Driven by the dynamism of the global market, a lot of new exhibitions specializing in elevators and escalators appear around the world. A strong demand from elevator installers to be able to meet the different local suppliers also encourages the organization of this type of event.

It is also an opportunity for component manufacturers to offer their products to complete device suppliers. In the end, trade shows are a real source of business opportunities in an industry that is always evolving and which analysts promise bright days ahead.

But what exactly are the benefits of exhibiting in these exhibitions ?

Get new customers The first contact you will make with your client is a face-to-face appointment.

Increase sales An effective product or service demo will make your company known and boost sales on certain products.

Retain customers There is nothing better than a warm welcome on your stand, for a customer who just walked during three complete hours.

Introduce new products This is the perfect opportunity to introduce new products or services to customers and prospects.

Develop new partnerships The meeting with other actors allows the creation of new relationships in the long term.

Develop the image and the notoriety of the company Some exhibitions make companies that exhibit in a flag bearer of the entire sector.

Learn about the market All trade shows host the federation of the organizing country, this allows a competitive and regulatory intelligence on the local market.

Mobilize your teams A human event that federates your team in a new environment and a different context.

Source : CCI Paris

Elevator Expo | Gujarat, India Number of visitors during the previous edition : 10,000 Number of exhibitors during the previous edition : 150

Elevator Escalator Expo is one of the elevator exhibition in India that provides an excellent opportunity to meet and interact with leaders and decision makers.

Liftex Langfeng | Beijing, China Number of visitors during the previous edition : NC Number of exhibitors during the previous edition : NC

Huge elevator exhibition, with the support of Chinese and foreign exhibitors, this event has become a global event of the elevator industry.

Ascen.tec | Athens, Greece Number of visitors during the previous edition : NC Number of exhibitors during the previous edition : NC

For its first edition Ascen.tec offers an opportunity for the elevator technology sector to present innovative solutions on the market.

LiftExpo Balkan | Belgrade, Serbia Number of visitors during the previous edition : NC Number of exhibitors during the previous edition : NC

Bringing together actors from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Macedonia, Albania and Moldova, where there are more than 60,000 elevators. Serbia, in particular, has more than 30,000 lifts, 50% of which are in Belgrade and more than 80% of them are over 40 years old. A gateway to a market rich in opportunities.

Liftex | London, England Number of visitors during the previous edition : 2,600 Number of exhibitors during the previous edition : 100

Organized every three years, Liftex is recognized as a business and a network exhibition. 31st year after the first edition, it is a key international destination for manufacturers, suppliers, installers and specifiers of products and services for elevators and escalators.

Russian Elevator Week | Moscow, Russia Number of visitors during the previous edition : 5,500 Number of exhibitors during the previous edition : 179

Russian Elevator Week is the country’s leading event focused on the development of the elevator industry and the lifting equipment sector. Russian Elevator Week is supported by state authorities and professional associations and organizations.

Indonesia Lift & Escalator Expo | Surabaya, Indonesia Number of visitors during the previous edition : 10,000 Number of exhibitors during the previous edition : 150

Indonesia, with nearly 260 million habitants, high infrastructure costs and rapid urbanization, is growing at an unprecedented rate. In the same dynamic, the elevator market grew by 20% between 2017 and 2018.

Iran Liftex | Tehran, Iran Number of visitors during the previous edition : NC Number of exhibitors during the previous edition : NC

For its 7th edition, Iran Liftex confirms its openness to the world. The president of the Iranian Elevators and Escalators Trade Union says the Iranian market is expected to exceed $ 5 billion a year driven by the government’s urbanization policy. On average, 45,000 elevators and 1,500 escalators are installed each year.

GLE Africa | Johannesburg, South Africa Number of visitors during the previous edition : NC Number of exhibitors during the previous edition : NC

GLE Expo 2019 Africa will be the first specialized elevator and escalator exhibition in South Africa. The goal of this exhition is to create opportunities for global players, to explore the potential of the African market and to connect with potential buyers.

Jeddah Liftech Expo | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Number of visitors during the previous edition : 5,000 Number of exhibitors during the previous edition : 100

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is among the markets with the most potential in the Middle East Asia region. It is one of the largest markets for elevators and escalators. Rapid economic growth, urbanization and high income have triggered rapid growth in the elevator and escalator market for many years.

