The new-generation trade fair and innovation hub that connects Ecuador’s tuna fleet, processors, suppliers, investors and global blue-tech companies to co-create a more competitive, traceable and sustainable South Pacific value chain.

Trade Fair 2.0 – A renewed exhibition where the entire tuna value chain meets: fleet, processors, suppliers, ports, logistics, finance and services, all in one place.

Global Innovation Showroom – A meeting point between the South Pacific tuna cluster and cutting-edge solutions from around the world: blue tech, data, AI, fintech, energy, logistics and more, all focused on innovating and strengthening the region’s industry.

Intelligent 1-to-1 Matchmaking – Curated meetings, conferences and panels that connect the right decision-makers with the right global solution providers, turning conversations into pilots, alliances and new business.

THE NEW EPICENTER OF BLUE INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY AND SUSTAINABILITY OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC

90+

COMPANIES

25+

COUNTRIES

55%+

INTERNATIONAL PRESENCE

BUILT OVER 13 EDITIONS—A PROVEN INTERNATIONAL FOOTPRINT

“We don’t just bring international companies to Manta—we engineer their soft landing. We map the real priorities, gaps, and decision dynamics of the South Pacific tuna industry, then align each company’s capabilities into a tailored presence and curated meetings—so solutions land realistically, and partnerships turn into business.”

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OUR PARTICIPANTS

Expopesca 2026 is designed for three main groups that need each other to move the South Pacific tuna industry forward:

TUNA INDUSTRY

Fleet owners and processors Identify solutions to reduce costs, losses and risks, explore technologies for traceability, monitoring and compliance, and sit at the same table with key suppliers, startups and regulators.

TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION

Blue Tech companies and solution providers gain a true soft landing into Ecuador’s tuna cluster: direct access to decision-makers, high-visibility showcase at the Innovation Showroom, and curated matchmaking—aligned to real industry needs—to activate pilots, partnerships, and new business.

INSTITUTIONS & SPONSORS

Institutions, academia and sponsors
use a concrete platform to support sustainable, competitive fisheries, increase visibility and positioning in a strategic export sector, and open spaces for dialogue, knowledge exchange and joint initiatives.

OUR 4 PILLARS

A working platform that connects the South Pacific tuna cluster with global innovation, smart alliances and real, measurable change.

TRADE FAIR & EXHIBITION

Stands and booths for suppliers, shipyards, equipment, services, logistics, insurance, ports and complementary industries that support the tuna value chain.

INNOVATION SHOWROOM – BLUE TECH & STARTUPS

A curated space for international and local technology companies and startups to present solutions in traceability, monitoring, digitalization, automation, energy, water, social impact and more.

CONFERENCES & SMART MATCHMAKING

A program of conferences, panels and 1-to-1 meetings designed around the concrete needs of fleet owners and processors, connecting them with ideal suppliers, innovators, investors and institutions.

STRATEGIC WEBINAR SERIES – BLUE ROUTE 2026

A four-part series of closed, 1-hour webinars for tuna fleet and plant industry leaders, each focused on a critical challenge and connecting them with innovation, tech, fintech, AI, banking and logistics partners.

TUNA FLEET OWNERS & PROCESSING PLANTS

For decision-makers in vessels and plants who need solutions for costs, efficiency, traceability, compliance, data and people.
Expopesca 2026 helps you see, in one place, technologies, partners and ideas that can be implemented in Manta and in the South Pacific tuna cluster.

BLUE TECH COMPANIES & STARTUPS

For innovation, technology and startup teams that want to enter or grow in the South Pacific tuna value chain.
The Innovation Showroom and Ruta Azul webinars connect you directly with fleet owners, processors and key stakeholders looking for concrete solutions.

INSTITUTIONS, SPONSORS & STRATEGIC PARTNERS

For banks, insurers, logistics, ports, public institutions, academia and international organizations that support a competitive and sustainable tuna sector.
Expopesca 2026 offers visibility, positioning and concrete spaces to launch initiatives, alliances and programs with high impact on the blue economy.

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

May 6–8, 2026 | Manta, Ecuador

Two connected venues. One mission: accelerate real solutions and partnerships for the tuna value chain.

Day 1

WED, MAY 6 | OPENING + KICKOFF CONNECTIONS

TPM Expo Floor (2:30–8:00 PM)
Opening Ceremony (2:30 PM) — the official start and first on-floor discovery.

Expo Floor (3:00–8:00 PM) — Live solution showcases, demos, meetings, and partnerships across the tuna value chain.

Hotel Oro Verde (8:00–10:30 PM)
Blue Night — an elegant tuna gastronomic experience + drinks for high-level executives and decision-makers to connect with purpose: curated introductions, strategic networking, and the first bridges between industry needs and innovation.

Day 2

THU, MAY 7 | BLUE SUMMIT + 4 PILLARS IN ACTION + EXPO FLOOR

Hotel Oro Verde (9:00 AM–1:00 PM)
Blue Innovation Hub LATAM Showcase — conferences, panels, and rapid pitches focused on practical solutions across our 4 Smart Blocks:

Traceability & Smart Logistics
Smart Ocean (AI)
Plant 4.0
Zero Social Risk

Expect real use cases, compliance-ready approaches, operational efficiency, and scalable partnerships—built around what fleet owners and processors are prioritizing now.

TPM Expo Floor (3:00–8:00 PM)
Back to the expo for live demos, stand activations, and meetings on the floor.

