SMM 2028

SMM 2028 Trade Fair Tour — Shipbuilding, Marine Technology and Maritime Industry Fair

SMM 2028 is a maritime industry fair organized by Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH, held from 5–8 September 2028 at the Hamburg Messe exhibition grounds in Hamburg. The fair showcases a wide range of exhibits, from large-scale ship and shipyard engineering to ship equipment and fittings, from cargo handling systems to offshore engineering and maritime services. The first SMM was held in May 1963 alongside the ‘Schiff und Maschine’ exhibition. According to the organizer’s 2026 assessment, the September 2026 edition brought together more than 50,000 attendees from 134 countries, with approximately 2,300 companies from 66 countries exhibiting in 12 halls covering 90,000 square metres; 410 speakers presented in 153 sessions. Alongside the fair, the GMEC environmental congress, the MS&D maritime safety and defence conference, the Maritime Future Summit and the Offshore Dialogue are held. In 2028 the fair will be open from Tuesday to Thursday 10:00–18:00, and on Friday 10:00–16:00; it is accessible on foot from the Messehallen (U2) and Sternschanze stations. Turkish citizens require a Schengen visa. Delta Expo Travel Agency is planning your Hamburg trip, including flight, hotel, visa, transfer, and fair accreditation.

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Fair Name	SMM 2028; first held in May 1963 with the exhibition “Schiff und Maschine” for the maritime industry fair

Date 5-8 September 2028 Day and Time Tuesday – Thursday 10:00 – 18:00; Friday 10:00 – 16:00 City Hamburg Country Germany Venue Hamburg Messe fairgrounds, Messeplatz 1, 20357 Hamburg; Central (Messeplatz), East (Bei den Kirchhöfen), South (Karolinenstrasse) and West (Lagerstrasse) entrances Organizer Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH Fair Type International trade fair and conference programme for the maritime industry Sector Shipbuilding, ship equipment, maritime technology and offshore industry Product Groups Large-scale ship and shipyard engineering, ship equipment and gear, cargo handling systems, offshore engineering, maritime services Visitor Profile Shipbuilding companies, key suppliers in the value chain, operators and service providers; public sector, navy and academic representatives 2026 Data Over 50,000 individuals from 134 countries; approximately 2,300 participating companies from 66 countries; 12 halls with 90,000 m² exhibition space Conference Programme In the 2026 edition: 410 speakers, 153 sessions, 5 Transition Stages and 4 conferences; agenda includes decarbonisation, energy efficiency, digitalisation, maritime safety, cyber security, autonomous systems and artificial intelligence Concurrent Events gmec (Global Maritime Environmental Congress), MS&D maritime safety and defence conference, Maritime Future Summit, Offshore Dialogue, TradeWinds Shipowners Forum Special Areas Energy Efficiency Hub, Maritime Career Market, Start-ups@SMM; energy efficiency, digital, security and defence, start‑up, cruise and ferry career‑themed visit routes Transport Messehallen (U2) station South and Central entrances 2 – 5 minutes to Sternschanze (S2, S5, U3) Central and West entrances, 5 minutes to Stephansplatz (U1) East entrance, 11 minutes to Dammtor (S2, S5) East entrance, 12 minutes walking; connection from the airport with a transfer on line S1 Registration Online visitor tickets include round‑trip collective transportation to the exhibition venue; the SMM Connect digital platform is offered as a desktop and mobile application Visa Germany is part of the Schengen area. A Schengen visa is required for Turkish citizens; applications are submitted with the exhibition invitation and accommodation documents. For current regulations, refer to the Republic of Turkey You can visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs page (mfa.gov.tr). Official Site smm-hamburg.com Tour Scope Airfare, hotel accommodation, transfers, Schengen visa application support, fair accreditation, and support throughout the trip.

What Does Our Tour Package Include?

You can reach our Turkish support line.

[ AIRFARE ] We arrange your Istanbul – Hamburg flight according to the four fair days, from Tuesday opening to Friday closing.	[ HOTEL ACCOMMODATION ] We reserve your rooms in the Sternschanze and Dammtor areas within walking distance of Hamburg Messe.
[ TRANSFER ] We arrange your Hamburg Airport – hotel transfer and transportation plan during the fair days.	[ VISA ] We prepare your Schengen visa application, handling documentation and follow‑up processes.
[ FAIR ACCREDITATION ] We purchase your SMM visitor ticket online and provide you with the e‑ticket, which includes public transport rights.	[ 24/7 SUPPORT ] From departure in Istanbul to return, including the fair days in Hamburg, we provide support at any hour of the day throughout the entire trip.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to the organizer’s history page, the first SMM was held in May 1963 accompanied by the “Schiff und Maschine” exhibition, meaning ship and machinery; the latest edition took place in September 2026 in Hamburg.