SMM 2026: International Participation Continues to Grow

SMM 2026 is attracting an increasing number of international participants. The fair features 26 national pavilions, two more than in 2024, with eleven new exhibiting countries joining. Asia's leading shipbuilding nations are also growing their representation at the event. New official national pavilions from Cyprus, Brazil, and Vietnam will join existing representations from India and Vietnam.

India's Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways is organizing two joint pavilions, reflecting India's growing importance as a maritime industrial and technology nation. The country will showcase ambitious expansion plans in port infrastructure, shipbuilding, and digital and sustainable maritime technologies.

Brazil, Cyprus, and Vietnam will make their first official appearances at SMM, with Brazil's pavilion organized by the Brazilian Association of Companies of the Blue Economy. Cyprus' pavilion will feature ten companies and government institutions, focusing on maritime services, ship repair, communications, and automation. Vietnam's pavilion will be led by the Vietnam Shipbuilding Industry Association, with a session on digital engineering partnerships in shipbuilding.

South Korea and China are also expanding their presence at SMM 2026. The China-Europe Maritime Summit, co-organized by the German Shipowners' Association, the China Association of the National Shipbuilding Industry, and DNV, will bring together high-level representatives to discuss maritime cooperation.