Event Programme
A fantastic opportunity to gain knowledge from key access leaders, network face to face with industry friends and celebrate with your peers.
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.
2024 Speaker presentations
Wednesday 13th March, 2024
IPAF Board Meeting
9:00 – 12:00
IPAF Board members only
Contact lisa.jackman@ipaf.org for more information
IPAF Council Meeting
13:00 – 16:00
Location: Scandic Copenhagen Hotel
IPAF Council members only
Contact lisa.jackman@ipaf.org for more information
Site Visit
GSV is Denmark’s leader in equipment rental and in 2024 celebrates its 60th anniversary. Boasting a 28-30% market share and the widest range of products in the sector, this is your chance to see behind the scenes of Europe’s largest rental site.
You will gain insights into what it takes to maintain the smooth running of such a successful operation and learn how GSV managed a digital transformation two years ago and what it means for their business, culture, and environment.
Attendance is free and open to IPAF Summit & IAPAs delegates and IPAF members.
Limited Places Available – Pre-booking is essential*
Programme may be subject to change
12:30
Registration at Scandic Hotel.
(Strictly pre-booked guests only)
12:45
Coach departs Scandic Hotel
13:30 (Approximate – Traffic dependent)
Arrive at GSV Materieludlejning, Hundigeveg 85, Greve
13:30 – 14:45
Welcome coffee & cake
Split into two group
13:45 – 14:45
Group 1 – Tour of premises Group 2 – GSV presentation/talk on digitisation and no paper culture
15:00 – 15:30
All attendees, Trackunit presentation
15:30 – 16:30
Group 1 - Tour of premises
Group 2 – GSV presentation/talk on digitisation and no paper culture
16:30
Depart for Scandic Hotel, Copenhagen
17:30 (Approximate – Traffic dependent)
Arrive at Scandic Hotel, Copenhagen
*Please advise promptly if you can no longer attend so that guests on the waiting list can be advised of available places.
IPAF & IAPAs Welcome Networking Reception
19:00 – 21:00
Venue: Planetarium
Please note, numbers are limited for this event and entry is available only to those who have pre-booked.
Thursday 14th March, 2024
IPAF Annual General Meeting
9:00
Location: Scandic Copenhagen Hotel
All IPAF Members are welcome to join
IPAF Summit
Location: Grand Ball, Scandic Copenhagen Hotel
Approximate times:
8:30 am – 10:00
Registration
10:00
Conference
17:30
Conference End
IAPA Dinner & Awards
Drinks Reception Location: Sponsors Area
Awards Dinner Location: Scandic Copenhagen Hotel
18:30 – 19:30
Start
19:30 – 23:00
Dinner
23:00 until late
Post-awards drinks
IPAF SUMMIT - 14 March
Empowering the next generation
09:00-09:45
IPAF Annual General Meeting
08:30-10:30
Registration & Welcome coffee – Sponsored by TrackUnit
10:30-10:35
Introduction from the Host
Alexandra Legouix
10:35-10:40
Welcome & Introduction
Karel Hujiser (JLG)
10:40-11:05
IPAF Update
Amanda Tan Asia Regional Development Manager (IPAF)
Diego Bustamante Latin America Regional Manager (IPAF)
11:05-11:50
How AI can impact your business
Daniel Hulme, CEO of Satalia
11:50-12:15
Future proofing rental
Joel Särkkä, Chief Information Officer – Renta Group Oy
12:15-13:30
Lunch Break – Sponsored by Hinowa
13:30-13:55
How are OEMs facing the future – people and technology
James Hahessy, Product Manager, Connected Solutions EMEA (JLG) Kasia Gotlib, Senior Product Marketing Specialist (JLG)
13:55-14:20
Gen Z – Barriers to the industry
Ali Moore Relationship Therapist (BeMoore)
14:20-14:55
Unlocking the path to a safer jobsite
Chris Greenbank Digital Marketing Manager (IPAF) Domokos Speder Vice President of Customer Success (Trackunit)
14:55-15:20
JCB’s talent programme
Holly Broadhurst Senior Early Career Scheme Leader (JCB)
15:20-15:50
Coffee Break
15:50-16:15
IPAF’s Safety Campaign
Brian Parker – Head of Safety & Technical (IPAF) Alana Paterson – Head of HSE (Taylor Woodrow)
16:15-16:55
Panel Session – Empowering Tomorrow: Nurturing the Next Generation for Success
Joao Lourenco – Marketing Coordinator (Transgrua)
Jennifer Roddis – Training Instructor (Nationwide Platforms)
Enio Navarro Vanzi – Student and Office Assistant (IPAF)
Thibaut Itzel – Sales Director, Southern Europe, North & Western Africa
Chaired by Karin Godenhielm – Managing Director (Dinolift)
16:55-17:05
Closing Remarks – Peter Douglas
17:05-16:15
Thank you – Alexandra Legouix
18:30-19:30
IAPA Drinks reception
19:30-22:30
IAPA Dinner and awards presentations
22:30-24:00
Farewell drinks (cash bar)
Friday 15th March
09:00-13:00
IPAF MCWP & Hoist UK and Ireland Work Group – Christian Room (Room 1)
Site Visit
GSV
Baldersbuen 5, Hedehusene, 2640
GSV is Denmark’s leader in equipment rental and in 2024 celebrates its 60th anniversary. Boasting a 28-30% market share and the widest range of products in the sector, this is your chance to see behind the scenes of Europe’s largest rental site. You will gain insights into what it takes to maintain the smooth running of such a successful operation and learn how GSV managed a digital transformation two years ago and what it means for their business, culture, and environment.
Welcome Networking Reception
Planetarium, Copenhagen
Held the evening prior to the IPAF Summit, the reception is free to all pre-registered delegates and offers time to socialise and network in a relaxed and informal environment.
Photos: Planetarium, Copenhagen
Hosted by
Alexandra Legouix
Alexandra is arguably one of the most knowledgeable female presenters in the world of automotive having presented the live coverage for Eurosport Worldwide of the World Touring Car Cup for the past 10 years and now a resident face for the Auto Trader YouTube channel alongside Rory Reid.
Alex has also been busy most recently presenting on many other projects including: 'The Daily Show' TV coverage of Geneva International Motorshow 24; Amazon Prime's 'On the Road' TV show with Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman; main stage presenter of the World Happiness Summit 24; main stage presenter of Wellnergy Festival; the Official Car of the Year '24 Awards Ceremony in Geneva; 'The Daily Show' TV coverage of GIMS Qatar; The London Classic Car Show' with Alex Brundle; the live stream shows & in-house videos for Aston Martin F1 team; and numerous other large scale events.
