IPAF Summit
The essential access industry event
Schedule of events
VENUE: H4 Hotel Berlin
IPAF Summit Programme 2023
THEME: The Future... IPAF was established 40 years ago this year and during this time the industry and the world around it has changed beyond recognition. Safety and technological developments have changed the way in which machines are used and are continually evolving. Powered access has shown itself to be the safest way to work temporarily at height and now has achieved global spread and recognition. But what is the future of powered access, where it seemingly will continue to grow and expand as the safe and efficient choice. There has not been a time with as much instability and global threats that could destabilise this progress.
So, what does the future hold for the powered access industry – who will be the winners and where can we see ourselves in another 40 years' time?
18/04
13:00 – 16:00 – IPAF Manufacturers Technical Committee – Friedrich Wilhelm
19/04
09.30 – 12.30 – IPAF Board Meeting – Friedrich Wilhelm
13.30 – 16.30 – IPAF Council Meeting – Friedrich Wilhelm
14.00 – 16.00 – Site visit – Z-Lab
You will hear from Zeppelin subsidiary Zeppelin Lab and find out what the company does and learn about their greatest digitalisation challenges, and opportunities, within the construction sector. You will also hear about their venture ‘Akii’ which is currently being developed by Z-Lab, a tool to develop digital access solutions not only at construction sites entrances but also prototyping access solutions for machinery like materials lifts or other access equipment. The presentations will also cover the ventures ‘Zamics’, an asset management and tracking solution for equipment fleets and ‘klickrent’ and ‘klickcheck’ an online rental platform and digital check-in/out solution for rental equipment.
Return transport will be arranged from the H4 Hotel Alexanderplatz (IPAF Summit & IAPA hotel), the arrangements for this will be emailed to registered delegates.
Please note, you must have registered in advance to attend this event.
19:00 – 21:00 – IPAF & IAPA Welcome Evening Networking Drinks – Venue Bärensaal
Address: Klosterstraße 47, 10179 Berlin, Germany - 20 minute walk from the H4 Hotel Alexanderplatz
An informal drinks reception held the evening before the IPAF Summit and IAPAs.
Please note, numbers are limited for this event and entry is available only to those who have pre-booked.
20/04
09:00 – 9:45 – IPAF Annual General Meeting (AGM) – Friedrich Wilhelm
IPAF SUMMIT PROGRAMME:
Conference location: Alexander Breaks location: Grenander Suites
Presentation titles and timings subject to change
08:30 – 10:30
Registration & Coffee – Grenander Suites
10:30 – 10:40
Welcome
Host, Mark Durden Smith
10:40 – 11:05
40 years of IPAF in Powered Access
Peter Douglas, CEO & Managing Director - IPAF
11:05 – 11:35
Title TBC
Jay Iyengar, Executive Vice President, Chief Technology and Strategic Sourcing Officer – Oshkosh Corporation
11.35 – 12:05
Global trends
Lars Thomsen, Leading Futurist, Chief Futurist at the Future Matters and & Member of the World Future Society
12.05 – 13:20
Lunch
13:20 – 13:45
MEWPs safe to use
Marco Einhaus, Head of Subcommittee Building Construction - Berufsgenossenschaft
13:45 – 14:10
AI changes in the Industry
Susan Xu, CEO - Sinoboom Intelligent Equipment
14:10 – 14:40
An overview of the German Market – the current situation
Jürgen Küspert, Managing Director - BBI, Bundesverband der Baumaschinen-, Baugeräte- und Industriemaschinen-Firmen e.V.
14:40 – 15:05
Innovation
Kate Bell, Head of UK Training - Nationwide Platforms
Alana Paterson, Head of HSE - Nationwide Platforms
15:05 – 15:35
Coffee Break
15:35 – 15:55
How can the industry work together on a safety alert?
Angel Ibanez, MCWP Global Representative – IPAF
Kevin O’Shea, Director of Safety - Hydro Mobil
15:55 – 16:20
Diversity: Asset or Box to Tick?
Katrin Blau, Audit Manager – IPAF
Romina Vanzi, Head of Regional Development & MCWPS - IPAF
16:20 – 17:00
Panel Session: Title TBC
PANELLISTS:
Alice Henault, Strategy & Development Director – Loxam
Carolin Winkel, Director of Strategy & CSR - Zeppelin Rental
Oana Samoila, Key Accounts Sales Manager - Almac-Italia
Karin Nars, Managing Director – Dinolift
Chaired by: Lindsey Anderson, Editor, ALH - KHL
17:00 – 17:10
Closing Comments
Karin Nars, IPAF President & Managing Director - Dinolift
Presentation titles and timings subject to change
IAPA'S
Drinks reception location: Grenander Suites Awards dinner & presentation: Alexander
18.30 – 19.30
DRINKS RECEPTION
19.30 – 23.00
IAPA DINNER & PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
23.00
POST AWARDS DRINKS
LOCATION: TBC
Programme subject to change.
THE SUMMIT
The high-profile conference bringing together senior representatives from across the access community to discuss and debate the latest developments in our industry.
THE IPAF & IAPAs NETWORKING EVENT
The IPAF & IAPAs Networking Event is an informal drinks reception held the evening before the IPAF Summit and IAPAs.
Please note, numbers are limited for this event and entry is available only to those who have pre-booked.
SITE VISIT
Spaces are limited so please book early.