According to an article in Business Wire, the elevator industry is becoming increasingly intelligent and new technologies will drastically accelerate industry change and growth. Business Wire also forecasts, by 2025, the whole industry can grow 12.7% per year with the main driving force coming from technology.

As elevator technology and design are continuously improved and developed, it is essential to stay up to date with the latest products and services in this area. One of the best ways to do this is to attend elevator exhibitions. Here are some of the top international elevator shows that will take place in 2023.

Interlift – Augsburg, Germany

Interlift is the world’s largest elevator exhibition, founded in 1991 and takes place every two years. In 2023, the exhibition is expected to last for 4 days, from October 17^th to October 20^th at the Augsburg International Exhibition Center, Germany.

Vega Lift’s showroom at the Interlift exhibition in 2022. (Photo: Vegalift)

The exhibition is organized by VFA-Interlift Association – Lift Technology Association. Interlift is a meeting place to exchange and development cooperation of manufacturers in the fields of: Elevator systems and prefabricated components, escalators and treadmills, parking systems, gears, systems controls, safety and monitoring systems, cabins, doors, hydraulics, accessories, etc.

According to a survey conducted by the Gelszus Trade Fair Market Research Department, at the 2022 event, despite taking place at a difficult time, that is, after more than two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, Interlift still successfully attracted nearly 12,000 experts from 89 countries around the world to learn about new trends in the industry.

Expo Elevador – Sao Paulo, Brazil

Expo Elevador is one of the largest elevator and escalator exhibitions in Latin America with more than 100 exhibitors from different countries.

The biennial event, first held in 2006. According to the press release, the 8th Expo Elevador will take place over three days, from May 9 to May 11, 2023 at the Pro Magno Exhibition Center, Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Acting as a bridge between experts in the vertical transport industry, the exhibition is a gathering place for global brands. During the exhibition period, the largest elevator manufacturers and suppliers in the industry will present new products, modern equipment, spare parts, etc.

WEE Expo – Shanghai, China

Taking place for three days from July 5^th to July 8^th, 2023 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), World Elevator and Escalator Expo (WEE Expo) will have 6 exhibition zones with total exhibition area of 150,000 m².

WEE Expo 2020. (Photo: Elevatorvip)

WEE Expo was first held in 1996. This event has been successfully held for 22 consecutive years. This has become one of the largest and leading events of the elevator industry in China and the world thanks to the support and participation of exhibitors, visitors, Chinese and international enterprises.

Based on official statistics, it is home to more than 1300 exhibitors and about 130,000 visitors. WEE Expo 2023 will focus on technology innovation, applications and elevator safety. This is also a gathering opportunity for business leaders and industry elites.

Russian Elevator Week – Moscow, Russia

Meanwhile, Russian Elevator Week will also officially kick off in June this year, lasting from June 7^th to June 9^th, 2023. The event is home to more than 100 exhibitors from all over the world.

This is the largest trade conference of the elevator industry in Russia, aiming to promote all modern elevators and elevator equipment on the Russian and foreign markets. Russian Elevator Week is also home to various activities, seminars and forums where participants can learn and exchange experiences.

International Lift Expo Korea – Korea International Elevator Exhibition

In Asia, Korea International Elevator Show is a biennial elevator event. This year, the exhibition is expected to last for three days from November 8^th to November 10^th, 2023 at Kintex International Exhibition Center.

Otis showroom at Korea International Elevator Exhibition 2021 (Photo: Newswire)

At the 2021 event, the event attracted more than 100 exhibitors from 8 countries and nearly 370 booths.

This is the place to introduce and distribute new products and advanced technologies of the elevator industry such as traction machines, control panels, security systems, inspection systems, noise measuring devices,… Besides, Korea Elevator Exhibition is also an opportunity for personnel in the elevator industry to learn and exchange experiences.

Especially, at the Korea International Elevator Exhibition in November 2023, Vietnam Elevator Association (VNEA) will lead the delegation to attend and work. The delegation is expected to include: Vietnam Elevator Association, representatives of Vietnam elevator and supporting business and prestigious local training institutions…

Also within the framework of Korea Elevator Exhibition 2023, there will be a number of seminars and signings between VNEA and KoELSA related to reliable supply chains, training cooperation programs, technology transfer, etc. between the two countries. This is also one of the activities affirming the position of the Elevator Association and promoting the development of Vietnam’s elevator industry.

Vietnam Elevator Expo 2023 – Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Also in the series of international elevator exhibitions, the International Elevator Exhibition in Vietnam – Vietnam Elevator Expo 2023 will officially take place from December 7 to December 9, 2023 within the framework of the Vietnam International Trade Fair – Vietnam Expo at Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC).

Vietnam Elevator Expo is an annual event, taking place for the first time in December 2022, co-organized by Vietnam Elevator Association and Vietnam National Trade Fair and Advertising Company (VINEXAD, Ministry of Industry and Trade).

Thematic exhibition area for elevators, escalators and accessories at Vietnam Elevator Expo 2022

This is a special event for businesses in the local supporting industry to connect with potential international customers in the supply of elevator spare parts, components, technology and solutions. The event is also a great opportunity for elevator manufacturers to find partners and expand export markets.

Also at the Vietnam Elevator Expo 2022 event, VNEA and KoELSA signed a cooperation document in the field of elevator safety and development of the elevator industry in Vietnam and Korea. This activity contributes significantly to bringing Vietnam’s elevator industry step by step to the developed elevator industry in the world.

Leaders of VNEA (right) and KoELSA (left) signed a cooperation agreement

At the same time, the Vietnam Elevator Expo is an opportunity for foreign businesses to connect, receive support and share from VNEA about the supply of high-quality human resources when entering the Vietnamese market in the field of elevators and auxiliary.

It is expected that the exhibition in 2023 will attract 15,000 visitors with nearly 200 booths from Europe and regional countries such as Korea, China, Singapore, etc. Besides, the event also attracts many visitors. elevator organizations such as KoELSA, China Elevator Association and large international enterprises such as Wittur, Media, etc.

Sign up, connect & collaborate

To register, connect or cooperate at the Korea International Elevator Exhibition 2023 and Vietnam Elevator Expo 2023, organizations and businesses refer to detailed information provided by the Trade Promotion Center, Vietnam Elevator Association announced at: Vietnam Elevator Association Portal or contact directly:

Ms. Nguyen Thi Tu Linh / Deputy Director of Trade Promotion Center, Vietnam Elevator Association (VNEA)

– Phone number/Email: +8497 9035 467 / contact@vnea.com.vn

In general, thanks to technology, manufacturing enterprises are creating new generations of elevators, solving many problems of operational safety in the new era. The international elevator exhibition events in 2023 promise to bring important innovations in the industry, provide unique services and products, especially investment cooperation opportunities for stakeholders and experts in attendance.

An overview of the elevator industry’s most important trade shows and events coming up in 2023: