StocExpo 2027 – Rotterdam, Netherlands

What to expect

StocExpo 2027 is the world’s leading international event for the tank storage and future fuels industry, returning to Rotterdam for its 23rd edition. The event is where storage terminal owners, operators, oil majors, chemical companies, ports, and technology providers meet to do business, share knowledge and shape the future of energy infrastructure.

You can expect direct access to more than 200 solution providers showcasing innovations across the entire bulk liquid storage value chain. The show floor features live technology demonstrations, robotics, automation and safety systems in action, giving you a first-hand look at how terminals can improve efficiency, safety and sustainability.

The conference programme is curated in partnership with FETSA, EEMUA, NH3 Event and Tank Storage Magazine. Four dedicated streams cover tank storage, future fuels, clean ammonia, safety and digitalisation. Senior leaders from companies such as Vopak, LBC Tank Terminals, Shell, BP, Tepsa, Evos, Navigator Terminals and Stolthaven provide strategic insights into market trends, regulation and investment.

Networking is central to StocExpo. The event includes late-night networking drinks, an off-site after party, the Global Tank Storage Awards dinner, a VIP lounge, and the exclusive LBC Terminal Tour offering behind-the-scenes access to real terminal operations. Whether you are looking for qualified leads, new suppliers or partnership opportunities, StocExpo delivers valuable connections under one roof.

Event dates

Event Dates: March 9–10, 2027
Opening Hours:
Day 1: 09:30 – 19:00 including late-night networking
Day 2: 09:30 – 16:30
Venue: Rotterdam Ahoy, Ahoyweg 10, 3084 BA Rotterdam, Netherlands
Organiser: Easyfairs Netherlands BV on behalf of StocExpo

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Venue & event site

Rotterdam Ahoy is one of Europe’s most established exhibition and event venues, located in the south of Rotterdam with excellent road and public transport links. The venue offers over 50,000 sqm of exhibition space across modern, interconnected halls.

StocExpo takes place in the Ahoy exhibition halls, designed for large-scale industrial events with high ceilings for live demos of robotic arms, crawlers and inspection drones. The layout is zoned for easy navigation.

Key zones on site include:
Sprint Robotics Demo Zone: Live demonstrations of cutting-edge robotics transforming maintenance, inspection and automation.
American Pavilion: A dedicated high-visibility platform for US companies to showcase expertise and reach global buyers.
Spotlight Pods: Cost-effective showcase pods for start-ups and niche solution providers.
Innovation Gallery: Curated display of new products and technologies launching at the show.
Conference Theatres: Four parallel conference stages with full AV and live translation support.

The venue also offers on-site catering, a VIP lounge, business meeting areas and cloakroom facilities.

Full event programme

The StocExpo programme combines exhibition, conference, live demos and networking to maximise your time.

Exhibition: Open across both days with 200+ exhibitors covering tanks, terminals, software, pumps, valves, measurement, safety systems, automation, cleaning, inspection, engineering and future fuels infrastructure.

FETSA Tank Storage Conference: The leading forum for tank storage and future fuels professionals, connecting terminal operators, ports, traders and policymakers to address key industry challenges.

Future Fuels Conference: Developed with Association NH3 Event, focused on future fuels, safety, regulation, emissions reduction and terminal design for repurposing existing assets.

EEMUA Workshops: NEW certified training workshops offering EEMUA CPD-accredited certification through two expert-led workshops held each morning.

Sprint Robotics Drones & Robotics Zone: Bigger than ever with live demonstrations of arms, crawlers and inspection drones showing safety innovations on the show floor.

Networking Programme: Late-night networking evening, off-site after party, pitch lunch sessions and the Tank Storage Awards.

LBC Terminal Tour: Exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of LBC Tank Terminal operations, with priority access for VIPs. Registering does not guarantee a place and pre-booking is essential.

Racing schedule & sessions

StocExpo is not a motorsport event, so there is no racing schedule in the traditional sense. Instead, the event operates on a conference and demonstration timetable that delivers continuous action across the show floor.

Conference Sessions: Morning keynotes followed by parallel streams on storage developments, digitalisation, safety leadership, decarbonisation, ammonia and hydrogen storage, and market outlooks. Each session includes Q&A with speakers.

Live Demo Sessions: The Sprint Robotics Demo Zone runs timed demonstrations every hour, showing robotic tank cleaning, inspection crawlers, non-contact radar measurement and drone inspections.

Spotlight Pitches: Short 15-minute product pitches on the open show floor from exhibitors launching new technologies.

Awards Session: The Global Tank Storage Awards ceremony takes place on the evening of the first day, recognising innovation, safety and sustainability achievements.