Interlift | Augsburg, Germany Number of visitors during the previous edition : 21,260 Number of exhibitors during the previous edition : 574

As the flag bearer of the European market, most Interlift exhibitors are manufacturers of small and medium sized elevator components. They are highly specialized and often active worldwide.

LiftExpo Korea | Seoul, South Korea Number of visitors during the previous edition : 30,000 Number of exhibitors during the previous edition : 145

International Lift Expo Korea (ILEK) is the only elevator exhibition in a rich Korean market of 660,000 installed elevators. For the most part, they have been in operation since 1980 and are highly exposed to seismic risks.

LifTech Expo | Cairo, Egypt Number of visitors during the previous edition : 25,000 Number of exhibitors during the previous edition : 220

6th edition of the most influential show in Egypt and MENA (Middle East North Africa). Exhibitors mainly from Egypt, Turkey and China.

Lift City Expo Egypt | Cairo, Egypt Number of visitors during the previous edition : 10,000 Number of exhibitors during the previous edition : 130

A world-renowned show that includes all the trades of the elevator and the escalator to work on the Egyptian market. Over 10,000 m虏 of area, companies from 13 different countries will be able to present all their new innovations.

IEE Mumbai | Mumbai, India Number of visitors during the previous edition : 9,400 Number of exhibitors during the previous edition : 171

The 7th edition of the International Elevator & Escalator Expo proved to be a springboard for new contacts with its main customers. The success of the last edition proves it : 171 exhibiting companies from 10 countries.

Lift Expo Algeria | Algiers Algeria Number of visitors during the previous edition : 2,600 Number of exhibitors during the previous edition : 61

Elevator and escalator technology exhibition. The event will bring together all major companies in the escalator and elevator industry. A door open to Algeria !

WEE Expo | Shanghai, China Number of visitors during the previous edition : 121,000 Number of exhibitors during the previous edition : 1,300

According to official statistics, the latest edition of the exhibition, which covers an area of 135,000 square meters and has more than 1,300 companies, has again reached new heights. During the 4 days of the show, 121,000 visitors from around the world visited the site. A new record in the industry.

Asean LiftExpo | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Number of visitors during the previous edition : 14,100 Number of exhibitors during the previous edition : 80

With a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 3% through 2022, the Southeast Asian region (including Malaysia) represents a significant market for elevators and escalators. In terms of revenue and growth, infrastructure development activity, particularly in commercial and residential buildings is booming.

Expo Elevador Brasil | Sao Paulo, Brazil Number of visitors during the previous edition : NC Number of exhibitors during the previous edition : NC

First window on Latin America, this exhibition is organized by Cardoso Almeida and sponsored by the magazine “Elevador Brasil”. Expo Elevador Brasil is a professional event, with more than 100 exhibitors and 4,000 industry visitors in 2018.

The Elevator Show | Dubai, UAE Number of visitors during the previous edition : 10,000 Number of exhibitors during the previous edition : 100

Organized in Dubai by AFAG and Elevator World Inc. to facilitate exchanges. For the first edition, more than 100 exhibitors and 10,000 visitors are expected.

EuroLift | Kielce, Poland Number of visitors during the previous edition : 2,000 Number of exhibitors during the previous edition : 128

Euro-Lift is traditionally co-organized by the Polish Elevator Manufacturers Association and the EWIT Publishing House. It has more than 60% of international exhibitors.

GLE Dhaka | Dhaka, Bangladesh Number of visitors during the previous edition : 3,000 Number of exhibitors during the previous edition : 90

The first edition, held from 10 to 12 February 2015 in Bashundhara, Dhaka (Bangladesh), was an unprecedented success. For good reason, more than 90 exhibitors from India, China, Korea, Italy, Spain, Greece, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Switzerland, Germany, the United States, France and Hong Kong. This encouraged more than 3,000 visitors to present themselves for the occasion.

IEE Symposium | Las Vegas, United States Number of visitors during the previous edition : NC Number of exhibitors during the previous edition : 25

Many conferences and exhibitors gathered at an event organized by Liftinstituut and Elevator World Inc.