SMM Hamburg 2024 is the leading exhibition for the maritime industry, taking place from September 3 – 6, 2024. The SMM (Shipbuilding, Machinery and Marine) exhibition, taking place every two years, brings together decision-makers and industry professionals from all sectors. It attracts over 2,000 exhibitors and about 40,000 visitors from all over the world, positioning itself as the most important event in the maritime industry calendar.
SMM Hamburg 2024 offers a perfect stage for gathering insights, networking with other professionals, getting business deals, and participating in thought-provoking discussions. Exhibition visitors include top shipbuilders, key players in the value chain, operators, and service providers.
Why Visit SMM Hamburg 2024?
SMM Hamburg 2024 offers multiple benefits to both exhibitors and visitors. Exhibitors at the last edition expressed total satisfaction with the discussions before, during, and after the exhibition, leading to after-event business. Following are some of the reasons to visit SMM Hamburg 2024:
- SMM is a place to witness industry trends. As a visitor, you can observe new technology and innovations.
- As an exhibitor, you can enjoy success during and after the exhibition.
- You can make connections at the exhibition that often result in sales worth millions of euros.
- Over the years, international participation, business visitor profiles, and government and naval organisation involvement have become stronger. This allows exhibitors to showcase their products to high-calibre visitors.
- Special areas, such as the Future Fuels Area and AI Centre, will offer access to special topics.
- Several high-profile conferences will take place in four stages, with free admission for the first time.
- Make valuable contacts at the popular Wine o’clock, stand parties and the SMM Maritime Start-up Night.
What to Expect at SMM Hamburg 2024?
SMM is constantly improving to remain the maritime industry’s state-of-the-art business and networking platform. SMM Hamburg will expand its special areas to offer new presentations, interaction, and networking possibilities to respond to the increasing marketing needs.
The following are the special areas:
AI Centre
In cooperation with AI.HAMBURG, SMM Hamburg 2024 will organise the AI Centre. It will include advanced AI technologies and their potential for the maritime industry. The AI Centre offers an excellent opportunity for investors, entrepreneurs, and technology enthusiasts to find out about the latest developments and become part of the dynamic AI community.
Future Fuels Area
The Future Fuels Area is where suppliers of maritime hydrogen technologies will meet with decision-makers in the global maritime industry.
Marine Interiors
General outfitting/interior outfitting have been important parts of SMM for many years and will also play an important role in 2024. Here, the experts of the passenger ship industry, including interior designers, architects, and manufacturers, will come together again.
Maritime Career Market
At the Maritime Career Market, leading companies and universities will provide information on future-oriented training and study options. At the Career Forum, you’ll get insights into job profiles, starting salaries, work-life balance, and on-the-job development opportunities.
Start-UpsÂ
SMM 2024 Hamburg will offer start-ups to raise awareness for their innovations in the Start-Ups Area. Here, the industry leaders of the future can present their products, network with potential investors and buyers, and share their ideas.
SMM Hamburg 2024 offers unlimited business, networking, and growth opportunities. Exhibit at SMM 2024 with Messe Master, an exhibition stand builder in Hamburg and take your business in front of the entire world.
