Pacific Marine Expo Returns to Seattle with Focus on Innovation and Industry Celebration
The 2025 Pacific Marine Expo promises a dynamic event showcasing sustainability, workforce development, and maritime industry leadership across commercial fishing and maritime sectors. The three-day event will feature new programming, awards, workshops, and opportunities for industry professionals.
The West Coast's largest commercial marine trade show, Pacific Marine Expo (PME), will return to Seattle's Lumen Field Event Center from November 20-22, 2025, offering a comprehensive platform for maritime industry professionals to connect, learn, and innovate.
This year's expo introduces several key highlights, including the WorkBoat West area dedicated to shipyard and vessel construction, and the Maritime Blue Innovation Hub, which will showcase sustainable maritime solutions. The event will feature a reimagined National Fisherman Highliner Awards, now a ticketed dinner event honoring outstanding commercial fishing industry leaders.
Educational opportunities will be robust, with a Fishing Vessel Stability Workshop presented by Alaska Marine Safety Education Association and a lineup of free educational content including keynotes, technical sessions, and hands-on workshops curated by National Fisherman.
The expo continues its commitment to workforce development by partnering with the Port of Seattle to host Maritime High School and youth-focused organizations, introducing the next generation to maritime career opportunities.
Event Director Lauren Streeter emphasized the expo's renewed energy, describing it as an ideal opportunity for companies to showcase their brands, engage with key decision-makers, and strengthen community ties within the commercial marine industry.