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CANADA AT SMM & ALL ABOUT PORTS HAMBURG 2026

Public Activities

Join the Canadian delegation for panel discussions, receptions, and networking events throughout SMM Hamburg and ALL ABOUT PORTS 2026.

Wednesday, 2 September 2026

Opening Ceremony

Speaker: Scott Penney | CEO Port of Argentia

Port of Argentia has emerged as a key transatlantic gateway linking North America and Europe, a notable example of strategic port development in an evolving global marketplace. As discussions increasingly focus on supply chain resilience and international connectivity, Scott Penney’s experience in advancing transatlantic partnerships will bring valuable insight to the opening ceremony of ALL ABOUT PORTS 2026.

9:30 – 10:30

Congress Center Hamburg

Scott Penney | CEO Port of Argentia Jens Meier | Chairman IAPH & CEO Hamburg Port Authority

Panel Discussion

How Offsets Can Drive Canadian–German Technology Partnerships

12:10 – 13:00

Open Stage, Hall 2

Participants

ISED TKMS Dalhousie University Embassy of Canada

PANEL DISCUSSION

Ports in the Energy Transition – Between a Key Role, Conflicting Goals, and a Reality Check

ALL ABOUT PORTS 2026

14:05

Energy & Sustainability Stage, Congress Center Hamburg

Scott Penney | CEO Port of Argentia ZDS Zentralverband der deutschen Seehafenbetriebe e.V.

Reception

Canadian Reception

Join us at the Canadian Pavilion for an evening of networking with the Canadian delegation and international maritime industry partners.

16:00 – 18:00

Canada's Maritime Industries Booth

Hall B6 | 141 & 148

Thursday, 3 September 2026

PANEL DISCUSSION

What’s Next in Energy Transition and Digital Transformation

ALL ABOUT PORTS 2026

10:00 – 11:00

Energy & Sustainability Stage, Congress Center Hamburg

Ted Lomond | CEO of North Atlantic Group Cédric Goyette | CEO of Inbridge AI Kathrin Lau | Editor-in-chief of the magazine Schiff & Hafen

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