FAQs

Q When and where is the next edition of Autonomous Ship Expo?  

A The next edition of Autonomous Ship Expo & Conference takes place at RAI Amsterdam, The Netherlands on June 24, 25 & 26, 2025.

Q What are the opening times of the expo?  

A Opening times for the expo are as follows:

Tuesday, June 24, 2025: 10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday, June 25, 2025: 10:00 - 18:00
Thursday, June 26, 2025: 10:00 - 15:00

Q When and where is the next edition of Autonomous Ship Conference?  

A The next edition of Autonomous Ship Conference takes place at RAI Amsterdam, The Netherlands on June 24, 25 & 26, 2025.

Q Where can I find details of the Autonomous Ship Conference schedule?  

A The conference schedule can be found on the page titled 'Autonomous Ship Conference program'.

Q How can I access Autonomous Ship Expo? 

A To access the event, simply register for a free expo pass. Your pass will give you access on all three days.

Q Do I need to register separately for the co-located event, Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo? 

A No, your free expo pass will give you access to both Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo and Autonomous Ship Expo 2025. However, each of the separate conferences will require a paid for delegate pass.

Q. Who is the event for?  

A The event is designed to help ship designers, fleet owners, naval architects, classification societies, port authorities, shipyards, terminal managers, equipment manufacturers and maritime research organizations prepare for the introduction of autonomous ships and operational challenges.

Q Is this a trade event only?  

A Yes, this event is aimed at industry professionals only.

Q Can I bring a child to the event?  

A Children under the age of 16 are not permitted to attend Autonomous Ship. This policy ensures a professional and safe environment for all attendees. We recommend making alternative arrangements for young children during the event. 

Q Are there business facilities at the event?  

A Yes. Please refer to the venue website for specific details. Venue information.

Q Are there catering facilities at the event?  

A The RAI has six permanent restaurants, please see Visitor Information on the venue's website for more details.

Q Who organizes this event?  

A Autonomous Ship Expo and Conference are organized by UKi Media & Events, a division of UKIP Media & Events Ltd.

Q Where can I find venue information? 

A The venue has detailed visitor information on its website, RAI Amsterdam.

Q Where can I stay?  

A Please visit our Travel and Accommodation page to see all options to make your stay as comfortable and affordable as possible.

Q Are there any preferential rates through an official accommodation partner?  

A Yes, our official housing bureau is FHTglobal. Please visit the Autonomous Ship dedicated page to secure the best hotel rates.

Q How do I reach the venue by public transport?  

A Please visit the following link for all details regarding Public Transport. 

Q How do I reach the venue by car?  

A Please visit the following link for all details regarding Arriving by Car.

Q Is there free parking at the event?  

A No. Exhibitors can purchase parking tickets via the web shop and visitors can purchase via the Amsterdam RAI website: When would you like to park? » RAI Parking or when they arrive.

Q How do I register for access passes for my team?  

A Registering your team is just a few steps away. Simply log into your Exhibitor Manual and you will find a link for registration.

Q What are the build days and timings?  

A Sunday, June 22, 2025: 08:00 - 20:00
Custom build booths with independent contractor ONLY - safety shoes and hard hats required.

Monday, June 23, 2025: 08:00 - 18:00
Custom build booths with independent contractor ONLY - safety shoes and hard hats required & Shell Scheme and pop-up booths exhibitors permitted entry for decorating their booths.

Monday, June 23, 2025: 18:00 - 20:00
Final light decoration and finishing work of all booths only. All aisles must be cleared by 18:00 and forklifts will no longer be permitted.

Q Can I gain early access to the halls on breakdown?  

A No exhibits may be removed before the exhibition closes at 15:00 hrs on Thursday, June 26, 2025 nor will any contractors be allowed into the halls until this time - please ensure that you have briefed your contractors accordingly.

Q What is the breakdown process and timings?  

A Thursday, June 26, 2025: 15:30 - 22:00
Friday, June 27, 2025: 08:00 - 16:00

When the exhibition closes at 15:00 hrs, the carpet will be taken up as quickly as possible. Exhibitors are requested not to put anything in the aisles which might impede this activity. Empty cases and packing material stored with the official on-site handling agent will not be delivered until the carpet has been removed.

When the carpet has been removed, the estimated time for the return of empty cases will be between 2-3 hours. Exhibitors that require forklift assistance for repacking and/or loading, should note that this will only be available once all the empties have been returned. We appreciate your patience in this matter.

Full details can be found in your Exhibitor Manual.

Q Where can I park?  

A Please see the RAI Frequently Asked Questions page here for details of all parking options.

Q Can I leave my vehicle onsite during build and breakdown?  

A You can leave your vehicle in the parking garage – see the RAI parking web page here for more information.

Q Can I apply for a parking permit?  

A You can order a parking permit via the online exhibitor manual (exhibitors) or Amsterdam RAI webshop (visitors)

Q Can I collect visitor data throughout the show?  

A You can collect leads by scanning badges of sales prospects using the Visit Connect app on your smartphone or tablet. To order your Visit lead retrieval system, simply click here and complete the form.