policy.

Friday 21 de November del 2025

Expo Naval representative participates in defense fair in Turkey

IDEF (International Defense Industry Fair) is one of the world’s leading and globally recognized defense industry trade fairs. It brings together defense industry companies, military officials, experts and other defense stakeholders to showcase innovative technologies and explore opportunities for cooperation.

Friday 25 de July del 2025

Naval and maritime innovation program to support technology entrepreneurs launched

It is organized by the Know Hub Chile and the Center for Technological Innovation of the Navy, Expo Naval’s sponsoring institution.

Tuesday 14 de January del 2025

Exponaval 2024 attracted visitors from 43 countries and concluded with a 9.3% increase in the number of visitors.

Surpassing all projections, the fair summoned 4,939 professional visitors and presented the best of the naval and defense industry in four days of exhibition.

Monday 9 de December del 2024

Defense Minister Maya Fernández at Exponaval: “We aspire to become the shipyard of Latin America”.

Este martes, y hasta el viernes 6 de diciembre, se realiza en el Terminal de Pasajeros de Valparaíso la exhibición y Congreso internacional con actividades que marcan el evento clave de la industria marítima y de defensa en Chile.

Wednesday 4 de December del 2024

Exponaval 2024: exhibition, international congress and activities mark the key event of the maritime and defense industry in Chile

The most important naval exhibition in Latin America will bring together in Valparaíso more than 100 exhibitors, 16 international delegations and 19 admirals from different countries. The international congress will feature two keynote lectures, four panel discussions and twenty-two speakers of different nationalities.

Wednesday 27 de November del 2024

Tourism industry prepares to receive large number of tourists for Expo Naval

“International meetings of this category, in addition to contributing to hotel occupancy and spending in the destination, are a showcase for Chile’s image,” says Marcelo Vidal, regional director of Sernatur.

Tuesday 26 de November del 2024

Who is the Second Sea Lord of the British Navy, one of the personalities that will participate in Expo Naval

Vice Admiral Martin Connell of the Royal Navy will be actively participating in the exhibition, taking place from December 3 to 6 at the Port of Valparaíso Passenger Terminal.

Tuesday 26 de November del 2024