SMM (Shipbuilding, Machinery and Marine Technology trade fair) Hamburg, the leading international trade fair for the maritime industry, brings together decision-makers and industry professionals from all sectors. Building on a history of six decades, SMM is deeply connected with all maritime sectors and continues to strengthen its globally leading position against the background of special locational advantages like the Port of Hamburg and the greater metropolitan region, which is considered to be one of the most promising hydrogen regions in Europe.

SMM is the showcase of the global maritime industry, and its exhibitors and visitors are determined to support the global maritime transition, whether with regard to energy, green, or digital technologies. Around 2,000 exhibitors and more than 40,000 visitors from over 100 countries are expected to attend. Home to major shipyards and shipping companies, as well as being the world’s capital of maritime classification societies, Hamburg attracts many suppliers and nurtures a brimming startup scene. Seize the chance to meet them at SMM. SMM covers the entire value chain of the maritime sector, bringing together international decision-makers and experts and providing a platform for highlighting innovative technology. As a platform for innovation, it brings together leaders from around the world.

Meet the maritime industry’s future leaders. With an extensive programme for the presentation of start-ups and their innovative concepts, SMM underlines its claim to offer game-changing players in the maritime industry an optimal platform for business success. Attending the high-profile conferences, dialogue sessions or workshops at SMM provides a wealth of insights into challenges and solutions within the different sectors and offers many exclusive opportunities for cooperation and networking. Kicking off the conference series at SMM, the Maritime Future Summit takes place on the eve of the trade fair. The event brings together highly acclaimed industry leaders presenting path-breaking cases for the next phase of the digital transformation.

In line with its motto “Driving the maritime transition”, SMM is committed to pushing forward technological change and sharing scientific knowledge. As the world’s leading trade fair for the maritime industry, it offers players from all sectors an excellently networked platform for professional exchange as well as for solutions and ideas that make important contributions to achieving industry-internal and global climate protection goals.