This structured schedule ensures that at any time you have a choice of learning, networking or sourcing solutions.

Drivers, teams & competitors

In the context of StocExpo, the drivers of the industry are the leading terminal operators, energy companies and innovators shaping the future of storage.

Terminal Operators & Owners: Teams from Vopak, LBC Tank Terminals, Tepsa, Evos Hamburg, Stolthaven Terminals, Navigator Terminals, Quantem, Oiltanking and Alpha Storage Group attend with buying power.

Energy Majors: Delegations from Shell, BP, ExxonMobil, TotalEnergies and Phillips 66 & Calor participate in strategic discussions.

Technology Teams: Engineering and solution providers such as Emerson, Endress+Hauser, Toptech Systems, M+F Technologies, QADworks, ICR Integrity, Gerotto, Texplor and Teqplay bring technical teams to demonstrate products.

Industry Bodies: FETSA, EEMUA, Port of Rotterdam Authority and other associations drive policy and safety standards sessions.

Competitors for Awards: Companies competing for recognition at the Tank Storage Awards include innovators in robotics, environmental performance and safety, such as CSpect, Aquacycl and Aquarius Energy.

Cars & automotive highlights

StocExpo focuses on industrial transport and logistics rather than passenger cars, but mobility and transport infrastructure is a key theme.

Transport Fleet Innovations: Exhibitors showcase solutions for road tanker loading, safety systems for fuel transport and last-mile logistics optimisation.

Port & Rail Logistics: Sessions on strengthening Rhine corridor collaboration between Rotterdam and Duisburg and rail yard developments such as the Maasvlakte Zuid Railway Yard highlight automotive and rail transport of bulk liquids.

Robotic & Autonomous Vehicles: The Drones & Robotics Zone features autonomous crawlers and inspection vehicles designed for hazardous environments, representing the automotive future of terminal operations.

Future Fuels for Transport: Extensive coverage of biofuels, SAF, hydrogen and ammonia as fuels for road, maritime and aviation sectors, with exhibitors presenting compatible storage and blending infrastructure.

Ticket types

StocExpo operates a tiered ticketing model based on previous editions, with free exhibition access and paid conference access. All prices converted to USD.

Free Visitor Ticket – Exhibition Only: $0. Includes access to the exhibition floor, Sprint Robotics Demo Zone, American Pavilion, Spotlight Pods, Innovation Gallery and networking drinks. This is the standard registration for terminal operators, engineers, procurement and HSEQ professionals.

FETSA Tank Storage Conference Pass: $325 standard. Previous editions offered complimentary tickets for qualified terminal operators through media partnerships, but the standard value is listed at over $270. Includes free exhibition access, two-day conference access, lunch and on-demand content after the event.

Clean Ammonia Storage Conference Pass: Standard price $320. VIP discount price $271, representing a 15% saving off the standard fee. Includes dedicated conference on ammonia safety, regulation and terminal design, plus exhibition entry.

Combined Conference Pass: $520. Provides access to both FETSA and Clean Ammonia Storage Conferences, EEMUA workshops subject to availability, plus all exhibition features.

EEMUA CPD Workshop Add-on: $165 per workshop. Attendees earn CPD-accredited certification through expert-led morning workshops.

Tank Storage Awards Dinner Ticket: $210 per person. Includes three-course dinner, awards ceremony and after-party networking.

VIP & hospitality options

StocExpo offers a curated VIP Programme for senior decision-makers from terminals, oil majors and investment groups.

VIP Package includes:
Free Conference Access: Complimentary access to the FETSA Tank Storage Conference.
Discounted Specialist Conference: 15% discount to the Clean Ammonia Storage Conference at $271 instead of $320.
VIP Lounge Access: Private lounge with meeting tables, refreshments and quiet working space.
Complimentary Hospitality: Free hot lunch and free tea and coffee throughout the event.
Priority Terminal Tour: Priority access to the LBC Terminal Tour.

Additional Hospitality:
Pitch Lunch Host: Opportunity to host a private lunch with selected prospects.
Sponsorship Lounges: Branded meeting pods and private hospitality suites available for exhibitors.
Awards Hospitality: Premium tables at the Global Tank Storage Awards with branding and dedicated host.

VIP status is by invitation and subject to qualification as a buyer or senior operator.

Exhibitors & automotive brands

More than 200 solution providers exhibit, covering the full supply chain. The exhibitor list spans measurement and instrumentation, automation, safety, construction and future fuels.

