The stay at the hotel went very well for the whole team, very good reception, very correct rooms. Thanks to Travel to fairs, we were able to get last minute booking changes, thank you Tom Parker for your efficiency and kindness throughout the process!
SMM 2028
(5 September 2028
- 8 September 2028
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Venue:
Hamburg Messe und Congress
Industry:
Shipping
Organizer:
Hamburg Messe und Congress
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Update
SMM will return to Messe Hamburg as a live trade exhibition between the 5th and 8th of September 2028.
Preface
SMM (SMM Hamburg) is a biannual marine industry trade exhibition of high importance. It is the leading trade show for the marine industry. SMM is the main event for addressing the latest standards and regulations. It also allows professionals to discuss challenges. Furthermore, it is the location for governments to discuss naval security challenges. The event occurs in the Hamburg Messe und Congress.
The exhibition attracts professionals such as shipowners and operators, shipyard managers/operators, suppliers and marine interior specialists. SMM is an event that attracts a large and diverse group of attendees. For instance, one iteration included 50 000 visitants, 70 international speakers, 27 political or navy delegations, and 2 249 exhibitor firms. Attendants represent 125 countries, including the Commonwealth of Australia, the United States, Brazil, the People’s Republic of China, Norway, and South Africa. Both exhibitors and visitors consider the event to be worth attending. For instance, 95% of the exhibitor firms deem SMM an excellent expansion opportunity. 93% of the visitors regard the event to be of great importance. Also, 97% of the exhibitors attribute networking success to the event.
About SMM Hamburg in Germany
SMM helps maritime industry professionals complete several goals via its high-level support programme. This includes the presence of a comprehensive exhibition with five themed routes. Each route has a different name and symbol. The thematic paths are Cruise & Ferry, Digital, Green, Job, and Security & Defence. SMM also features a series of conferences and forums. Among the sub-events of this type are the Maritime Future Summit, the TradeWinds Shipowners Forum, the GMEC – the Global Maritime Environmental Congress, and the Offshore Dialogue. The Maritime Security & Defence Conference or MS&D and the Maritime Career Market are also among SMM’s leading highlights. The event also features diverse key event areas, such as Green technology and Marine Interiors. Another lead area is the Transition Stages, which discuss the key themes.
SMM Hamburg’s aussteller (exhibitors) include leading companies such as:
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SMM attracts professionals from all levels of the maritime, chemical, offshore, shipping, electronics, and IT industry.
SMM Accommodation
Procure suitable accommodation for SMM before all the good deals are taken with Travel 2 Fairs Ltd. All that is necessary is to inform us about the rooms you need, how much you wish to spend, and your desired location. Travel 2 Fairs Ltd manages the rest. Reserve lodgings adjacent to Messe Hamburg and gain valuable access to public transport. We can advise you on the best routes to take to the venue. Aside from affordable hotel accommodation for exhibitions, we also provide transport services. One way to travel to your hotel is to have a rent-a-car wait for you at the airport. Another is to schedule an airport transfer in both directions.
Event information might be outdated because of the coronavirus pandemic. More information is available from the organiser.
Past Iterations
SMM Hamburg 2021
The 2021 iteration occurred in a digital format due to the pandemic. Over 160 speakers addressed various topics, attracting over 7 000 digital visitants from 80 nations. Around 84 virtual business meetings were held during the rendition. It also included over 100 presentations. Topics included digitalisation and environmental protection.
SMM Hamburg 2022
SMM 2022 Hamburg marked the return of the event to live hosting focused on carbon neutrality. This was emphasised via the comprehensive event programme and the wares of 2,000 exhibitors who were over-viewed by more than 30,000 visitors.
SMM Hamburg 2024
SMM 2024 Hamburg reaffirmed the event's position as a pre-eminent international maritime trade expo. It was held as a live event in Hamburg Messe und Congress between 03.06.2024 and 06.09.2024. It was attended by over 48 000 attendants from more than 100 nations. This included over 300 lecturers, more than 2 200 exhibiting firms, and 29 naval representatives from 19 countries.
