The exhibition halls may have fallen quiet, but the connections formed at SMM 2026 will continue long after the event.

For four days, Hamburg became the meeting place for the international maritime community. Business was conducted, new opportunities emerged and, along the way, the industry came together to celebrate what connects it. Throughout the week, one thing became clear: our industry moves forward through collaboration.

SMM 2026 achieved record attendance. More than 50,000 participants from 134 nations and around 2,300 exhibitors from 66 countries came together this year, reaffirming the event's role as the leading international platform for the maritime industry. For more insights and key takeaways from SMM 2026, explore our final report.

Yet what makes SMM truly special cannot be measured in numbers alone. Its real value lies in bringing people together and turning encounters into lasting business relationships.
On behalf of the entire SMM team, thank you for being part of this remarkable edition. Your participation, expertise and engagement are what make SMM the leading meeting place for the global maritime community.

The connections made during SMM 2026 will continue to shape business relationships and international collaboration in the years ahead. We look forward to welcoming you back to Hamburg for SMM 2028.

Your SMM Team

Source, Hamburg Messe