The most innovative SMM

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From 6 to 9 September 2022, maritime industry professionals from all parts of the world will get the complete overview of innovations from all sectors, and of course they will be able to fnally enjoy the opportunity for live encounters on the exhibition ground as well as in the high-profle trade conferences. The world’s leading trade fair in the maritime industry will have around 2,000 exhibitors and more than 40,000 visitors from over 100 countries are expected. Comprising eleven halls, SMM covers the sector’s entire value chain, brings together managers from all over the world, and represents a platform for innovations. SMM was held online in 2021 due to the coronavirus. The community will be getting together again in person this year at the exhibition centre and has conferences with top-notch speakers. Take part in this long-awaited industry event and use it for targeted business contacts to market leaders and newcomers, and to sustainably expand your personal business network. You will be welcomed in the beautiful maritime metropolis of Hamburg.

More than a trade fair: SMM ofers you a diverse program in the form of workshops, symposia, and congresses. You can look forward to international greats from the maritime industry as speakers. Get to know the leading forces of the maritime industry personally and exchange your ideas and experiences in a unique environment. Discover for yourself why visitors from all over the world come to Hamburg especially for these events.

SMM’s high-profle conferences provide an ideal platform to exchange thoughts on the maritime industry’s pressing topics. At the Maritime Future Summit, thought leaders share their views on digitalisation and its impact on the maritime industry. With IMO’s 2030 and 2050 climate ambitions calling for efective desulphurisation and decarbonisation strategies, the gmec – global maritime environmental congress, highlights progress and challenges on the way towards zero emissions. Ofshore Dialogue provides the frame for discussing the sustainable exploitation of marine resources. And MS&D – the international conference on maritime security and defence will concentrate on the challenges of keeping pace with a wide range of operational requirements. TradeWinds Shipowners Forum will take a close look at the changing face of shipping and focuses in particular on the fnancing, ownership and operation of ships in a free webinar.

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you would like to make your visit to the trade fair as efcient as possible, simply follow the theme routes. Five routes group the participating exhibitors corresponding to their specifc focus: digitalisation, environment, maritime security and defence, career, and passenger shipping. The new Start-up Route leads you directly to start-up entrepreneurs in the maritime industry which present their smart and innovative concepts at one of the joint stand areas Start-ups@SMM. For quick orientation, the exhibitors are marked in the online exhibitor directory, visitor guide, and app with a matching theme route icon. In order to prepare your visit in the best possible way, you can compile your personal list of favorites in the online exhibitor directory and conveniently arrange appointments with the exhibitors in the run-up to the trade fair.

SMM ofers many opportunities to maintain contacts and build up new ones: practical workshops, awards, gettogethers, parties and receptions, as well as special events which bring you around a table with leading experts. In addition to this, Hamburg ofers countless opportunities to continue your discussions in a pleasant setting after a long day at the trade fair.

MariMatch The Enterprise Europe Network invites all exhibitors and visitors of SMM to participate in the international brokerage event ‘MariMatch at SMM’. Focus is equally on innovative solutions for sustainability and digitization as on the expansion of international contacts. Take this opportunity to get to know future business and research partners and expand your maritime networks! Register free of charge, book meetings in advance, and enjoy efcient networking at SMM.

Delegations SMM is expecting many international business and naval delegations. In 2018, the SMM welcomed delegations from the following countries: Business: Algeria, Egypt, China, Ghana, India, Iran, Canada, Malaysia, Nigeria, Poland, Russia, USA and Indonesia. Naval: Argentina, Brazil, France, Greece, Norway and United Kingdom. Furthermore, many parliamentary representatives, especially from Germany, will visit SMM as well.

Wine o’clock The 30th edition of SMM is a good reason to raise a glass or two. Following the lectures and presentations, from 17:00h – 19:00h the networking format ‘Wine o’clock’ turns each stage into a relaxed and communicative meeting place for maritime industry experts. Or join some of the popular exhibitors’ stand parties at SMM – in any case, you will experience a lot of SMM community feeling here.