Five great reasons to go to the IAPAs in Miami

Reason 1: Network with fellow access professionalsDelegates booked to date include representatives from: AFI-Uplift, AGF Access Group, Bronto Skylift, Galmon Singapore, GAM Alquiler, Genie, Hinowa, Holland Lift International, HSS Hire, Industrial Access, JLG Industries, Nationwide Platforms, Partnerlift, Ruthmann, Star Platforms, Torres Equipos, TVH, United Rentals, Universal Equipment, Serious Labs, Skyjack, Snorkel.

Reason 2: A world-class conference, and it’s freeThe IPAF Summit is free (requiring advance registration), and speakers include: Diego Benetton (Maber Hoist Srl), Brad Boehler (President, Skyjack), Guruprasad Bandekar (VP, Global Engineering, JLG), Jim Colvin (Serious Labs), James Dorris (VP, United Rentals), Peter Douglas (Executive Director, Nationwide Platforms), Dan Kaplan (Daniel Kaplan Assoc.), Michael Kneeland (CEO, United Rentals), Pedro Luis Fernández Pérez (CEO, GAM Alquiler), Bill Plummer (EVP/CFO, United Rentals), Nick Selley (Director, AFI), Andrew Studdert (Former CEO, NES) and Norty Turner (CEO, Riwal).

Reason 3: Renew and build relationships at the IAPAs awards dinnerThe IAPAs awards dinner is the perfect way to renew and strengthen relationships with customers, industry contact and colleagues from all over the world. There will be more than 300 industry professionals at the awards.

Reason 4: Free tour of a United Rentals depot the day after the awardsVisit a United Rentals location on Friday 9 March and gain a unique insight the operations of the world’s largest rental company. Advance registration required.

Reason 5: Visit the Miami Heat Arena for the IPAF Networking event on 7 MarchThe home stadium of top NBA basketball team Miami Heat will be the venue for the traditional networking reception the day before the Summit and awards. The arenas is less than 2 kilometres from the host hotel and buses will take you there.