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Germany and Europe lose much of their momentum; North America the weakest region

The current edition of the WindEnergy trend:index (WEtix) again reflects declining ratings across many segments compared to the previous survey held in the fourth quarter of 2025. While the wind industry’s outlook on market developments remains generally positive, ratings of…

Solutions for resilient and climate-neutral ports in focus: On 2 and 3 September, ALL ABOUT PORTS will bring together international experts at the CCH – Congress Center Hamburg to address key challenges facing the port industry. As an international conference accompanied by an exhibition, the event will take place alongside SMM – the world’s leading maritime…

Maritime Topics Enhance the Profile of the Global Security and Innovation Summit

Hamburg, 3 June 2026 – The Global Security and Innovation Summit (GSIS) and the German Maritime Centre (Deutsches Maritimes Zentrum e.V., DMZ) have entered into a strategic partnership. The cooperation brings expertise from shipping, ports and critical infrastructure into the…

From Energy Efficiency to Maritime Security & Defence: SMM 2026 Brings the Industry’s Future Topics to the Stage.

Hamburg, 28 May 2026 – Geopolitical tensions, new political frameworks and the transformation of the global energy supply are placing the maritime industry under massive pressure to adapt. Against this backdrop, SMM – the world’s leading…

Hamburg, 26 May 2026 – Building technology is undergoing a profound transformation: Innovative solutions such as AI-based energy optimization and smart sensor technology are already boosting the efficiency of modern buildings. Looking ahead, AI will intensify this trend toward fully autonomous smart buildings that relieve people of operational tasks and…

The world-wide growth of wind energy is creating abundant job opportunities. The Recruiting Days at WindEnergy Hamburg will bring employers together with high-potential jobseekers.