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What You Need to Know About The 2021 Edition

The world’s largest seafood exposition is moving to Barcelona, Spain, starting with the 2021 edition

The 29th edition of Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global will take place on 7-9 September 2021 at Fira Barcelona, Gran Via venue, in Barcelona.

Every year, Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global, continues to break records in terms of total attendance and exhibit space. The last edition, in 2019, hosted more than 29,000 seafood buyers and suppliers from around the globe with over 2,000 exhibiting companies, making it the largest and most successful event in the expo’s history.

The decision is the result of extensive market research based on exhibitor and attendee feedback over the years and an evaluation of major destinations throughout Europe. Barcelona’s robust hotel offering will provide attendees and exhibitors considerable value for their investment and a larger, modern venue will present long-term growth opportunities

Fira Barcelona hosts around 150 events annually bringing in-depth expertise servicing global trade events. Fira’s state-of-the-art Gran Via venue is one of the largest in Europe, with over 200,000 square meters of floor space, 8 exhibit halls, more than 40 restaurants and is easily accessible by car, train and plane.

Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global
7-9 September 2021

Fira Barcelona Gran Via venue
Av. Joan Carles I, 64
08908, L’Hospitalet de Llobregat
Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona is a major international destination for trade events and a major seafood hub in Europe. Its robust hotel offering will provide attendees and exhibitors considerable value for their investment and a larger, modern venue that will present long-term growth opportunities. The vibrant seaside city features a variety of hotel options, restaurants, renowned cultural attractions, markets, outdoor activities and a busy nightlife.

Barcelona is easily accessible by air, road and train.
The international airport, Barcelona – El Prat Airport, is just 15 minutes away from the center of Barcelona and links the city with the world’s main capitals. A wide range of railway system connects Barcelona with many national and international destinations. The High-Speed Train (AVE) makes it easy to go in and out of the city from major cities in Europe and Spain. There are more than 10,500 taxis in Barcelona and its metropolitan area, easily identifiable with their yellow and black colors.

Read more about Barcelona here.

Official Hotel Partner

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As a city that is used to host many large international events, Barcelona offers a wide selection of hotel options.

Be sure to book inside the official room block. Diversified Communications has negotiated the lowest available rates in the city with hotel partner, bnetwork. Booking inside the block is the best way to ensure you receive the lowest available rates and fair conditions in 2021 and beyond.

The event hotel block includes 11,809 rooms across 265 hotels from various star categories at negotiated rates, including 7 large hotels within walking distance of the facility.

Book your hotel room through bnetwork and you will have more options to choose from at the lowest hotel rates:
— Click here for individual reservations (up to 5 reservations)
— For group reservation (from 6 reservations), please contact bnetwork directly at +34 93 550 03 50 or [email protected]

You can start booking your hotel rooms for the September 2021 event now, with no cancellation penalty until 3 June 2021 for individuals and groups.*

*In the event of a cancellation/postponement of Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global because of, or connected to, the coronavirus (Covid-19) before 1 August 2021, bnetwork guarantees a reimbursement of 80% of the deposit paid, and 20% of the deposit paid towards the next edition.

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The Gran Via venue is conveniently located in Barcelona, one of the most modern cities in Europe, and offers cutting-edge services and logistics. The venue features 8 exhibit halls, more than 40 restaurants, and is easily accessible by car, train and plane.

Fira Gran Via is situated only 12 kilometers from the international airport and 3 kilometers from Barcelona’s historic city center and is connected to both via the local public transport network.

For more information on how to get to the Gran Via venue >>

Fira Accessibility Map

Why is Seafood Expo Global the world’s biggest seafood trade fair? Because it works for buyers and suppliers alike:

Buyers

In 2019, 93% of buyers said they would return in 2020 because…

  • 83% found new products/services
  • 75% plan to purchase as a result of attending


Find even more reasons to attend on the Why Attend page.

Suppliers

In 2019, 99% of suppliers said they would exhibit again in 2020 because…

  • 94% met their objectives for exhibiting
  • 82% of visitors are involved in or influence purchasing decisions


Find even more reasons to exhibit on the Why Exhibit page.

Benefits of the Move

  • Barcelona is a major international destination for trade events. Its robust hotel offering will provide attendees and exhibitors considerable value for their investment and a larger, modern venue will present long-term growth opportunities.
  • Barcelona, the larger hotel inventory (223 hotels throughout the city, including 7 near the facility) will give more options to choose from at the lowest hotel rates. Hotel booking is available now, through bnetwork, with no cancellation penalty until 3 June 2021 for individuals and groups. See section on “Hotel Information”.
  • The modern Gran Via venue features more than 40 restaurants, and is only 3 km away from Barcelona’s historic city center.

Helpful Info on Barcelona

— Weather
The weather in Barcelona in September is sunny and the temperature ranges between 26-20 degrees Celsius.
— Read more about the City of Barcelona >>
— How to get to the City and to the Gran Via venue?

When Will Registration be Open?

Visitor registration for the 2021 edition will open in the Spring of 2021.

If you have any questions, please send us an email at [email protected]

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