IPAF’s First-Ever Elevation India Conference in Mumbai
IPAF is set to debut IPAF Elevation India on 14-15 November 2025, an inaugural two-day event themed around promoting safe working at height in India’s growing powered access sector.
The free-to-attend conference will take place at the L&T-CTEA – MADH Campus, located at Madh Jetty, Malad West, Mumbai. There will be conference sessions, exhibition areas, tea breaks and lunch on both days.
Event Programme
Day 1 - 14 November
| 10.00 - 10.30 | Welcome & Registration | All | |
| 10.30 - 11.00 | Inauguration/Lighting of the Lamp/Indian National Anthem | Prashant Jain | |
| 11.00 - 11.15 | Opening Speech | Jason Woods | Middle East and South Asia Regional Manager - IPAF |
| 11.15 - 11.45 | Keynote, Setting the Standard | Josy John | |
| 11.45 - 12.05 | Vision & Success Story | Lalit R. Gabhane | |
| 12.05 - 12.45 | Contractors’ Discussion | Moderator: P.K Goswami (Dish Delhi) | |
| 12.45 - 13.45 | Networking & Lunch | | |
| 13.45 - 14.15 | Risks of Operating MEWPs From the Ground | Brian Parker | Head of Safety & Technical - IPAF |
| 14.15 - 14.45 | IPAF's Training Courses | Romina Vanzi | Head of Regional Development - IPAF |
| 14.45 - 15.15 | Topic TBC | Pramod.P | |
| 15.15 - 16.00 | Networking & Tea - Meet the Sponsors | | |
Day 2 - 15 November 2025
| 10.30 - 11.00 | Developing Tomorrow’s Safety India | OHSSAI | |
| 11.00 -11.30 | Keeping Ahead of Entrapment | Robert Cavaleri | Regional Training, Safety & Compliance Manager - Manlift India Private Ltd |
| 11.30 - 12.00 | Setting the Standard - Static Boom Lifts | Rajiv Sethi | Managing Director - Gemini Power Hydraulics Pvt Ltd |
| 12.00 - 12.30 | Failed Risk Assessment | Jason Woods | Middle East and South Asia Regional Manager - IPAF |
| 12.30 - 13.30 | Networking & Lunch | | |
| 13.30 - 14.15 | MEWP Advance Technologies | Panel | To be confirmed |
| 14.15 - 15.15 | Group Walk Around - MEWPs | All | |
| 15.15 - 15.30 | Closing Remarks | Jason Woods | Middle East and South Asia Regional Manager - IPAF |
| 15.30 - 16.15 | Networking & Tea - Meet the sponsors | | |
Attendees will also engage with sponsor exhibits and have dedicated networking opportunities both days.
Jason Woods, IPAF’s Middle East and South Asia Regional Manager, said: “This event is not to be missed! India’s infrastructure and construction sectors are growing fast, and safe working at height practices are critical for reducing workplace accidents and raising engineering standards. Our aim is for Elevation India to help shape local standards, promote training, and connect regional installers, contractors, and safety professionals.”
