European Maritime Security Conference 2026

European Conference on Maritime Security and Defence, Hamburg Messe. Where naval challenges meet civil-military cooperation As the leading technology, security, and procurement conference for the international maritime security and defence community in Europe, MS&D welcomes high-ranking representatives from the EU, defence ministries and organisations, procurement authorities, as well as civil maritime and naval defence industries. Under the theme ‘Maritime Security & Defence in a Rapidly Changing World’, moderated expert panels will address the status quo of the operational readiness of European naval forces, the necessary capability enhancements, and regulations for procurement and enabling civil technology transfer. Over the course of the two-day event, the experts on stage will also cover a wide range of maritime security topics as well as innovative underwater and unmanned technologies. In view of growing defence budgets within the EU and NATO, as well as the need for security of supply and resilient supply chains, the MS&D Conference, together with the directly adjacent MS&D Expo, offers all participants unique strategic and practical added value.