1–4 Sep 2026 · Hamburg, DE

SMM

SMM is a major international maritime industry event held in Hamburg that brings together companies and professionals from the maritime sector. The programme in 2026 includes conferences and an expo focusing on maritime security, defence, naval and civil-military cooperation, innovative underwater and unmanned technologies, and procurement. It attracts high-ranking representatives from EU institutions, defence ministries, procurement authorities, and maritime and naval industries. The event runs across multiple halls at the Hamburg Messe venue and includes specialised stages and networking formats.

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Dates
1–4 Sep 2026
Venue
Hamburg Messe und Congress (Messeplatz 1)
Location
Hamburg, DE
Audience
Trade
Duration
4 days
Scale
Flagship
Exhibitors
2,208Fact
Maritime & FishingAerospace & DefenceEnergy & UtilitiesSecurity & Safety

Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.

About SMM

SMM is a flagship trade show in Hamburg, Germany for the Maritime & Fishing and Aerospace & Defence industries. The 2026 edition runs 1–4 Sep 2026 at Hamburg Messe und Congress (Messeplatz 1). It brings together an estimated 2,208 exhibitors. Event Scout has indexed 2,205 exhibiting companies for the event so far.

Known editions

Venue

Hamburg Messe und Congress (Messeplatz 1)

Messepl. 1, Hamburg, 20357, Germany, 20357 Hamburg, Hamburg, DE

Who exhibits at SMM

We've captured 2,205 exhibitors for SMM (roster as of 2026). They span 67 countries, 73% of them based outside Germany.

Where exhibitors are based

Exhibitors' head-office countries, most-represented first.

  • Germany27%·599
  • China8%·186
  • Netherlands7%·147
  • Italy6%·136
  • United Kingdom5%·114

Based on 2,205 exhibitors with a known head-office country.

What exhibitors do

The industries the exhibitor base works in, by share of the roster.

  • Machinery Manufacturing47%·628
  • Services27%·361
  • Energy Electronics25%·329
  • Construction17%·233
  • Software It11%·144

Based on 1,342 exhibitors with an industry label — a company can carry several, so shares can total over 100%.

Exclusivity

0%Class Gof exhibitors exhibit nowhere else we track

Ubiquitous roster — almost all of these exhibitors appear at many other events we track.

Cross-referenced against 2,205 exhibitors in our event graph.

International reach

73%Class Bof exhibitors are based abroad

Highly international — a broad field reaching well beyond the host country.

Exhibitor calibre

Publicly listed28%·51

listed companies

Large enterprises51%·94

1,000+ employees

Of 184 exhibitors whose company size we know.

Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.

SMM 2026 exhibitor list

Event Scout has indexed 2,200+ companies exhibiting at SMM so far. They span industries including construction and energy-electronics,construction,logistics-transport. The preview below shows a sample of the indexed roster; the full list is available through Event Scout.

  • PETERS WERFT
  • Blue Water Shipping
  • ROCKWOOL
  • Sika Group
  • Schindler
  • Siemens
  • Damen Shipyards Group
  • Total Quality. Assured.
  • Sustainable Wood
  • Uzin Utz, Deutschland
  • Consilium Safety
  • Seaspan
  • Liebherr
  • Ulstein Group
  • Fincantieri
  • Helsinki Shipyard
  • VARD
  • TKMS Group

+ 2,180 more exhibitors

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Frequently asked questions

When is SMM 2026?
SMM 2026 runs 1–4 Sep 2026 at Hamburg Messe und Congress (Messeplatz 1).
Where is SMM held?
SMM is held at Hamburg Messe und Congress (Messeplatz 1) in Hamburg, Germany.
How many exhibitors does SMM have?
SMM counts an estimated 2,208 exhibitors. Event Scout has indexed 2,205 exhibiting companies so far.
Who exhibits at SMM?
Indexed exhibitors include Naval Group, Building tomorrow, today, Navantia and NVL. The event spans the Maritime & Fishing, Aerospace & Defence and Energy & Utilities sectors.
Is SMM worth attending?
SMM is a flagship trade show for the Maritime & Fishing and Aerospace & Defence industries, so it is most relevant to exhibitors and buyers in those industries. It brings together an estimated 2,208 exhibitors. Whether it is worth attending depends on your objectives, but its scale and sector focus are a useful guide.
How do I get the SMM exhibitor list?
Event Scout has indexed 2,205 companies exhibiting at SMM so far. A sample is shown in the exhibitor-list section on this page, and the full roster is available through Event Scout.

The data on this page comes from Pragmatic Event Scout — a live catalog of 14,000+ trade shows where every figure is labeled as a fact or an estimate.Logos provided by Logo.dev

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