The Cruise and Ferry Exhibition and Conference taking place 13-15 May in London is the world renowned biennial event for the ferry, fast ferry and cruise industry. With over 400 exhibitors, 3,500 visitors and more than 140 delegates participating this event will prove to be the key arena to network with industry peers and clients, sell products/services, meet suppliers and debate interesting and topical industry issues with senior decision makers. For the first time at Cruise and Ferry, exhibitors will be able to add to the impact created by their stand by giving sales presentations within the exhibition hall to an invited group of existing clients, new prospects and visitors.

This new development for Cruise and Ferry 2003 gives exhibitors a new and dynamic way of communicating their products and brands to a targeted audience. The 3-day conference focuses on the latest developments in management, technical and operational issues. It includes panel debates and discussions encouraging the delegates’ interactive participation and provides the platform for networking opportunities with leading international experts in the industries.The achievements of the Cruise and Ferry and Fast Ferry industries will be celebrated at the 2nd annual Cruise + Ferry Gala Awards Dinner. Taking place on Wednesday 14th May 2003 at the Hilton London Metropole, the event will attract around 800 industry professionals. The awards will be presented in many categories such as Best Overall Interior Design on a Cruise Vessel, Best Innovation in Safety Systems or Safety Technology, Best Technical Development, Best Environmental Contribution, Most Significant New Build - Fast Ferry, Most Significant New Build – Ferry, Most Significant New Build - Cruise Vessel and Marketing Innovation.