Key exhibitor categories include:
Tank Design & Construction: Vacono with aluminium geodesic domes and internal floating covers, and companies specialising in tank repair composites such as ICR Integrity with Technowrap technology.
Robotics & Inspection: Gerotto with advanced robotic systems for industrial cleaning in confined spaces, Roboplanet with mobile robotic instruments for corrosion mapping, CSpect with telescopic inspection poles, and Viking EMEA.
Automation & Software: Toptech Systems at stand J10 showcasing midstream innovations, QADworks headline sponsor of the Tank Storage Awards, OpenTAS Group, UAB Software Pavilion and Texplor with smart monitoring systems deployed at DOW Chemical Stade.
Safety & Environmental: Emerson with the world’s first native WirelessHART non-contacting radar level transmitter, Cleanova with PFAS-free coalescing filters, Henkel Adhesives Infrastructure Protection and Repair division, and Aquacycl with environmental performance technology.
Logistics & Terminal Operations: Teqplay with real-time port monitoring and predictive analytics for port calls, LBC Tank Terminals, M+F Technologies, DTN and Kanon Loading Equipment.
Future Fuels: Companies active in biofuels, SAF, hydrogen and ammonia storage solutions.

Leading brands already confirmed for 2027 include major names such as Emerson, Vopak, LBC, Tepsa, Evos and Navigator Terminals.

Event rules

Registration: All attendees must register online in advance with a business email. Badge collection is on-site at Rotterdam Ahoy reception. Photo ID may be requested.

Badge Policy: Badges are non-transferable. Re-printing of lost badges will incur an administration fee of $25.

Behaviour: Professional conduct is expected. The organiser reserves the right to remove anyone displaying disruptive behaviour or unauthorised solicitation.

Photography: Photography is permitted on the show floor for personal use. Commercial photography requires prior written approval from Easyfairs.

Demo Zone Safety: Attendees must follow safety instructions in the Sprint Robotics Demo Zone. PPE will be provided where required and must be worn during live demonstrations.

Terminal Tour Rules: Tour participants must wear closed-toe shoes and comply with LBC Terminals site safety briefing. Minimum age for tour is 18. Spaces are limited and subject to LBC approval.

Conference Access: Conference sessions are subject to capacity. Early arrival is recommended. Sessions may be recorded for on-demand access.

Smoking: Rotterdam Ahoy is a non-smoking venue except in designated outdoor areas.

How to get there

Rotterdam Ahoy is located at Ahoyweg 10, 3084 BA Rotterdam, Netherlands, easily accessible by car, train, metro and air.

By Car: Directly off the A15 motorway, exit 19. Follow signs for Ahoy and Zuidplein. Journey from central Rotterdam is around 15 minutes outside peak hours.

By Train: Rotterdam Centraal is the main international station with connections from Amsterdam Schiphol, Brussels and Paris. From Rotterdam Centraal take metro or bus to Ahoy.

By Air: Rotterdam The Hague Airport is 10 km away, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is 60 km with direct train to Rotterdam. Both airports offer taxi and public transport connections to the venue.

By Metro: Metro Line D and E stop at Zuidplein, a 7-minute walk to Ahoy. Metro Line 25 tram also serves the area.

By Bike: Rotterdam has an extensive cycle network and Ahoy provides bicycle parking.

Public transport & parking

Public Transport: RET operates metro, tram and bus services to Ahoy. The closest metro station is Zuidplein. From Rotterdam Centraal, take Metro D towards De Akkers or Metro E towards Slinge and alight at Zuidplein. Bus lines 25, 70 and 76 also serve Ahoyweg. Day tickets and contactless payment are accepted. For real-time information use the RET app.

Parking: Rotterdam Ahoy offers on-site parking with over 2,000 spaces. Standard parking fee is approximately $16 per day. Pre-booking online is recommended during large events. Additional parking is available at Zuidplein shopping centre within walking distance.

Accessibility of Transport: Zuidplein metro station has step-free access and lifts. Low-floor trams and buses operate on most routes to the venue.

Taxis & Rideshare: Taxi ranks are located outside the main entrance. Major rideshare apps operate in Rotterdam.

Accommodation areas

Rotterdam offers a wide range of accommodation within 2 to 10 km of Ahoy.

Near Ahoy – Charlois & Zuidplein: Budget to mid-range hotels within walking distance, ideal for exhibitors needing early access. Average rate $110 – $160 per night.

City Centre – Kop van Zuid & Centre: 4-star hotels including Marriott, Hilton and nhow Rotterdam with river views and direct metro to Ahoy. Average rate $170 – $250 per night. Best for networking dinners in the city.

Port Area – Katendrecht & Kop van Zuid: Boutique hotels close to terminal areas and port businesses, convenient for terminal tour participants.