SMM Hamburg 2026
SMM 2026 in Hamburg took place as a live trade expo. It featured over 50 000 attendants from 134 nations. These included around 2 300 exhibiting frims from 66 countries, more than 70% of them from abroad and presenting in an exhibition space exceeding 90 000 m2.
2200+
exhibitors
60+
countries
45,000
trade visitors
90%
satisfaction rate
Our visitors for the event
Anna TELLAI
Genny Fiore
Dear Tom,
Many thanks for your e-mail.
Everything was ok with Paris Porte De Versailles Expo, thanks!
Thanks and best regards
Genny
Pharmapack Europe - 2024
Miguel Martínez
The hotel was really really great and was located in a nice area and the place in general.
The services provided by George were perfect and he was very friendly.
Breakfast was superb.
CPhI Worldwide 2023
Mr. Daniel Pla Dominguez
Hi Simon,
Lovely to talk to you earlier on. Thanks for your assistance here, we didn’t have any problem with the rooms/bookings which is all you can hope in these cases!
We’d be in touch for 2020 as I can’t confirm how many people will attend and on what dates.
Thanks,
DanielDublin // Ireland// Mr Daniel Pla Dominguez // IMEX 2019 // Feedback for Novotel Frankfurt City
Diana Vargas
Thank you very much for your management, thank you for all your help, in general we have all been very satisfied with this hotel and the reception and attention from the staff.
Mr. Steven Ho
The service was impeccable to ensure that I am well looked after for the hotel accommodation during Medical. Will definitely use their services again for the next event.
Ms Juliette Gay
Hello Megan,
Thank you for reaching out! I'm pleased to inform you that the hotel at IFFA was wonderful, just as it always has been. We had a great experience there.
At the moment, we don't have any upcoming events in Frankfurt. Nonetheless, I'll definitely keep the name of the establishment on my list for future reference.
Thanks once again for your support and assistance. Looking forward to working together again!
Best regards,
Juliette
IFFA - 2025
Mr. Renars Klavins
Good day Tom,
Yes, we have checked out of the H4 Hotel Hannover Messe and we have already successfully returned home! Now there is a lot of work to do with the contact we gained during LIGNA.
As for the hotel, everything was great! Rooms were very clean, beds were soft! We really liked the pool and sauna which was available for the guests - it was a great relaxation after a long day at the exhibition! The only minor issue we ran into was during the check-in. For some reason our bookings was marked as to stay in rooms with one double bed. Thankfully upon our arrival the hotel was not full and employees of the hotel were quick to resolve the mishap with the beds!
Thank You for the great service and we will for sure keep in touch for LIGNA 2021!
Anna Dal
Dear Tom,
Yes, time on PLMA and in Amsterdam city was great.
The hotel was in a really great place. Being so close to the metro station it was very easy to travel to RAI and across the Amsterdam.
Thank you very much.
Sure, you can send me some hotel option as we’ll come here net year for sure 😉
PLMA 2025
Agnieszka Kula
Dear Megan,
Thank you very much for your email.
Yes, everything went well.
We will remember you on our next trips.
Best regards,
Agnieszka Kula
CPhI Worldwide 2023
Silke Kalwis
Tracy, we loved Motel One Barcelona-Ciutadella!
We had an amazing stay there, and it was very successful edition for us.
CPhI Worldwide 2023
Loredana Meligy
Dear Anna, The Hotel Monte Christo - Koln was great ! Flights was all ok. Hotel Very clean and neat. Hot inside as much as you wish. Very nice hosting service ! The Hotel receptionist man, Swen was very very nice to me, more than helpful and was a real pleasure to deal with him. Alexandra, his colleague also she was very nice, even tough I only deal with her for several hours, before I left the hotel , back to Romania. I know I might not have been so easy to deal person at times, but you was patient to me. I appreciate all your efforts to find the best deal based upon my requests. Thank you again for all your support ! Have a great day !
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