SMM Hamburg

🎄 Cheesy? Yes, we can! Especially at the end of such a serious exhibition year like 2024, and with our very own (and very successful) SMM being a vital part of it! 🏆 After the intense trade fair days in September and some other events such as WindEnergy Hamburg and Hydrogen Technology Expo Europe taking place here in Hamburg, it's now time for us to slow down a little bit. We are about to start into the Christmas holidays with a sunny smile and say farewell to a very interesting and inspiring year. 🕯️ Now: biscuits, gingerbread, gifts, candles, and eyes glowing with anticipation... we're ready for some German "Besinnlichkeit". 🎁 Thank you very much for your interest in SMM and the maritime industry - we hope that we've been able to make the event as well as our content more interesting and informative for you than ever before. There's just one last thing for us to do right now: to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year and all the best for 2025. 🎇 #SMMteam #SMMfair #Xmas #MerryChristmas #HappyNewYear #DrivingTheMaritimeTransition Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH #TheIdealConnection

From 10 to 12 September 2025, INMEX SMM India – South Asia’s largest maritime exhibition and conference – will take place at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai. 🌏 A unique opportunity for German companies in the maritime industry to improve their visibility in the South Asian market. How? ➡️ By participating in the renowned German Pavilion! Supported by the VDMA and the Verband für Schiffbau und Meerestechnik e.V. (VSM), the German Pavilion offers exhibitors the chance to benefit from a high-quality trade show participation under the label „made in Germany". 🕶️ Look forward to being part of a professionally-staged fair presence that will highlight your company’s capabilities and innovative edge to an international audience. ECM Expo&Conference Management GmbH will take care of organisational matters, making sure you will benefit from exceptional exhibitor services. Register now! ➡️ You can find further information as well as the link to the official registration here: https://lnkd.in/ePqDxpx4 #Maritime #SMMfair #DrivingTheMaritimeTransition Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH #TheIdealConnection #INMEXSMM

One might think that things are slowly calming down here in Hamburg. But, no, the opposite is the case: we are already in full swing preparing SMM 2026! 🚀 Yesterday, together with our advisory board, we have been discussing what went well at this year's exhibition, which aspects we can further improve and what kind of trends and topics we should focus on at the next SMM Hamburg in 628 days. 📅 The countdown is on, and we are looking forward to all further "Beiratsessions" together with Borgschulte Klaus, Hajo Gerkens, Dirk Lehmann, Reinhard Lüken, Petra Mahnke, Lex Nijsen, Hauke Schlegel, Juergen Schmidt, Richard von Berlepsch and Jessica Wegener. This is what ideal collaboration looks like - constructive, inspiring and occasionally with a twinkle in the eye. Many thanks for that! #Snapshot #SMMfair #Beiratssitzung #DrivingTheMaritimeTransition Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH #TheIdealConnection

St Nicholas' Day came early this year! 🥾 And what did it bring for the SMM Hamburg team? Valuable feedback and inspiring input from the VDMA-Offshore and Shipbuilding Trade Fairs working group. ✨ Thank you Becker Marine Systems, for hosting this get-together on Wednesday and for providing us with a platform driven by insights and ideas from some of our esteemed exhibitors! 💡 Together, we took a look back at SMM 2024 and shared our vision for the future. And that's how SMM 2026 will become a true success, in our opinion: by getting real, tangible feedback from industry stakeholders to improve this fabulous maritime event even more. 🎁 #SMMfair #Maritime #DrivingTheMaritimeTransition Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH #TheIdealConnection #VDMA Becker Marine Systems

🧠 What a challenge! On September 5th, 2024, at the Maritime Security & Defence Conference (MS&D) of the SMM Hamburg, participants came together for the Maritime Innovation Challenge. 📋 Organised and guided by a team from NEXMARIS, a set of carefully selected startups was challenged to address the pressing needs of the German Navy. Participants had to work under tight timelines and limited resources to develop innovative, real-world solutions. 👉 Learn how these innovative startups are contributing to the future of maritime security and defense with practical solutions - and download the Maritime Innovation Challenge Results Report right here: https://lnkd.in/dM9S3UKc 💡 The report highlights the creativity, speed, and collaboration that defined the event. Teams tackled some of the critical future maritime security challenges, including: •Multi-domain threat environments •Saturation of defense systems •Short reaction times •Data overload •Resilience under duress Last but not least, a very heart-felt thank you to Sebastian Dahlen, Dalius Radis, Martin Rick, Gary Dinn, Diana S. Engelhard, Martin Friedrich, Bertrand Mignot and Dr. Moritz Brake for bringing their commitment and innovative ideas to this challenge. #SMMfair #Maritime #MSD #MaritimeInnovationChallenge #DrivingTheMaritimeTransition Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH #TheIdealConnection

