Maritime Career Market
for exhibitors

3 and 4 September 2026

More support for your recruiting

In order to meet the growing demand for skilled labour and attract more talent to the industry, the Maritime Career Market (MCM) will once again take place over two days during SMM.

Located on the upper floor of hall B2, it offers universities, colleges and further education institutions as well as organisations and companies a unique platform for informing young talent and recruiting professionals.

Ausstellende unterhalten sich mit Besuchenden.

In addition to discussions at the stands, popular networking formats such as Wine o'clock and the Career Happy Hour on 3 September provide additional opportunities to make contacts.

On Thursday and Friday, SMM offers free admission to all school pupils, students, and accompanying teachers. 

Be part of it and secure valuable talent!

Space at the MCM is limited – book your stand now and benefit from a complete package that takes a lot of work off your hands.

This also includes a marketing package that ensures your presence in the online exhibitor directory, visitor guide and app. 

 

Secure your stand now

Complete MCM Package

  • Special MCM stand signage
  • 2 exhibitor passes
  • Included services per exhibitor:
    • 3 m² exhibition space
    • 1 Counter
    • 2 bar stools
    • Logo of the exhibiting company on counter
    • 1 power socket
    • One-time cleaning from Thursday to Friday incl. waste disposal
  • Access to networking events:
    • Wine o‘ clock
    • Career Happy Hour on 3 September 2026
  • Marketing & Networking Package:
    • Company presence with logo, social media and company description
    • Visibility in the exhibitor directory
    • Badge scanning for lead management
  • Entry in the Job Route
  • Marketing & communication as part of the SMM visitor promotion campaign

 

EUR 1.750 excl. VAT

Career Forum:
The Open Stage is yours 


In the immediate vicinity of the MCM, the Career Forum at the Open Stage offers an additional setting in which you can present interesting job and career profiles, apprenticeships as well as training and study programmes in the form of short presentations to an assembled audience.

Book a 10-minute slot and let potential applicants know what prospects for personal and professional development they can expect from you. 

Book your slot now

Exhibitors of the Maritime Career Market 2024

Eine Ausstellungshalle mit sichtbaren Ständen, Ausstellenden und Besuchenden. Im Vordergrund und Hintergrund ist der Hauptgang der Halle erkennbar, der die Stände miteinander verbindet.
Ausstellende unterhalten sich mit Besuchenden an einem Pult.
In einer Ausstellungshalle sind mehrere Stände in einer Reihe angeordnet. Ausstellende sind an den Ständen zu sehen, während Besuchende den danebenliegenden Gang entlanggehen.
Ausstellende unterhalten sich mit Besuchenden.
Mehrere Ausstellende stehen an einem Pult und füllen ein Papier aus.
Ein Ausstellender steht an seinem Stand und unterhält sich mit einem Besuchenden. Im Hintergrund sind weitere Stände und Personen in der Ausstellungshalle zu sehen.

Job Route:
More traffic at your stand

Do you offer vacancies, apprenticeships or partnerships for BA/MA theses? Then place yourself on the Job Route: As a participant, you will be marked with a corresponding icon in the online exhibitor directory, visitor guide and app so that trade visitors can easily compile lists of favourites and arrange appointments in advance.

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Contact

Nina Krüger

Conference Manager

MS&D | gmec | Maritime Career Market | Open Stages

Nina Krüger