Register for LiftEx 2025 End User Seminar for free
Join Lifting Industry peers at the End User Seminar at LiftEx 2025 in Liverpool on 19 November for a FREE programme packed with practical takeaways. From slinging vs lashing to the latest rope inspection technologies and workforce training, this is your chance to strengthen safety, compliance, and efficiency in everyday lifting operations. Register now at liftex25.eventreference.com.
LiftEx returns to the Exhibition Centre Liverpool on 18-19 November 2025, located on the banks of the city’s world heritage waterfront – gateway to one of the world’s most famous ports. This will mark the twentieth year for the annual flagship event of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), the leading global representative body for all those involved in the Lifting Industry worldwide.
Supported by RiConnect, a provider of cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS), as Headline Sponsor, along with sponsors Yoke and Hoist, LiftEx 2025 gives access to over 100 exhibiting brands on the show floor, advice from the experts on the LEEA stand and networking opportunities with over 1,500 industry visitors.
It is the place to witness the latest technologies and new equipment, to improve productiveness and efficiency and to learn about advancements in safety and industry best practices. There will be knowledge sharing and training through seminar sessions to gain vital lifting related knowledge and insights, as well as an opportunity to meet LEEA members and discuss ways they can help achieve best lifting practice.
A thought leadership seminar on Tuesday 18 November will feature a lineup of experts including Ollie Brown, Economist at GlobalData Plc. His session, titled ‘Market Insights - Vertical Construction amid Evolving International Trade’, will cover market trends, new project developments and maritime trade dynamics and implications. Ollie currently performs economic and political analysis across construction and FDI sectors, particularly across the Americas region. To-date, he has contributed to research on economic development plans for the governments of Lithuania, Brazil, Mauritius, and Scotland. Furthermore, prior to joining, he read Applied Economics (MSc) at the University of Bath and has a background in quantitative research on international relations.
The End User Seminar takes place during Wednesday 19 November, there will be an. The programme features Andy Cartwright, Technical Manager at Mentor looking at ‘Slinging vs Lashing: The Critical Difference’. Learn why choosing the correct method for load securement is essential for safety and compliance. This session will highlight the practical and regulatory differences between slinging and lashing, helping end users avoid common pitfalls and reduce risk on site.
Daniel Jennett, HSE Manager / HSE Lead at Sheffield Forgemasters, will present on ‘Beyond the Surface: Use of Emerging Technologies for Advanced Rope Inspection’ to explore how advanced inspection technologies are transforming the way ropes are assessed and maintained. This session will demonstrate how new tools and methods provide deeper, more accurate information, improving reliability and extending equipment life.
Kurt Thomsen, Crane and Lifting Expert from RelyOn will discuss ‘The Advancement of Training and Skills in the Lifting Industry’ for attendees to discover how innovative training programmes and practical expertise are shaping the future of the lifting industry. This session will explore new approaches to workforce development, helping end users build safer, more capable teams equipped to meet today’s operational challenges.
Jordan Weston, Commercial Manager Services EMEIA at Bekaert will deliver a presentation on ‘Beyond the Surface: Use of Emerging Technologies for Advanced Rope Inspection’ Join the follow-up session on rope inspection to gain further insights into emerging technologies and their real-world applications. This discussion will offer additional perspectives to strengthen inspection practices and improve operational safety.
Register now at liftex25.eventreference.com to attend LiftEx 2025
