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17th WindEnergy trend:index: Muted expectations in the wind industry

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…

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High-Profile Speakers and Key Future Topics: ALL ABOUT PORTS Presents Conference Programme

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…

Reihe von Teilnehmenden bei einer Konferenz oder Sitzung, die an langen Tischen mit Mikrofonen und Laptops sitzen und aufmerksam nach vorne ausgerichtet sind; der Raum ist in kühles, blaues Licht getaucht, im Hintergrund sind weitere unscharfe Personen und Technik zu erkennen.

GSIS and DMZ Establish Strategic Partnership

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…

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Five Stages for the Key Issues Facing the Maritime Industry

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…

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Artificial Intelligence as a Driver of Innovation: GET NORD 2026 Showcases Solutions for Buildings and the Trades

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…

Global flagship fair to feature recruiting platform for top talent

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.

Milestone in Asia: RECHARGE Wind Power Summit Asia-Pacific wins over the industry and sets strong momentum (Kopie 1)

A successful premiere in the growth region Asia-Pacific: On 19 and 20 May in Singapore, the RECHARGE Wind Power Summit 2026 Asia-Pacific powered by WindEnergy Hamburg impressed with a high-calibre programme, international participation, and strong resonance from industry and policymakers. The event delivered important impetus for wind energy and underscores…

World Premiere in Singapore

With today's opening of the RECHARGE Wind Power Summit 2026 Asia-Pacific powered by WindEnergy Hamburg, Hamburg Messe und Congress brings its wind energy expertise to Asia for the first time.

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