We are very satisfied with the service provided by the hotel and your company's service. We are very happy and everything went well during the exhibition. It was pleasure to work with you and we would love to continue working in the future with you!
SMM 2026
(1 September 2026
- 4 September 2026
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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 1st and 4th of September 2026.
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.
2200+
exhibitors
60+
countries
45,000
trade visitors
90%
satisfaction rate
Our visitors for the event
Mr. Pietro Mellano
Xabier
the hotel was very nice, and the services were good. Had a good experience
Fatiha Ramzi
Dear Mark,
Many thanks your email. Nothing to say about your service, perfect ! Appreciate very much your good communication. I was very happy to have for the first time a hotel very close to the ANUGA (which gave me time to do running daily after the exhibitionJ) The hotel was good. It is a pity however that no meal was served (except the breakfast) while the Ibis hotel close to Ibis Budget was serving meals at dinner. I was also disappointed to book for a taxi at the hotel that never came. Fortunately, I went by foot to take a taxi outside in order to avoid missing my train.
All the best to you.
Charles Brincat
Hi Edward,
Good morning and hope you are fine. It was a pleasure working with you. Your support was fantastic and the Hotel was fantastic also.
I will sure contact you in the future for further fairs.
Regards,
Charles
Kanya P
It's a budget hotel do not expect much, they provide clean room but small room size. The hotel not far from Messe Duesseldorf by car but if you want to take public transport between the hotel and Messe Duesseldorf it's not convenient. But if you prepare to take taxi so it's not far from the place about 15 minutes
DANY THROUDE
Thank you Megan,
Comfortable hotel, friendly welcome Very close to the centraal station, easy access to the fair and the city center.
METSTRADE 2023
Renato Freda
Dear Ellie,
all perfect.
For Anuga 2025 we would like the same hotel
Anuga 2023
Marian Hernando
Thank you Megan for everything, all went well and we had no problems with the late check in
Ms Marian Hernando
Vanessa Kel
Hi Megan,
I hope you are doing well.
ISH was a great success, thanks for asking.
Do you already have some preliminary rates? It would be great if you could send them so we can review with the team.
Please also send different alternatives, althought we did like the hotel we stayed in, it’s always to see what options are available.
Thanks a lot for everything.
Have an amazing rest of the day.
Kind regards,
Vanessa Kelk
ISH 2025
Stephen Peng
Good Michelle,
Excuse me for didn't get back to you sooner. I was busying in tracking my luggage over past days due it wasn't come back along with me as expected until 10/31 late evening. The B Hotel in Barcelona is great, I would stay there again if I visit Barcelona again.
Right now, I haven't decide if to visit the next CPhI in Milan, however, if you have info for hotel/s in there, please feel free to provide me info in that regard, I will contact you again once I decided to visit the CPhI Milan in 2024. Thanks in advance to your help.
Regards,
Stephen
CPHI Worldwide 2023
Monika Laskowska
Good day Megan,
Thank you, we were delighted with the hotel and its proximity to the fair,
Monika Laskowska
Anuga 2023
Joanna Lux
Dear Megan,
We were very thankful for your service and the great support from the day of booking until the last day at the hotel. The hotel was 10/10. Thank you very much!
CPhI Worldwide 2023
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