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View through the Japan Pavilion in an exhibition hall, showing a central blue carpet leading past maritime industry booths. Overhead banners with wave patterns and the text “Japan Pavilion” hang from the ceiling.

Asia strengthens its role at SMM 2026

Growing cooperation between Europe and Asia drives participation at the world’s leading maritime industry event

„Außenbereich der Hamburg Messe mit SMM‑Skulpturen vor dem Messe‑Eingang.“

SMM 2026: Platform And Pace Setter For The Maritime Transformation

Save the Date: 1-4 SEPTEMBER 2026 | HAMBURG

With several months to go until the trade fair opens, demand is soaring and exhibitor spaces at the four-day event are nearly fully booked. Visitor tickets can now be purchased. “We are expecting over 2,200 exhibitors and around 50,000 international…

Konferenzraum mit Publikum; auf einer Bühne sitzen mehrere Personen in einer Podiumsrunde, während eine Person am Rednerpult spricht. Im Hintergrund ist eine große Leinwand mit Präsentationsfolien zu sehen.

MS&D Conference 2026 announces first topics and keynote speakers

Vice Admiral Carsten Stawitzki and Vice Admiral Axel Deertz confirmed as keynote speakers

The Maritime Security & Defence Conference (MS&D) 2026 provides initial insights into its conference programme and confirms two high-level keynote speakers: Vice Admiral Carsten Stawitzki, Germany’s National…

Eine Podiumsdiskussion auf einer Bühne mit sieben Personen, von denen eine am Rednerpult steht und sechs in einer Reihe auf orangefarbenen Sesseln sitzen. Hinter ihnen zeigt eine große Leinwand den Titel der Veranstaltung zum Thema maritime Entwicklung und internationale Zusammenarbeit. Die Bühne ist modern ausgeleuchtet und hat eine geometrische Wandgestaltung. Das Publikum ist nicht sichtbar.

India’s Maritime Investment Drive in Focus at SMM 2026

India is vigorously advancing the expansion of its maritime infrastructure. Ports, shipyards and logistics chains are being modernised, while investments in digitalisation and sustainable propulsion technologies are gaining momentum. This creates new market opportunities for international equipment…

MS&D 2025: Focus on speed, efficiency and collaboration in defence procurement

During the international Maritime Security & Defence Conference (MS&D) on Tuesday, a clear signal was sent to policymakers, defence forces and industry: military procurement in the current security environment requires more speed, greater efficiency and true collaboration. The pressure to act has…