IPAF Platform Turkey 2025: Full Programme Now Available!
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) is hosting its first-ever event in collaboration with Platformder – IPAF Platform Turkey 2025 – in Istanbul from 29 to 30 April 2025.
Held at The Green Park Hotel, this event is a must-attend for those involved in powered access and related industries, focusing on safety, innovation, rental standards, and the future of access technology in Turkey. Join us for engaging discussions, expert presentations and networking opportunities tailored to the unique needs of the powered access sector in the region. There will be simultaneous translations in Turkish and English throughout the conference, too.
On 29 April, IPAF’s annual professional development seminars (PDS) for instructors takes place. This session is complimentary for IPAF Approved Training Centre managers, administrators and IPAF Instructors.
On 30 April, the main conference, networking session and dinner is open to both IPAF and Platformder members, as well as non-members.
08:30 - 10:00: Registration
10:00 - 10:10: Saruhan Günaydın, Platformder Chairman of the Board - Opening Speech
10:10 - 10:35: Peter Douglas, IPAF CEO and Managing Director - How Safety Can Be a Good Business For a Rental Company
10:35 - 11:05: Gian Luca Benci, CEO and Founder, Alias2k - Artificial Intelligence is The Future (And The Present) of Rental
11:05 – 11:35: Kamil Bayar, Strategic Management Consultant - Founder of VIA Consulting - Transforming Leadership to the Future
11:35 – 12:15: Coffee Break
12:15 – 12:35: Brian Parker, IPAF Head of Safety & Technical - The Importance of Global Accident Reporting in the Development of the MEWP Sector
12:35 – 13:00: Sibel Aygül, Platformder Board Member - Overview Of Turkish MEWP Market
13:00 – 14:00: Lunch
14:00 – 15:30: Prof. Dr. Burak Arzova, Marmara Univ. Lecturer. Assistant, Academician, Writer; Murat Sagman, Founder of Sagam Strategy Consulting/Osmanlı Investment Board Advisor/Foder Board Member; Selçuk Mutlu, Management and Economic Research Advisor, Bilgetron Consulting; Nazlı Bolak, Moderator/Congress Presenter - Economy Panel
15:30 – 16:10: Coffee Break
16:10 – 16:25: Martin Wraith, IPAF Rental+ Scheme Manager - Rental Standard including rental company telling experience on Rental+
16:25 – 16:40: Rob Cavaleri, Regional Training Safety and Compliance Manager at Manlift Middle East - Equipment Investment and Fleet Management with Rental+ Standard
16:40 – 17:10: Aykut Polat, Zeplin Technology Project Manager - Digital Transformation in the Rental Industry
17:10 – 17:30: Dawei He, Executive Assistant to CEO (Sinoboom) - Future Trends in MEWP Sector
17:30 – 18:00: Romina Vanzi, Head of Regional Development; Abdullah Tuncer, Turkiye Country Manager, Platformder Deputy Secretary General - Closing Remarks
18.00 - 19:00 - Free Time
19:00 - 22:00 - Dinner
Peter Douglas, IPAF’s CEO and Managing Director, said:
“It is fantastic to see IPAF returning to Turkey for its second event – 12 years after our last – and hosting our first in partnership with Platformder. Turkey is a rapidly growing market with a strong appetite for innovation and safety standards, making this event the perfect opportunity to connect with industry leaders, share knowledge, and strengthen international collaboration. IPAF remains committed to advancing safety, training and best practices in the powered access industry on a global scale, and we look forward to working closely with Platformder and local stakeholders to support the continued development of the personnel lift platform sector in Turkey."
