Eine Ausstellungshalle mit sichtbaren Ständen, Ausstellenden und Besuchenden. Im Vordergrund und Hintergrund ist der Hauptgang der Halle erkennbar, der die Stände miteinander verbindet.

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Special Areas –
Your stage for future-oriented topics

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ALL ABOUT PORTS

New in 2026: The platform for holistic port solutions

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Exhibitor Directory 2026

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Seitliche Aufnahme von sieben Speakern auf der Bühne, die jeweils ein Mikrofon am Ohr tragen.

Programme 2026

Complete programme at a glance

The world's leading maritime industry event

With over 2,200 exhibitors and about 49,000 total attendees from all over the world, SMM continues to cement its position as the most important event in the maritime industry calendar.

The trade fair offers a perfect stage for gathering insights, networking, cementing business deals and contributing to debates with the thought leaders in this sector.

Inspiration, exchange, opportunities

The event’s unparalleled breadth allows you to focus on specialised subsectors while also gaining a holistic perspective.

In addition to the vast exhibition across 12 halls, a carefully curated supporting programme will take place on five stages each day.

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SMM Connect
Everything for a connected trade fair experience

SMM Connect complements the physical trade fair with digital features, making preparation, organization, and follow-up more efficient.

The platform is available as desktop version now, offering all key information in one place – for a truly successful trade fair experience.

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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

Press releases

Großes Schiffspropeller‑Exponat vor dem Eingang der Hamburg Messe, mehrere Personen im Vordergrund; auf der Glasfassade steht „Hamburg Messe + Congress“.

06/17/2026

Maritime Industry Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Resilience

Industry leaders see technology, competitiveness and collaboration as key drivers of maritime transformation

06/17/2026

Maritime Security Becomes a Strategic Factor

MS&D Conference & Expo 2026 Brings Together Politics, Navies and Industry in Hamburg

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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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SMM through the years

For six decades now, SMM has been pursuing its mission to continuously build and expand a unique platform that highlights innovations and initiatives, encourages dialogue and cooperation, and helps drive business forward.

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