The 2025 IPAF Asia Summit made its historic debut in South Korea in early July, marking the first time this Asian conference has been held in the country. As an annual flagship event for the Asian aerial work platform industry, the IPAF Asia Conference is hosted in different Asian countries on a rotating basis each year.
The conference was successfully held at the Hilton DoubleTree in Pangyo, Seoul on July 2, 2025. It brought together delegates from across Asia and around the world, with a full day of activities featuring industry insights, inspiring dialogues, and valuable networking opportunities. This landmark event successfully attracted over 180 registered participants.
Thoughtfully designed, the conference showcased IPAF's ongoing commitment to advancing global safety standards for aerial work platforms through knowledge sharing, live demonstrations of safe operations, and in-depth regional interactions. With the strong support of the IPAF Asia Conference Working Group and the IPAF Asia Regional Council, the event offered a rich agenda covering the entire industrial chain of the sector.
The conference kicked off with an all-day forum, gathering a strong lineup of thought leaders, safety practice experts, equipment technology specialists, and policy influencers. The topics focused on core industry concerns-covering both best practices and regulatory updates, as well as in-depth discussions on the application of digital tools in enhancing aerial work safety. Highlighted speeches included:
Chae Chang-Yeul (Korean Occupational Safety and Health Agency): Current Status of Aerial Work Platform Safety in South Korea
Brian Parker (IPAF): IPAF Global Safety Report and Updates on ISO 18893 Safe Use Standards
Bonnie Yau (Hong Kong Occupational Safety and Health Council): Enhancing Aerial Work Platform Safety Standards: Experience Sharing from Hong Kong
Raymond Wat (IPAF) and Brian Parker (IPAF): Open Discussion: Equipment Modifications and Aerial Operation
Desmond Soh (XCMG Aerial Work Platforms) and Kang Han Fei (Manitou): Responding to Global Market Changes: Perspectives from Used Equipment Dealers and Manufacturers
Kim Taewan (Woolim International): Insights into the South Korean Aerial Work Platform Rental Market
Chi Sen Gay (Trackunit): Intelligent Connection Between Equipment and Customers: The Value Empowerment of Trackunit and AI
Romina Vanzi (IPAF), Alex Tan (Aerial Global), and Julie Kim (TVH): IPAF Member Dialogue: How to Leverage IPAF to Drive Business Upgrades?
Each speech sparked in-depth discussions, with active interactions from participants, fully demonstrating the urgent demand for practical safety knowledge and industry benchmark practices in the Asia-Pacific regio
In-depth exchange session
The event naturally transitioned into a cocktail networking session. In a relaxed atmosphere, the attending guests shared industry insights and explored cooperation opportunities, achieving an organic integration of knowledge sharing and business connections.
The success of this landmark conference would not have been possible without the strong support of 17 sponsors.
It was the dedicated efforts of sponsors including Aerial Power Parts,XCMG Aerial Work Platforms, XCMG Firefighting, Hered, Woolim, LiuGong Aerial Work Platforms, Trackunit, Dingli, Zoomlion, Hangcha Group, Noblelift, Vertimac, JCB, TVH, Inslift, and Genie that made this industry grand event a perfect reality.
A tribute to the speakers:
Your professional insights, forward-looking perspectives, and industry leadership continue to drive the evolution of global safety standards for aerial work platforms.
Gratitude to the organizing team:
The IPAF Asia Conference Working Group and IPAF Asia Regional Council, with their excellent local coordination capabilities, ensured the successful conclusion of the first IPAF Asia Summit in South Korea.
Your professional wisdom, resource networks, and wholehearted dedication have forged this historic moment.