Guess what we're doing today, or at least parts of our team! 💪 That's right, we're at the HANSA FORUM, taking part in a comprehensive programme on current topics in the maritime industry. 👨👨 Simone Nakötter, Nele (Cornelia) Bruns and Christoph Lücke didn't miss the opportunity to listen to the various panels and discussions in order to get their own impression of the current status quo - and to venture an expert look into the near future. Speaking of which: the new trailer for #SMM2026 was also on show! 📽️ #Snapshot #SMMfair #DrivingTheMaritimeTransition Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH #TheIdealConnection #ConnectingMaritimeMinds

Ready for an update about the webinar "The Future is Here – India’s Maritime Advantage and Opportunities"? We would like to introduce you to the speakers sharing their perspectives and insights on topics like: ↗️ India’s Shipping Investment Landscape ↗️ Green Tech in Maritime Operations ↗️ Navigating Policy and Regulatory Support ↗️ Strategic Global Collaborations ⏩ and so much more! What are you waiting for? The webinar is free of charge - so register today: https://lnkd.in/dPri92pb Thank you, Girish Sreeraman, Shyam Jagannathan, Monica O Nagelgaard, Rajesh Nath, P. S. Gopalakrishna and Sanjeev Sharma for being part of this! 👋 See you there! #Maritime #SMMfair #DrivingTheMaritimeTransition Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH #TheIdealConnection #INMEXSMM

⁉️ What about a short quiz regarding the cruise industry: Do you know where to engage with over 60 leading cruise line brands in one place? ❕ The answer is quite simple: Seatrade Europe 2025 is going to offer you exactly this kind of opportunity at Europe’s largest and longest-running cruise industry event. With the world’s cruise lines fully committed to the European market amidst a changing landscape and a robust consumer base, join us from 10 to 12 September 2025 as we chart a course forward for the fastest-growing category in leisure travel.   🛳️ Who are European cruise lines searching for? Well, this one's easy, too: Next year, cruise lines are actively seeking to expand itineraries, improve processes and upgrade the passenger experiences both onboard and ashore.    🔊 Join us and position your brand at the forefront of this evolving market. Register now: https://lnkd.in/dnQ6B94Q   🤖 What’s new for 2025? In addition to our specialized areas like the Newcomers Boulevard and the Destination Discovery Zone, we’re excited to introduce the Tech Zone. Designed for IT suppliers, shore power providers, and emerging tech solutions, the Tech Zone offers a unique entry point for companies looking to tap into this thriving industry. We look forward to welcoming you in Hamburg! #Maritime #SeatradeEurope #SeatradeEurope25 #wearecruise #cruiseindustry #DrivingTheMaritimeTransition Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH #TheIdealConnection

Set sail into the future of India’s maritime sector - and join in for the exclusive webinar "The Future is Here – India’s Maritime Advantage and Opportunities". 🌏 What you are about to discover? 📈 Demand drivers in innovative technologies, for example, green fuels, and dynamic public-private partnerships in the world’s most aspirational maritime market. With an agenda containing topics like: ↗️ India’s Shipping Investment Landscape ↗️ Green Tech in Maritime Operations  ↗️ Navigating Policy and Regulatory Support  ↗️ Strategic Global Collaborations ⏩ and so much more! Curious? Then become part of the conversation that’s shaping India’s journey as a global maritime leader: https://lnkd.in/dD5BVRgM Participation in the webinar is free of charge. 👋 See you there! #Maritime #SMMfair #DrivingTheMaritimeTransition Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH #TheIdealConnection #INMEXSMM

We're slowly approaching that very special time of year again. Here in Hamburg, the days are getting shorter, and people tend to get together in small or large groups, seeking insightful exchange in conversations. Conversations that reflect on the past and look toward the future. 🔮 So, in the spirit of all this, we had the Beiratsseason, er, our Beiratssitzung (the advisory board meeting) for MS&D, the international conference on maritime security and defence, just yesterday. Reflecting on MS&D at SMM Hamburg 2024 and taking a first look at SMM 2026 on the distant horizon. 🌅 We were delighted to welcome all the participants contributing their unique perspectives to the shared vision for this increasingly important conference. So thanks to Borgschulte Klaus, Peter Tamm, Karsten Schneider, Reinhard Lüken, Heinz Schulte, Christian von Oldershausen and Christian Bock for your attendance! ❕ Rest assured, this topic will definitely play a bigger part in the SMM agenda in the future. #Snapshot #SMMfair #Beiratssitzung #DrivingTheMaritimeTransition Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH #TheIdealConnection