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  • IPAF Conference

    IPAF Summit 2026

    Held during the day, senior representatives gather from across the access community to hear from industry experts on the latest developments. High-profile speakers from rental companies, OEMs and government agencies present, debate and interact during the course of the day. Booking open shortly, details to follow on the event website.

    April 2026
    Location Announced at the 2025 Event

  • Conference/Awards

    IPAF & IAPA Welcome Reception

    Held the evening prior to the IPAF Summit, the reception offers time to socialise and network in a relaxed and informal environment.

    April 2026
    To be announced

  • Conference/Awards

    IAPA Dinner & Awards

    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.

    April 2026

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    IPAF Elevando España 2026

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    Un evento social para afiliados, instructores y simpatizantes de IPAF: Seminario de Desarrollo Profesional para Instructores, Ponencias, Cocktail y Cena de Networking

    5 February 2026
    TBC, Spain

  • IPAF Council Meeting

    IPAF Annual General Meeting (AGM)

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    Open to IPAF Members only. To register to attend contact lisa.jackman@ipaf.org.

    13 March 2025, 09:00 -09:45 (GMT)
    Dublin Royal Convention Centre, Ireland

  • IPAF Council Meeting

    IPAF Council Meeting

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    IPAF Council members and IPAF members by prior agreement only. If you have any questions for this meeting, email members@ipaf.org

    12 March 2025
    Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin, Ireland

  • FB Fahrwerk Bildung GmbH

    • Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP)
    • MEWP Operator
    • Test Centre Only
    Breiter Weg 1b

    Lohmar

    53797
    Germany

  • Height for Hire Ltd

    • Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP)
    • MEWP Operator
    • MEWP Loading & Unloading
    • MEWP Management
    • MEWP Site Assessment
    • MEWP Advanced Operator (PAL+)
    Ashbourne Buisness Centre
    Ballybin Road
    Ashbourne
    Co.Meath
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    Ireland

  • Case Study

    WOMEN IN POWERED ACCESS - JOYCE GÖTTGENS-KEIJBETS

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    PLANNER, COLLE RENTAL & SALES, NETHERLANDS

    Added 5 Mar 2025
    Last updated 5 Mar 2025

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    Spreader Pad Calculator

    Visit www.ipaf.org/pads to access the Spreader Pad Calculator

    The IPAF “Spreader Pad Calculator” is a simple interactive tool designed to offer guidance to operators and those involved in determining

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    Verify PAL Card

    Site and safety managers can use the PAL Card online verification tool to check if a licence is genuine. If you have lost your PAL Card, please go to the 

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    First-time users

    If you are new to powered access, this page offers some useful starting points and background information.

  • News

    Final Places Available for IPAF Elevando España 2025!

    IPAF Elevando España 2025 is fast approaching, and final places are now available for this must-attend event for IPAF members, instructors, and industry professionals. Taking place on 13 February 2025 at the prestigious CaixaForum in Valencia, this exclusive gathering promises a full day of learning, networking, and celebration.

  • IPAF Professional Development Seminar (PDS)

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    This seminar will provide valuable insights into MCWP (Mast Climbing Work Platforms) and Hoist operations, offering expert-led discussions and updates designed to enhance knowledge and compliance.

    26 March 2025 - 3:00 PM CET | 2:00 PM UK Time
    Online

  • Featured Exhibition

    Bauma 2025

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    IPAF will exhibit at Bauma on stand 350 in area C4, the stand will showcase the recently launched 'Stop Overturns - safety starts on the ground' campaign. To find out more or contact IPAF about the show contact events@ipaf.org.

    7-13 April 2025
    Munich, Germany

  • News

    IPAF Summit 2025: Site Visit

    In anticipation of the IPAF Summit 2025 next month, KDM Hire is hosting an exclusive site visit and tour of their premises on 12 March 2025.

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    Charlotte HUDSON

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  • IPAF Professional Development Seminar (PDS)

    PDS Italy 2025

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    14 February 2025
    Bologna, Italy

  • Webinar

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    Are YOUR MEWP supervisors trained? Anyone who directly supervises MEWP operators is considered a supervisor.  The ANSI/SAIA A92 MEWP standards require MEWP supervisors to be trained.

    18 February 2025
    on Zoom

  • IPAF Conference

    IPAF ELEVAÇÃO 2025

    IPAF ElevACAO

    The event will be held on Wednesday 14 May 2025 at the Hotel Terras Altas, Itapecerica da Serra, in the São Paulo metropolitan region.

    We will have a full programme for all professionals in the segment, starting at 10am with a welcome coffee and ending with a social dinner. During the conference, attendees will have the opportunity to broaden their knowledge of safety issues in the use of platforms and working at heights, learn about current legislation and, above all, expand their network, as manufacturers, rental companies, product and service suppliers, users and press professionals will be present.

    On the previous day, 13/05 - Tuesday, and only in the afternoon, between 2pm and 5.30pm, there will be a programme aimed exclusively at IPAF Training Centre Instructors and Managers, when we will cover topics related to the IPAF training programme and all the news and updates that have taken place.

    13-14 May 2025
    Brazil

  • IPAF Conference

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    The IPAF Asia Conference 2025 is the premier event for the powered access industry in Asia

    2 July 2025
    Doubletree by Hilton Seoul Pangyo