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Welcome to Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH!

Hamburg is more diverse than any other city in Germany. A vibrant metropolis, a green oasis, a city on the waterfront. Germany’s second-largest city, with Europe’s third-largest seaport and nearly two million inhabitants, is a media hub, an innovation centre, and a hotspot of international trade. Our vibrant event campus lets you host captivating trade fairs and congresses right in the centre of the city. The botanical garden “Planten un Blomen” connects our exhibition campus with the CCH – Congress Center Hamburg and all other adjacent buildings to form one coherent event area for the city. All that embedded in an excellent public transport infrastructure. Countless hotels in the immediate vicinity, and numerous leisure opportunities make every stay a pleasant experience.

Upcoming events

  • SMM

    Hamburg Messe

    SMM

    The world's leading maritime industry event

    09/01/2026  -  09/04/2026
  • all about ports

    CCH - Congress Center Hamburg

    ALL ABOUT PORTS

    The new meeting point for complete port solutions

    09/02/2026  -  09/03/2026
  • AUTONOMOUS MOBILITY & LAW SUMMIT Logo

    CCH - Congress Center Hamburg

    Autonomous Mobility & Law Summit

    Die Zukunft der Mobilität gestalten

    09/02/2026  -  09/03/2026

    The Autonomous Mobility & Law Summit, scheduled to take place on 2 and 3 September 2026, will not go ahead.

  • LogiNext Germany Logo weiß

    CCH - Congress Center Hamburg

    LogiNext Germany

    The industry meeting hub for digital logistics innovations

    09/02/2026  -  09/03/2026
  • WindEnergy Hamburg

    Hamburg Messe

    WindEnergy Hamburg

    The global on & offshore event

    09/22/2026  -  09/25/2026
  • Polaris Convention

    Hamburg Messe

    Polaris Convention

    Your community universe

    10/09/2026  -  10/11/2026
Front cover illustration: HMC Annual Report 2025 | Ideas in Motion

Annual Reports

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News

Podiumsdiskussion auf der Offshore Stage einer Fachmesse. Mehrere Branchenvertreter tauschen sich auf der Bühne über Chancen und Entwicklungen im Offshore-Windenergiemarkt aus.

WindEnergy Hamburg: Where the future of wind energy is negotiated

From market trends and energy storage to the expansion of offshore wind farms, and through to global growth potential: WindEnergy Hamburg’s six stages will bring together thought leaders from the worlds of business, science and politics. Around 300 international experts will discuss the key…

Podiumsdiskussion auf der SMM vor Publikum. Mehrere Sprecherinnen und Sprecher stehen auf einer Bühne vor einer großformatigen Veranstaltungswand zum Thema maritime Transformation.

SMM 2026 kicks off: Maritime industry charts a new course

High-profile guests discuss the maritime agenda of the future. Clear message: Security and resilience are moving to the forefront of the industry.

Professional video camera at an exhibition stand during a trade fair event, with attendees interacting and networking in the background.

HAMBURG OPEN launches new Cine & Camera Area

BVFK, BVK & VTFF unterstützen das neue Format als Partner

 

Hamburg, 2. September 2026 – Die HAMBURG OPEN am 20. und 21. Januar 2027 erweitert ihr Angebot um einen neuen Schwerpunkt für die Film- und Cine-Branche. Mit der Cine & Camera Area entsteht erstmals ein eigenes Format für Kameraleute,…

Konferenzprogramm auf der SMM

MS&D 2026: Chief of the German Navy Jan Christian Kaack to deliver farewell address

High-level international programme featuring National Armaments Director Vice Admiral Carsten Stawitzki and international industry representatives – strong representation from European navies

 

Schiffspropellerschraube vor dem Gebäude der Hamburg Messe und Congress im Rahmen der Weltleitmesse SMM

SMM’s landmark is back: Here we go!

35-tonne propeller in front of the Hamburg exhibition halls heralds the start of SMM 2026 – and demonstrates how modern ship technology can boost energy efficiency