SMM Hamburg 2026
SMM Hamburg 2026 is over. The next in the series is SMM Hamburg 2028 in Hamburg.
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About SMM Hamburg
SMM Hamburg is the world’s leading maritime trade fair for shipping, shipbuilding, and marine equipment, attracting global industry professionals.
SMM 2026
SMM 2026 runs 1–4 September 2026 at Hamburg Messe in Hamburg, Germany.
SMM is a maritime industry trade fair, held biennially in Hamburg — over 2,200 exhibitors and roughly 45,000 expected visitors across 12 halls, with five conference stages and dedicated areas like the Energy Efficiency Hub and Start-ups@SMM.
The agenda tracks shipping's biggest transitions: decarbonization, digitalization and maritime security.
Key Topics
- Decarbonization and green shipping
- Maritime digitalization
- Maritime security
- Shipbuilding and marine technology
Upcoming Boat Shows
All boat shows →Pacific Marine Expo
International WorkBoat Show
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