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SMM 2026
The SMM is the leading international maritime trade fair.
September 1-4, 2026, Hamburg

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SMM 2026

September 1-4, 2026

SMM is one of the world’s leading maritime trade fairs, bringing together the global shipbuilding and marine technology community every two years in Hamburg. At its 2024 edition, the event welcomed 48,000 visitors from 100 countries, with more than 2,200 exhibitors presenting cutting-edge products and innovations. Regularly attended by shipbuilders, key value-chain players, operators, service providers, and representatives from industry, government, navies, and the scientific community, SMM offers a platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and exploring the future of maritime technology.

SMM 2026’s theme is “SMM – driving the maritime transition”, with an emphasis on decarbonization, sustainable shipping and energy‑efficient ship technologies. In addition, the digital transformation of the maritime industry — including data‑driven solutions, smart shipping, and the role of AI — will be a central theme.

No-fee services for U.S. exhibitors at SMM 2026:

  • U.S. Exhibitor & Supplier Directory: gain visibility & sign up for our US Exhibitor & Supplier database by submitting your information via our online registration form
  • Take advantage of our virtual export promotion services: Virtual-Services (trade.gov)
  • Free Export Promotion Counseling Sessions before, during, and after the show.
  • Information on how to protect new designs you may be showing, and to take expedited action against foreign exhibitors who copy your design and trademarks. Please see important information about trademark and design protection at German trade fairs on our website: Germany Events IPR (trade.gov)
  • Introduction to an International Trade Specialist at your nearest U.S. Commercial Service office in the United States


Please also visit the SMM website: https://www.smm-hamburg.com/

Interested in using the U.S. Commercial Service as an additional market entry tool?

Your U.S. Commercial Service Contact:

Kelly Smith-Glover
Commercial Specialist
American Consulate General Munich
Königinstraße 5
80539 Munich
Phone: +49-89-2888-769
E-Mail: Kelly.Smith-Glover@trade.gov 

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