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With 26 national pavilions and 11 new exhibiting countries, SMM 2026 highlights the growing global reach of the world’s leading maritime trade fair. New official national pavilions from Cyprus and Brazil will be joined by first-time official representations from India and Vietnam. More countries are using SMM to showcase their maritime industries and access new markets.
For the first time, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), together with the Indian Ports Association, is organizing two official Indian joint pavilions at SMM – in Hall B3.OG and in the Naval Hall B8. India’s participation reflects its growing importance as a maritime industrial and technology nation. The country is pursuing ambitious expansion plans for port infrastructure, shipbuilding, and digital and sustainable maritime technologies.
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Shri Vijay Kumar, Secretary of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, will take part in the Official Opening Conference, where his statement “India Perspective: Global Maritime Growth & Connectivity” will highlight India’s growing role in the global maritime economy. On the Open Stage, the session “The India Opportunity: Investing in Shipbuilding & Shipping Clusters” will focus on investment and development opportunities in Indian shipbuilding, maritime clusters and international cooperation.
Around 35 exhibitors from India are expected at SMM 2026, including Chowgule & Company Private Limited, Buoyancy Consultants & Engineering, Swan Defence and Heavy Industries, Vedam Design & Technical Consultancy, Marine Electricals (India) Limited and Cooperation Shipbuilders N Dock Works Ltd. In the Naval Hall B8, the Indian Ports Association, Cochin Shipyard and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers will showcase their capabilities. India is also part of the programme at ALL ABOUT PORTS: Shri Vijay Kumar will participate in the official opening of the new port conference. An Indian session will also focus on the development of Indian ports into competitive, technology-enabled and sustainable logistics hubs and the associated opportunities for international investment.
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Brazil will present an official national pavilion at SMM for the first time, organized by the Brazilian Association of Companies of the Blue Economy (ABEEMAR). The association promotes Brazil’s blue economy with a focus on innovation, sustainability and business development. Companies represented at the pavilion include Flexprin Industria and Diesel Line.
The national pavilion from Cyprus is organized by the Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Cyprus in cooperation with the Shipping Deputy Ministry and the Cyprus Trade Centre in Berlin. Ten companies as well as government and maritime institutions will be represented, covering maritime services, ship repair and technical equipment, communications and automation, artificial intelligence, research and classification. Participants include the Cyprus Marine & Maritime Institute (CMMI), Tototheo Maritime, Multimarine Services and the Shipping Deputy Ministry. The programme also includes the “Cyprus Maritime Innovation Event”, featuring presentations and a panel discussion on innovation, technology and market opportunities in Cyprus’s maritime economy.
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For the first time, Vietnam will also be officially represented by the Vietnam Shipbuilding Industry Association (VISIA). The association represents Vietnam’s shipbuilding industry and will also contribute to the programme: The Open Stage session “Digital Engineering Partnerships: Expanding Global Shipbuilding Capacity” will explore current developments and perspectives in the sector.
