Find Your Lifting Solutions at LiftEx 2025 in Liverpool

Tuesday, 23rd September 2025

LiftEx, the flagship event of the l (LEEA), returns to celebrate its 20th anniversary at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool on 18–19 November 2025. Bringing together professionals from across the global lifting industry, LiftEx 2025 is set to be the essential meeting point for anyone involved in procuring or using lifting equipment and services across industries including manufacturing, engineering, construction, oil & gas, renewables, offshore, logistics, defence, utilities, and entertainment.

Following the record-breaking success of last year’s London edition, LiftEx 2025 promises to deliver even greater value with a packed programme of thought leadership sessions, end-user seminars, and over 100 exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations designed to improve productivity, efficiency, and safety.

Knowledge-Sharing and Expert Insights

Safety and best practice remain at the heart of LiftEx. Visitors will benefit from direct access to industry experts, LEEA specialists, and leading solution providers who will share insights on risk management, compliance, and emerging technologies.

A major highlight of this year’s event is the launch of the Thought Leadership Conference, free to attend on Day One, featuring speakers such as:

– Tim Battersby (RiConnect) – Introduction to the Digital Product Passport

– Anton van der Zalm (Van Beest BV) – Innovations in Load Release and Retrieval for Subsea Operations

– Adeoluwa Bamgbade (SCS Railways) – Tunnel Boring Machine Shield Extraction on HS2 London Tunnels

– Ollie Brown (GlobalData Plc) – Vertical Construction amid Evolving International Trade

On Day Two, the End User Seminar will offer practical learning for lifting professionals, with sessions on rope inspection, lifting skills development, tunnel operations, and safe load securement from experts including Mentor, Sheffield Forgemasters, RelyOn, and Bekaert.

A Showcase of Innovation

More than 100 international brands will exhibit the latest lifting technologies, materials handling equipment, rigging solutions, load monitoring systems, safety innovations, and IT software to help organisations optimise lifting operations. Exhibitors include leading names such as Atlas Winch & Hoist Services, Modulift, Reid Lifting, Van Beest, YOKE, RUD Chains, SpanSet, and many more.

Networking and Industry Recognition

LiftEx also offers unrivalled networking opportunities. On the evening of Tuesday 18 November, attendees can celebrate excellence at the LEEA Awards, hosted at Liverpool’s iconic Anfield Stadium.