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SMM 2026 – International Maritime Trade Fair

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Hamburg Messe, Hamburg, GermanyAm Messeplatz 1, 20357 HamburgView venue & map: Hamburg Messe
SMM 2026 – International Maritime Trade Fair — Hamburg, Germany

About this exhibition

SMM is the world's most important maritime trade fair, held biennially in Hamburg and covering the complete spectrum of shipbuilding, offshore technology, and maritime services. The 2026 edition addresses zero-emission shipping, LNG and hydrogen propulsion systems, and autonomous vessel technology, attracting over 2,200 exhibitors from 65 nations. The accompanying maritime conference programme sets the global agenda for sustainable shipping and decarbonisation of the sea transport sector.

Exhibitor profile

Shipbuilders, naval architects, ship owners and operators, offshore energy companies, maritime equipment manufacturers, and port technology providers.

Visitor profile

50000

About the organiser

Hamburg

Speakers

Dr. Gerd Würsig, Detlef Trefzger, Kirsi Tikka, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Stefan Krüger, Felicity Tan

Sessions

Zero-Emission Shipping & Alternative Fuels; Autonomous & Connected Vessels; Offshore Energy Technology; Ship Design & Naval Architecture; Port & Terminal Automation

Sponsors

Wärtsilä Germany, MAN Energy Solutions, thyssenkrupp Marine Systems, DNV Germany, Rolls-Royce Power Systems

Partners

VSM – German Shipbuilding and Ocean Industries Association, VDMA Marine Equipment & Systems, IMO – International Maritime Organization, TU Hamburg

Venue

Hamburg Messe

St. Petersburger Str. 1, 20355 Hamburg, Germany

SMM 2026 – International Maritime Trade Fair takes place at Hamburg Messe, Hamburg.

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