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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

At the last event in 2024, SMM attracted 48,000 visitors from 100 countries. Over 2,200 exhibitors showcased their latest products and technology. SMM takes place every two years. The trade fair is regularly attended by top shipbuilders, key players in the value chain, operators, and service providers and continues to offer ample opportunities to interact with representatives of industry, government, navies, and the scientific community.

International Buyers & Agents: Are you looking for innovative products and new suppliers from the U.S.? Simply browse our U.S. Exhibitor & Supplier Listing featuring U.S. suppliers exhibiting at the 2022 show: SMM 2022 U.S. Exhibitors (the 2024 listing will be online at a later stage). 

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:

Felix Happe
Commercial Specialist
U.S. Consulate General Munich
Königinstr. 5
80539 Munich
Phone: +49-89-2888-752
Email: Felix.Happe@trade.gov