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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Aerial view of port with crane loading containers onto ship, against backdrop of Bangkok skyline at night.

ALL ABOUT PORTS

New in 2026: The platform for holistic port solutions

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Aufnahme auf der Vogelperspektive der Messe.

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

6 good reasons to visit Hamburg

The world's leading maritime industry event

With 12 halls, more than 2,200 exhibitors and around 45,000 expected visitors, SMM is the international meeting place for the industry. Here you can experience innovations, trends and the key players in the maritime sector all in one place.

Exhibitor directory

Top-class conference programme

Across five stages and in five specialist conferences, international experts will discuss the issues shaping the maritime industry: from decarbonisation and digitalisation to safety and innovation.

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Networking at the highest level

Forge valuable contacts with the AI-powered SMM Connect platform, targeted matchmaking and popular networking events such as the evening’s ‘Wine o’Clock’.

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Special Areas brimming with ideas for the future

Discover innovative themed zones such as the Energy Efficiency Hub, the Maritime Career Market, the Start-up Area and the Young Innovators – featuring fresh ideas and practical solutions for the maritime future.

Special Areas

Two additional events included

With your SMM ticket, you can also attend the parallel events ALL ABOUT PORTS and LogiNext. Benefit from additional expertise on the port industry, logistics and digitalisation.

ALL ABOUT PORTS

LogiNext

Hamburg as your stage

Situated right in the heart of the Hanseatic city, the exhibition centre is the ideal starting point for exploring Hamburg. Combine your visit to the fair with maritime charm, culture and urban life.

Experience Hamburg

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

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 and mobile app, offering all key information in one place – for a truly successful trade fair experience.

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Press releases

Zwei Männer schauen sich ein Expose auf der SMM an.

07/16/2026

SMM 2026 launches dedicated Naval Hall

Hall B8 brings together exhibition, conference programme and networking for maritime security and defence

Besucherinnen und Besucher informieren sich an einem Unternehmensstand auf der SMM auf dem Maritime Career Market; auf dem Tresen sind ein Laptop und ein Modellkran zu sehen.

07/14/2026

Talent in Focus: SMM 2026 showcases the attractiveness of maritime careers

Competition for talent is intensifying – Maritime Career Market and industry initiatives provide new momentum

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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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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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