WHAT'S ON AT BREAKBULK AMERICAS 2026
The countdown is on, Breakbulk Americas 2026 is just around the corner! Get ready for much more than an exhibition floor, with exclusive networking events, inspiring industry discussions, NextWave talent initiatives, Women in Breakbulk experiences, and hands-on workshops.
However you choose to spend your time, you’ll leave Houston with fresh ideas, valuable connections, and new opportunities to grow your business. Don’t miss your chance to be part of it.
2026 Exhibitor Snapshot
Hear industry insights from experts
Explore our dynamic programme of expert-led sessions, panels, and insights across our Breakbulk Live and Breakbulk Voices stages.
Breakbulk Live Stage
The Breakbulk Live Stage will showcase business opportunities, strategy and answers to the most pressing industry questions. It will feature leading breakbulk and project executives who will provide insights into the latest business and trade intelligence, as well as delve deeper into key markets, sectors and issues affecting the whole supply chain.
Join the conversation as we analyse industry megatrends, the global project market outlook and discover where the next breakbulk and project cargo business opportunities will come from.
Breakbulk Voices Stage - New for 2026
The Breakbulk Voices Stage launches at Breakbulk Americas 2026 as a brand-new stage bringing fresh energy to the programme. It will feature practical presentations, real-world case studies, expert panels and forward-looking discussions tackling the industry’s most relevant challenges.
With a focus on actionable insights and new perspectives, the stage will also host a high-energy innovation pitch, giving emerging ideas and voices a platform. Breakbulk Voices is where bold thinking and real-world experience come together to shape what’s next for the sector.
Plan your visit to Breakbulk Americas 2026
Get set for a smooth start at Breakbulk Americas. Check the essential details before you travel, from opening times and venue information to your badge and accommodation, so you can arrive ready to make the most of your time in Houston.
New opening times
10:00 – 19:00
10:00 – 17:00
Plan your visit around the full event schedule and make the most of your time onsite.
Prepare your badge
Have your badge QR code ready to scan at the registration area, where you’ll print and collect your event badge.
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Our speakers
Top sessions to attend
Keynote: What Gets Built and Why
Tuesday, Sept. 22 | 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Breakbulk Live Stage
Trade and supply chain expert Lori Ann LaRocco looks beyond the headlines to examine the global forces reshaping investment and industrial activity – and what they mean for the Americas. View sessionThe Next Generation Takeover
Tuesday, Sept. 22 | 1:30PM - 2:00PM
Breakbulk Voices Stage
This session brings young professionals together to explore how career priorities, work culture and skillsets are evolving, including the growing influence of technologies like AI on day-to-day roles and future career paths.
View sessionFuture Thinkers Super Session
Tuesday, Sept. 22 | 2:45PM - 3:55PM
Breakbulk Live Stage
Breakbulk's Future Thinkers have spent the past year identifying trends across three core disciplines: maritime and ports, supply chain and logistics, and energy and infrastructure projects.
View sessionThe Innovation Pitch
Tuesday, Sept. 22 | 2:45PM - 4:00PM
Breakbulk Voices Stage
A live pitch session spotlighting start-ups bringing new thinking into the port and maritime sector – from smarter operations to practical solutions for real industry challenges.
Find out moreNetwork at the show
Women in Breakbulk Breakfast
Tuesday, Sept. 22 | 8:30AM - 10:30AM
Start your day by connecting with women from across the global project cargo and breakbulk community over a breakfast buffet before the exhibition floor opens.
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Cargo & Cowboys The Kick Off Party
Tuesday, Sept. 22 | 4:00PM - 7:00PM
Kick off Breakbulk Americas Texas-style at the Kick Off Party! Grab a taco, raise a tequila, and soak up the sounds of live music as the project cargo and breakbulk community comes together for an unforgettable evening..jpg?ext=.jpg)
NextWave 30 Awards & Networking Drinks
Tuesday, Sept. 22 | 5:00PM - 6:00PM
Continue the celebration after the NextWave 30 Awards Ceremony by connecting with the industry's rising stars. Find out more
Drinks to the Future Reception
Wednesday, Sept. 23 | 3:30PM - 4:30PM
Join us as we celebrate the winners of our first Scenario Writing Contest and raise a glass to another successful Breakbulk Americas. Make those final connections, exchange one last business card, and toast to the future of breakbulk before the show closes.
Final Chance to Get Your Ticket for Breakbulk Americas 2026
The biggest gathering for project cargo and breakbulk professionals is returning in 2026. Don’t miss your final chance to secure your ticket, connect with industry leaders, discover new opportunities, and help shape the future of logistics.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are multiple ways to get involved. Join us as a visitor, exhibit to showcase your solutions, or consider sponsorship to gain maximum visibility. Learn more about exhibiting.
Breakbulk Americas 2026 will take place on September 22-23 2026 in Houston, Texas. The venue is George R. Brown Convention Centre, 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX 77010.
Breakbulk Americas attracts over 5,600 professionals from across the globe, enabling you to meet with companies large and small from all parts of the supply chain, including shippers. You’ll also meet the specialized transporters, project forwarders and other service providers that fulfil critical roles on project teams.
We offer a variety of advertising opportunities, including ads in Breakbulk Magazine (distributed at the event), BreakbulkONE (our monthly newsletter), and website banner ads. These options help expand your reach before, during, and after the event. See the Media Kit and talk to your sales representative.
The Breakbulk Global Shipper Program is a global community of cargo owners involved in the logistics and transportation of oversized, heavy-lift, and project cargo. To maintain the integrity of the program and ensure it delivers value to its members, Breakbulk Global Shipper Program tickets are reserved exclusively for professionals who:
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Represent companies that own, produce, or procure cargo (e.g., EPCs, OEMs, energy companies, mining firms, etc.)
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Are directly responsible for project logistics, procurement, or supply chain decisions involving breakbulk and project cargo
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Do not provide third-party logistics, freight forwarding, or supply chain services to cargo owners
If your company does not fall within this category, we would still love to welcome you to the event with as a visitor, which offers full access to the exhibition floor, networking opportunities, and content sessions.
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