Airport Area: Hotels near Rotterdam The Hague Airport for international visitors with short transfers.

Easyfairs works with partner hotels offering negotiated rates. Booking early is recommended as Rotterdam has high demand during exhibition periods.

Food & drink

Rotterdam Ahoy provides multiple catering options across the venue, from quick snacks to full-service restaurants.

On-Site Catering: Food courts in the exhibition halls serve sandwiches, hot meals, salads and beverages. Prices range from $8 for coffee and pastry to $18 for a hot lunch buffet.

VIP & Conference Lunch: Complimentary hot lunch and tea and coffee are included for VIPs and conference delegates in dedicated catering areas.

Networking Drinks: Complimentary drinks are served during the late-night networking evening on the first day, featuring local beers and soft drinks.

Liquid Lane: A traditional StocExpo feature where exhibitors along a dedicated aisle host drinks and hospitality on stands, creating a social atmosphere for business discussions.

Local Restaurants: The Zuidplein area offers fast-food and casual dining. Rotterdam city centre, 15 minutes by metro, offers extensive dining from Michelin-starred to international street food.

Accessibility

Rotterdam Ahoy is fully accessible for visitors with reduced mobility.

Physical Access: Step-free access to all exhibition halls, conference theatres and catering areas. Lifts to all levels and accessible restrooms on each floor.

Wheelchair Access: Wheelchair loan is available on request at the venue reception, subject to availability. Reserved seating areas in conference theatres.

Hearing Assistance: Hearing loops are available in conference theatres. Contact the organiser in advance for sign language interpreter requirements.

Visual Assistance: Guide dogs are permitted throughout the venue. Large-print show guides are available on request.

Dietary Requirements: Catering team accommodates dietary needs including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal on request when notified 48 hours in advance.

Parking: Designated accessible parking spaces close to the main entrance with a valid blue badge.

Best races & attractions to see

While StocExpo has no racing, the best attractions are the competitive and high-energy parts of the programme.

Global Tank Storage Awards: The most anticipated attraction, celebrating excellence in safety, innovation and sustainability. The evening includes dinner, entertainment and networking.

Sprint Robotics Live Demo Zone: Continuous action with robots, drones and crawlers demonstrating live tank inspections and cleaning. Crowds gather for the hourly showcases of new automation.

LBC Terminal Tour: Highly rated by past visitors as an unmissable experience to see real terminal operations behind the scenes.

Future Fuels & Ammonia Conferences: High-level debates on the energy transition, where major terminal operators share roadmaps for repurposing assets for hydrogen and ammonia.

Liquid Lane Networking: The late-night networking evening transforms the show floor into a social hub with exhibitor hospitality, live music and themed stands, often cited as the best place to forge partnerships.

Previous year’s highlights

The 2026 edition under the theme Fuelling Global Collaboration returned to Rotterdam Ahoy with international experts and innovators and set the benchmark for 2027.

Attendance: Over 3,500 industry professionals attended to do business and discuss latest trends, with representation from over 80 countries.

Exhibition: More than 200 solution providers showcased innovation including live demos of arms, crawlers and inspection drones.

Conference: Four streams delivered by Tank Storage Magazine, EEMUA, NH3 and FETSA discussing future fuels, safety, digitalisation and ammonia. First wave speakers included leaders from Evos Hamburg, S&P Global and Tepsa.

Awards: The Global Tank Storage Awards celebrated winners including Aquarius Energy and Aquacycl in environmental performance, and CSpect winning bronze in Drones & Robotics Solution.

Networking: Late-night networking, off-site after party and terminal tour were fully booked, with exhibitors reporting high-quality meetings and organic growth from exhibiting.

Innovation: New features included CPD-accredited EEMUA workshops and the American Pavilion for US companies.

Official tickets

Secure your place through the official StocExpo website to ensure valid entry and avoid third-party fees.

Official Website: https://www.stocexpo.com/
Registration Portal: Register via the Register button on the homepage for free exhibition tickets or paid conference passes.

Pricing in USD for 2027 is based on 2026 published rates until new rates are announced:
Exhibition Ticket: $0 – Free
FETSA Tank Storage Conference: $325
Clean Ammonia Storage Conference: $320 standard / $271 with VIP discount
Combined Conference Pass: $520
EEMUA Workshop Add-on: $165
Tank Storage Awards Dinner: $210

Contact for Tickets:
Phone: +44 20 3196 4300
Email: stocexpouk@gmail.com
Venue: Rotterdam Ahoy, Ahoyweg 10, 3084 BA Rotterdam, Netherlands

Group discounts are available for teams of 3 or more from the same terminal. Early bird rates typically offer 15% saving when booked 90 days in advance.