IPAF Summit & IAPAs 2026
Schedule & Programme
The IPAF Summit conference, along with the International Awards for Powered Access (IAPAs) is an excellent educational and networking opportunity for the access industry.
Created and organised jointly by the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) and Access International, the combined IAPAs and IPAF summit is firmly established in the access industry as the annual event to attend.
- Gain knowledge from key access leaders
- Network face to face with industry friends
- Celebrate with your industry peers
Day 1 – Wednesday 14 October, 2026
13:30 - 16:30
Site Visits
This year, delegates can choose from two exclusive site visits: Rent Rise (formerly known as ACR Platform) or ELS Lift. Organised by IPAF, the site visits will take place from 13:30–16:30 and offer a valuable opportunity to gain an insight into the operations of two leading companies in the powered access industry.
Rent Rise
Rent Rise (formerly known as ACR Platform) has been a leading provider of MEWP rental solutions and operator trainings in Turkiye since 2003. Headquartered in Istanbul, the company delivers nationwide coverage through its regional branches in Ankara, Bursa, İzmir, Adana and Istanbul European side. Rent Rise maintains a comprehensive and modern fleet that includes scissor lifts, articulating boom lifts, telescopic boom lifts, vertical lifts, push-around lifts and spider lifts, supported by a robust technical service organisation. As the first IPAF Approved Training Centre in Turkiye, the company plays an active role in advancing occupational safety standards by offering internationally recognised operator training and promoting the use of globally accepted best practices. Through its ongoing collaborations with public institutions, contractors and industry stakeholders, Rent Rise continues to contribute significantly to the development of a stronger and more responsible MEWP safety culture across the country.
Organised by IPAF, the event is free to attend, but registration is required.
ELS Lift
Since 2008, ELS Lift is Türkiye’s only major and domestic aerial work platform manufacturer operating on a global scale. With a production volume of nearly 2,000 aerial work platforms per year, and more than 100 employees, ELS Lift made its first export to Germany. As of today, it exports to more than 30 countries in addition to its distributors and exports 65% of its total production.
ELS Lift continues to reach end users operating in various industrial areas (construction, maintenance, repair, cleaning, aviation, defence industry, etc) besides rental companies, that are a large part of the aerial work platform market.
Organised by IPAF, the event is free to attend, but registration is required.
19:00- 21:00 - TBC
IPAF & IAPA Welcome Reception
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Radisson Blu Hotel, Istanbul Sisli
19 Mayıs Cd. Street No 2, 34360 Şişli/İstanbul, Türkiye
Held the evening before the IPAF Summit, the reception offers a relaxed and informal setting for socializing and networking. Tickets are €25 per person, including a selection of drinks and canapés.
Day 2 – Thursday 15 October, 2026
08:30 - 16:55
IPAF Summit
- Istanbul Marriott Hotel Sisli
Sharing Knowledge and Ideas - Why Collaboration Matters in Business
At a time when industries face rapid technological change, increasing regulation, and growing safety expectations, the Summit will champion collaboration over competition, showing how shared learning strengthens businesses and raises standards across the access industry.
09:00 - 09:45
IPAF Annual General Meeting (AGM)
- Istanbul Marriott Hotel Sisli – Room: Asia 2 & 3
18:30 - 00:00
IAPA Drinks Reception, Dinner
& Awards Presentations
- Istanbul Marriott Hotel Sisli
International Awards for Powered Access are held in the evening. Jointly organised by Access International and IPAF, these independently judged awards are considered by many as the industry benchmark. The celebratory evening commences with pre-dinner drinks followed by the dinner and awards.
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