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SMM 2026

Hamburg Messe und Congress, Hamburg, Germany
01.09.2026 - 04.09.2026

What Are The Most Important Details About SMM 2026?

SMM 2026 is one of the biggest international maritime trade fairs, set to take place in Hamburg, Germany from September 1st to September 4th, 2026. The leading event is expected to bring together influential key figures in the industry and present the latest innovations and progressive mechanisms in shipbuilding, machinery, and marine technology.

What Can You Experience at The Trade Fair?

SMM, held biennially in Hamburg offers attendees a chance to discover a diverse range of industry-relevant products that will be presented to visitors throughout the event. The 2024 edition held various significant exhibits and conferences from important contributors in maritime-related industries which included:

  • Maritime Future Summit, gmec - Environmental Congress, MS&D - Security & Defence, Offshore Dialogue, TradeWinds Shipowners Forum;
  • Maritime Career Market;
  • Live demonstrations;
  • Exhibitions from the industry’s top professionals;

Which Exhibitors Can We Expect to See at The Venue?

Established in 1963, the trade fair has proven itself as one of the world's biggest platforms in the industry. The occasion gathered participation from huge companies such as Rolls-Royce Marine, Siemens Energy, and more in 2024. SMM 2026, too, will see the return of the most notable exhibitors, having received a 90% satisfaction rate from participants in previous years.

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Hamburg is a popular city that hosts multiple events and attracts visitors from all over the world. Organizing accommodations for big expos can prove to be a challenge even for regular travelers.  Our established contracts with accommodation providers in the area allow us to book the best hotels near SMM 2026 Hamburg Messe and Congress Center so you can enjoy your business trip worry-free. Fill out our reservation inquiry at the bottom or call us! Fair Point’s travel specialists will follow up with an indicative offer curated for you, including rating, location, and price.

Facts & Figures

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Venue: Hamburg Messe und Congress
Founded in: 1963
Industry: Boats, Boat Accessories, Shipbuilding, Port Equipment, Offshore Technology
Frequency: every 2 years
Where: Hamburg, Germany

Directions

Airport: Hamburg Airport, 9.4km
Railway station: Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, 2.6km
Subway station: Messehallen, 0.6km

How to get to Hamburg Messe und Congress

By Rail

  • U-bahn line U2 to Messehallen Station
  • U-bahn line U3 to Sternschanze / Messe Station
  • U-bahn line U1 to Stephansplatz Station
  • S-bahn lines S21 and S31 to Hamburg-Sternschanze Station

By Bus

  • Bus line 35 to Hamburg Messe / Eingang Ost bus stop
  • Bus lines M4 and M5 to Grindelhof bus stop

By Car

GPS coordinates: latitude 53.562710 ; longitude 9.975647

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