SMM will take place in Hamburg on 1–4 September 2026. One of the biggest maritime trade fairs brings shipowners, shipyards, suppliers and other industry professionals to Hamburg from around the world.
MAKINEN will be visiting SMM, and we look forward to seeing our customers, partners and colleagues during the week.
To arrange a meeting in advance, please contact CEO Mikko Mäkinen via email at mikko.makinen@ismakinen.com.
MAKINEN’s work on AIDA Evolution is featured in the latest issue of Cruise & Ferry Interiors.
The report highlights MAKINEN’s role in the refurbishment of AIDAbella, part of AIDA Cruises’ ongoing AIDA Evolution fleet modernization program. During the seven-week dry dock at Chantier Naval de Marseille, MAKINEN’s team contributed to the transformation of passenger cabins, suites, family suites and crew areas onboard the vessel.
The story also looks at MAKINEN’s wider collaboration with AIDA Cruises across the AIDA Evolution program, following work on AIDAdiva, AIDAluna and AIDAbella.
Read the full story in Cruise & Ferry Interiors 2026 here: https://www.cruiseandferry.net/digital/magazine/2026/interiors/77/
MAKINEN will participate in Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas 2026, taking place at the Miami Beach Convention Center on June 9–10.
This year marks MAKINEN’s fifth consecutive year at the event. Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas has become an established annual meeting place for the cruise interiors industry.
Visitors can meet the MAKINEN team at Booth 1016 to discuss upcoming turnkey interior refurbishment and newbuild projects.
To schedule a meeting during the event, please contact Markus Makinen at [markus.makinen@ismakinen.com].
Register for your free pass here.
MAKINEN will be attending the Europort 2025 exhibition in Rotterdam on Wednesday, 5 November. The event, held at Rotterdam Ahoy from 4 to 7 November, gathers professionals across shipbuilding, repair, and maritime technology.
CEO Mikko Makinen will be attending to meet with partners and discuss upcoming opportunities in cruise ship and expedition vessel interior projects. If you wish to set up a meeting, please contact mikko.makinen@ismakinen.com.
Europort provides a strong platform for networking and sharing insights within the maritime industry. To register and learn more about the event, visit the Europort website.
MAKINEN will exhibit at Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Europe on 3–4 December 2025 at Hamburg Messe + Congress. The show brings together the European cruise-interiors community for two days of exhibition and conference content.
Visitors can find MAKINEN at Booth F22. The team covers three business lines: refit and refurbishment project expertise, in-house furniture production for cruise ships, and newbuilding of expedition vessels.
CSI Europe is a focused industry meeting point for cruise lines, designers, shipyards, and suppliers working on refurbishment and newbuild programs across ocean, river, and expedition cruising.
To schedule a meeting during or around the exhibition, contact Mikko Makinen at mikko.makinen@ismakinen.com
MAKINEN will be exhibiting at the Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas in Miami on June 3–4, 2025. The event takes place at the Miami Beach Convention Center, and MAKINEN can be found at Booth 1016.
CSI Design Expo brings together cruise line representatives, shipyards, and suppliers from across the industry, with a focus on interior design, outfitting, and supply for the passenger ship sector.
At Booth 1016, MAKINEN will present its turnkey interior offering, from cabin refurbishments to expedition vessel newbuild deliveries and marine-grade furniture manufacturing.
To book a meeting with our team during the expo, please contact CEO Jaakko Makikalli at jaakko.makikalli@ismakinen.com.
MAKINEN will visit Seatrade Cruise Global 2025 in Miami Beach on the exhibition days from Tuesday, April 8 to Thursday, April 10. The event is the largest gathering of cruise industry professionals, with more than 10,000 attendees and over 600 exhibitors. The event brings together cruise lines, shipyards, designers, outfitters, and suppliers to share ideas and discuss what’s next for the industry. This year, Seatrade Cruise Global celebrates its 40th anniversary.
MAKINEN will be represented by CEO Jaakko Mäkikalli and Markus Mäkinen, President of Makinen Inc. If you’d like to meet or schedule a meeting during Seatrade, please reach out to them via email at jaakko.makikalli@ismakinen.com or markus.makinen@ismakinen.com.
Learn more at https://www.seatradecruiseevents.com.