Final Countdown Begins For Record-Breaking Gis Expo

• The 10th edition of GIS Expo will be held in Piacenza, Italy, from 25-27th September, featuring over 490 brands across a 100,000 m² footprint.

• Key premieres include 3Bmust International's VR crane simulator, BREVA's heavy-duty semi-trailers, and Settima's ultra-quiet hydraulic systems.

• IPAF will launch a global safety campaign focused on reporting accidents and near-misses, with CEO Peter Douglas explaining its impact on safety standards.

• The conference program will address industry issues, with sessions hosted by ESTA, A.N.N.A., INAIL, and Vericert on topics like risk reduction and new EU Machinery Regulation.

• Industry awards ceremonies, including ITALPLATFORM, ITALA, and ILTA, will recognize excellence, and the GIS by Night networking party will facilitate industry connections.

With world premieres in training technology, new equipment launches, and a detailed conference programme now confirmed, the 10^th edition of GIS is set for a record-breaking return to Piacenza, Italy, from 25-27^th September. The final exhibitor count now stands at over 490 brands across a 100,000 m² footprint, cementing the show as Europe’s largest event for the lifting, access, and heavy transport industries.

As final preparations get underway, the 10^th edition of GIS is confirmed to be the largest in the event's history. The show floor will host more than 490 brands, offering visitors an unparalleled overview of the latest machinery, components, and services in the lifting, industrial and port handling, and heavy transport sectors.

“The industry has responded with overwhelming confidence, making this 10^th edition a true landmark event,” said Fabio Potestà, director of organiser Mediapoint & Exhibitions. “Beyond the record scale, the quality and innovation being brought to the show floor are exceptional. GIS will be the definitive meeting point for the European industry this year.”

What to see at GIS 2025

The event will serve as a major launchpad for new technology. Confirmed premieres and highlights include:

• 3Bmust International will unveil its advanced virtual reality (VR) crane simulator. Developed with Better Than Real Simulators, a spin-off from the University of Sant’Anna in Pisa, the system offers immersive, risk-free training for operators in realistic port, logistics, and infrastructure environments.

• Milan-based BREVA will make its market debut, showcasing a range of highly customisable heavy-duty semi-trailers for the construction and quarrying sectors, including power-tank models and concrete mixers.

• Settima will present its latest hydraulic and electro-hydraulic systems, including the Continuum and SpinRel electric motors, which deliver ultra-quiet operation and high performance without the use of rare-earth materials.

• The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) will launch a new global safety campaign focused on the importance of reporting accidents and near-misses through its portal. IPAF CEO Peter Douglas will be on hand to explain how the data shapes safety standards worldwide.

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High-level conference programme confirmed

Alongside the exhibition, a comprehensive schedule of conferences and seminars will address the industry's most pressing issues. Key sessions include:

• European association ESTA and Italian association A.N.N.A. will co-host a session on reducing risks in heavy transport and lifting, while ANFIA will spotlight the recognised profession of crane installers on industrial vehicles.

• Experts from INAIL (Italy’s national workplace safety body) and the Italian Ministry of Labour will lead a session on the responsibilities in managing lifting equipment.

• Vericert will delve into the new EU Machinery Regulation and its intersection with AI, robotics, and cybersecurity.

Industry awards and networking

The show will also celebrate industry excellence with a full schedule of awards ceremonies. The ITALPLATFORM (Access) awards will take place on the evening of Thursday 25^th September, followed by the ITALA (Logistics) and ILTA (Lifting & Transport) awards on Friday 26^th September. The popular GIS by Night networking party will also return on Friday evening, providing a relaxed setting for exhibitors and their customers.

“With just days to go, it’s clear that GIS is more than an exhibition; it is a complete platform for the industry,” Potestà concluded. “We have the technology on the show floor, the critical knowledge in the conferences, and the celebration of excellence with the awards. Ultimately, it is the place for the industry community to connect, do business, and shape the future. We look forward to welcoming everyone to Piacenza.”

Free visitor registration is still available at: gis-expo.it.