Mediapoint & Exhibitions, organisers of GIS, Europe’s largest lifting, access, and heavy transport dedicated expo, say they are set to break records when the show returns to Piacenza Expo, Italy, for its 10th edition, 25–27 September 2025,
Since its inception in 2009, GIS – short for Giornate Italiane del Sollevamento (‘Italian Lifting Days’) – has expanded year on year, attracting an increasingly international audience. The 2023 edition welcomed 18,000 visitors, with a 44% rise in international participation, and featured 432 exhibitors across 71,000sqm, showcasing the latest components, services, and machines in the world of cranes, aerial work platforms, telehandlers, forklift trucks, heavy transport vehicles, and other industrial handling equipment.
“We are incredibly proud of GIS’s growth over the years and are excited to further solidify its reputation as Europe’s leading event for lifting, access, and heavy transport,” said Fabio Potestà, director of Mediapoint & Exhibitions. “We are witnessing an extraordinary level of interest for the milestone 10th edition, which promises to be the biggest and best yet.”
Organisers say 400 exhibitors have already confirmed their participation.
Potestà attributes GIS’s success to its highly focused approach, which ensures exhibitors see a strong return on their investment. “In today’s market, businesses are rightly selective about where they invest their marketing budgets,” he said. “GIS offers a highly specialised event in a concentrated three-day format that delivers qualified leads, not just general foot traffic. We’ve created an environment where serious business gets done, and Piacenza’s accessibility – situated between Milan and Bologna – makes it an attractive and cost-effective destination for companies to invite their clients.”
The full conference programme is yet to be announced, but GIS 2025 is expected to highlight some of the most pressing developments shaping the industry, such as expanding role of AI, remote monitoring, and smart technologies in industrial handling and logistics; new developments in operator training, safety systems, and compliance with evolving industry regulations.
GIS 2025 will continue its tradition of celebrating industry excellence with the Italian Terminal and Logistics Awards (ITALA), Italian Access Platform Awards (ITALPLATFORM), and Italian Lifting & Transportation Awards (ILTA). In addition, the ever popular GIS by Night event will return on Friday 26 September, transforming the showground into a festival atmosphere with music, food, and entertainment. This after-hours event provides a relaxed setting for exhibitors to connect with clients and celebrate their achievements.
Source: www.exhibitionworld.co.uk
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