(With video) With more than 2200 exhibitors from all over the world, roughly 50,000 industry visitors, and 93,000 square metres of exhibition space, the 27th SMM, held under the honorary patronage of Federal Chancellor Dr Angela Merkel, was concluded on Friday, 9 September.
Never before had SMM been as international as this year: More than two thirds of exhibitors hailed from countries other than Germany.
Digitalisation and Green Propulsion
Digitalisation had been chosen as one of the main topics for SMM 2016. 'SMM is the first maritime trade fair globally to turn the spotlight on “Industry 4.0”. This theme harbours enormous potential for the shipping industry,' said Dr Alexander Nürnberg, Chairman of the Board of the Marine Equipment and Systems working group at the German Mechanical Engineering Industry Association (VDMA), and Managing Director of MacGregor Hatlapa.
Another major topic addressed by this year’s event was Green Propulsion. The fair organisers had erected a dedicated, 3500 square metre exhibition hall to feature relevant products and services.
Real TV Group made the video you find below giving an overview of the 2016 edition of SMM.
SMM 2018
The next SMM will take place from 4 to 7 September 2018.