Day 3

FRI, MAY 8 | CURATED DEALFLOW + FINAL EXPO DAY

Hotel Oro Verde (8:00–10:00 AM)
Strategic Breakfast + Curated 1-to-1 Business Rounds — focused conversations, matched interests, and clear next steps to move from interest to pilots and agreements.

TPM Expo Floor (3:00–7:00 PM)
Final expo day — close meetings, confirm pilots, and move partnerships forward.

BLUE ROUTE 2026

Strategic Webinar Series

Before Manta, we activate 4 members-only live webinars (one per week) focused on the real operational and compliance pressures of Manta’s tuna fleet and processors—then connect those priorities with practical solutions from the Blue Tech, fintech, logistics, insurance, and AI ecosystem participating in Expopesca 2026.

Webinar 1

Traceability 360°: From Set to Can, No Data Gaps

Audit-ready traceability from high seas to plant and export—built to meet market access, Anti-IUU, and key regulatory requirements (EU/US/CIAT) without slowing operations.

Webinar 2

FADs, Climate & Sustainability as Competitive Advantage

Responsible FAD management and credible sustainability proof—supported by oceanography, satellite insights, and climate modeling to reduce risk and strengthen commercial positioning.

Webinar 3

Competing with Asia: Cost, Energy, Water & Waste

Productivity and cost control through efficiency, smart water/effluent management, and automation/sensors across critical plant processes—while protecting HACCP/FDA/EU standards.

Webinar 4

Data, People & Social Compliance: The New Risk Factor

Prepare for human-rights and social audits with digital systems that document work conditions, safety, training, and transparent payments/contracts—across vessels and plants.

SOFT LANDING + INNOVATION MATCH + PILOT PATHWAY

We turn real demand in the South Pacific tuna cluster into curated decision-maker access, pilot-ready briefs, and partnerships—before Expopesca 2026 begins.

Limited slots are managed to prevent competitor saturation and protect partner outcomes.

THE SOFT LANDING METHOD

Not random networking—an engineered route from

need → pilot → scale.

Demand Mapping (Inside the Cluster)

We capture constraints, compliance pressure, bottlenecks, and KPIs across fleets, plants, and export operations.
Solution Fit & Readiness Diagnosis

We assess deployment capacity, data requirements, and regulatory relevance (EU/US/CIAT; Anti-IUU; food safety).
Curated Decision-Maker Introductions

1-to-1 meetings are built around a shared problem statement—not generic pitching—with the right departments at the table.
Pilot Blueprint (Scope + KPIs + Governance)

If both parties agree, an executable pilot is designed: objectives, evidence requirements, KPIs, owners, and timeline.
Showcase + Deal Follow-Through

Visibility at Expopesca + intelligent matchmaking + structured follow-up to convert meetings into pilots, rollouts, and agreements.

Ready to validate fit and pathway?

OPEN INNOVATION MATCH OPPORTUNITIES

High-priority challenge areas we are converting into curated meetings and possible pilots. Each opportunity is structured with an owner, outcome, and measurable success.

Traceability 360°: Set → Can, No Data Gaps
Owner: Compliance + Plant Ops + Export
Outcome: audit-ready traceability without slowing operations (market access + Anti-IUU + EU/US/CIAT)
Anti-IUU Evidence Workflow (Operational Speed + Proof Integrity)
Owner: Compliance
Outcome: fewer documentation gaps, faster verification, standardized evidence packs
Responsible FAD Management Proof Kit
Owner: Fleet Ops + Sustainability
Outcome: credible proof artifacts supported by oceanography + satellite insights
Climate & Risk Modeling for Sustainability Positioning
Owner: Sustainability + Commercial
Outcome: risk reduction + stronger commercial positioning with credible modeling
Plant Efficiency Sprint: Cost / Energy Optimization
Owner: Plant Ops + Maintenance
Outcome: measurable unit-cost reduction via efficiency + automation/sensors
Smart Water / Effluent / Waste Control (Standards-Protected)
Owner: Plant Ops + EHS
Outcome: stability + compliance improvements without compromising HACCP/FDA/EU operations
Food Safety Digitization Layer (HACCP/FDA/EU)
Owner: QA / Food Safety
Outcome: digitized monitoring + traceable controls + audit readiness
Social Compliance Evidence System (Vessels + Plants)
Owner: HR + Compliance + Ops
Outcome: human-rights & social audit readiness: working conditions, safety, training, transparent payments/contracts

SMART MATCHMAKING ENGINE

We curate meetings based on department priorities, readiness, and pilot feasibility—so both sides leave with a defined next step.

Precision Fit: Ops / Compliance / Sustainability / QA / HR / Finance matching
Pilot-First Conversations: anchored to a pilot hypothesis + measurable outcome
Follow-Through Built In: owners, next steps, and timeline captured post-meeting

ENTER WITH STRUCTURE. EXECUTE WITH PROOF.

If you’re serious about entering the South Pacific tuna value chain, we’ll validate fit, define the pilot pathway, and engineer the right introductions.

to validate match potential.

SPONSORS & PARTNERS

Trusted by the organizations shaping the future of the South Pacific tuna value chain.

GET INVOLVED

One experience. Two venues. Real outcomes.

Showcase on the TPM Expo Floor and connect at Hotel Oro Verde—where the right stakeholders meet, align, and turn opportunities into next steps, pilots, and partnerships.

REQUEST PARTICIPATION INFO

Every request is personally reviewed—expect a direct email response.

Connect With Us

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+593 994 805 308

isidromendizabal@xpocorp.com

Manta, Ecuador

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