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New in 2026:

all about ports

all about ports is the new industry event dedicated to shaping the future of port operations held alongside SMM.

For the first time, this unique combination of conference and exhibition provides a comprehensive view of all port structures and processes. It’s where international decision-makers meet to design solutions for resilient and climate-neutral ports.

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More topics and even more networking

We are constantly improving SMM to remain the state-of-the-art business and networking platform for the maritime industry. In response to rising market needs, we’ll continue to expand our special areas as well as offering you new possibilities for presentation, interaction and networking.

Energy Efficieny Hub

MS&D Expo

Maritime Career Market

Start-ups@SMM

Book your stand at the Maritime Career Market today!

Showcase your company as a top employer and connect with skilled professionals and young talent at SMM.

With your own booth, you’ll be at the heart of the maritime career hub. Register now and secure your stand!

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Eine Podiumsdiskussion auf einer Bühne mit sieben Personen, von denen eine am Rednerpult steht und sechs in einer Reihe auf orangefarbenen Sesseln sitzen. Hinter ihnen zeigt eine große Leinwand den Titel der Veranstaltung zum Thema maritime Entwicklung und internationale Zusammenarbeit. Die Bühne ist modern ausgeleuchtet und hat eine geometrische Wandgestaltung. Das Publikum ist nicht sichtbar.

India’s Maritime Investment Drive in Focus at SMM 2026

India is vigorously advancing the expansion of its maritime infrastructure. Ports, shipyards and logistics chains are being modernised, while investments in digitalisation and sustainable propulsion technologies are gaining momentum. This creates new market opportunities for international equipment…

MS&D 2025: Focus on speed, efficiency and collaboration in defence procurement

During the international Maritime Security & Defence Conference (MS&D) on Tuesday, a clear signal was sent to policymakers, defence forces and industry: military procurement in the current security environment requires more speed, greater efficiency and true collaboration. The pressure to act has…

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It has always been important for SCHOTTEL to exhibit at SMM, the international maritime industry meeting place. This is where our customers come, and it offers the opportunity to make new contacts and initiate business deals. We very much value discussions with other experts on the challenges and opportunities in the industry, such as sustainability and digitalization.

Stefan Kaul
Chief Executive Officer
SCHOTTEL GmbH

The SMM Expo brings together key people in the marine industry and gives us a fantastic opportunity to collaborate with leaders, owners, yards, designers, competitors, suppliers and many more to progress the most important topics close to my heart– including decarbonisation, future fuels and innovative technologies to drive efficiency and sustainability. Every two years an extremely busy SMM puts Hamburg at the centre of the maritime world, we’re looking forward to being there in September 2024.

Henry Diepeveen
General Manager Sales, Germany-Poland-Switzerland
Wartsila Marine

As the world's leading trade fair for the maritime industry, SMM has been one of the most important events in our trade fair calendar for years. Every two years, VULKAN presents itself here as a technology and market leader in marine technology. SMM is the central meeting point for international industry leaders and an important platform for us to exchange ideas with customers and business partners.

Björn Peters
Head of Marketing
VULKAN Group Management

SMM is one of the great fixed stars in the maritime cosmos. It provides orientation and joins the maritime industry from all over the world in Hamburg - and has done so for many years.

Dr. Uwe Lauber
Chief Executive Officer & Chief Sales Officer
Everllence

View from above of the Elbe and the port of Hamburg. The sun has just set and everything is illuminated.

The Hamburg experience

The city is known to have more bridges than Amsterdam and Venice together, but what strikes even more is that it bridges maritime tradition and modernity in many ways. The city brims with architectural greatness, an abundance of culture and nightlife beyond compare. On top of that, it offers space to relax.
 

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Date

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September
2026
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Opening hours

Tue – Thu 10 – 18

Fri 10 – 16

 

Address

Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH
Messeplatz 1
20357 Hamburg

Entrances

Central Entrance (Messeplatz)
East Entrance (Bei den Kirchhöfen)
South Entrance (Karolinenstrasse)
West Entrance (Lagerstrasse)