German Pavilion at INMEX SMM India 2027
22–24 September 2027 | Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, India
The Maritime Exchange Continues – Join Us in Mumbai!
Hamburg and India share a strong maritime connection, built on their ports, shipping industries and long-standing business relationships. Hamburg Representation Mumbai (HRM) actively supports this exchange, including facilitating Indian industry delegations to SMM Hamburg, the leading international maritime trade fair. Following Senator Dr Melanie Leonhard’s visit to India in February 2026 and Secretary Vijay Kumar’s subsequent visit to Hamburg, maritime cooperation between the two markets continues to gain momentum. The German Pavilion at INMEX SMM India 2027 is the next opportunity for German companies to build on these connections and explore new business opportunities in India.
From 22–24 September 2027, INMEX SMM India, South Asia’s largest maritime exhibition and conference, will take place at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai.
INMEX SMM India covers the entire spectrum of maritime technologies and services and provides the ideal platform for entering the Indian market or expanding existing business relationships across the region.
The numbers speak for themselves: With more than 10,000 participants and around 300 exhibiting companies from 24 countries, INMEX SMM India 2025 reinforced its position as the leading meeting place for the maritime industry in South Asia.
➔ See INMEX SMM India 2025 Review
India is pursuing ambitious growth plans in the maritime sector. Through initiatives such as the Maritime India Vision 2030 and the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, the country is vigorously advancing the expansion of its maritime infrastructure. Ports, shipyards and logistics chains are being modernised, while investments in digitalisation and sustainable propulsion technologiesare gaining momentum. At the same time, India is becoming an increasingly important strategic partner for international industrial and infrastructure projects.
Under the Maritime India Vision 2030, investments of around USD 42 billion are planned for ports, logistics and shipbuilding. In addition, the Indian government has launched a USD 7.8 billion Shipbuilding & Maritime Package aimed at accelerating the development of the national shipbuilding industry.
With these initiatives, India has set the goal of becoming one of the world’s top 10 shipbuilding nations by 2030 and reaching the top 5 by 2047. This creates unparalleled market opportunities for international equipment manufacturers and technology providers.
➔ Learn more about the Indian maritime market and current investment opportunities
Take the opportunity to position your company early in one of the world’s most dynamic maritime growth markets. Funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) and supported by the German Mechanical Engineering Industry Association (VDMA) and the German Shipbuilding and Ocean Industries Association (VSM), the German Pavilion offers a high-quality participation under the internationally recognised “Made in Germany” brand.
The German Pavilion offers the following participation options:
1. Exhibition space with stand construction, including extensive additional services for € 300 per m² (minimum stand size: 9 m²).
2. Space in the pavilion’s information centre (2 m²) including extensive additional services for € 830 per company.
Registration for the German Pavilion is available online.
Registration deadline is 21 May 2027.
Here is how it works:
- Register and obtain accreditation here. This step is only required once and is valid for all future trade fair participations.
- Once your accreditation has been approved (2–3 working days), you can conveniently complete your registration online.
➔ See Summary of the Registration Form
We look forward to welcoming you to Mumbai from 22–24 September 2027.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Ms Silke Eidam (+49 40 3569 2264 / silke.eidam@hamburg-messe.de).