It was wonderful to welcome many old friends and new to the 15th Symposium on Lift & Escalator Technologies which took place at the Kettering Hotel & Spa on 18th & 19th September. 120 delegates heard their colleagues talk about IoT & Technology, Safety & Modernisation, Traffic Simulation & Dispatching, , Engineering and Evacuation. Dr Hywel Davies gave a master class on Building Safety in a Keynote Presentation and the panel discussion on Evacuation as a Means of Escape on Day Two was both challenging and inspiring.

All in all an excellent two days, stimulating, challenging and educational. Thank you to all the speakers and contributors to the papers, so much work goes into the presentations and it is very much appreciated.

A big thank you to all the exhibitors: Avire, CPA Automation, DAC, Dewhurst, DSW Solutions, Lester Controls, Sassi Lift Systems, Thames Valley Controls and the UoN.

The dates for 2025 are September 24th - 25th September, back at the Kettering Hotel - get it in your diaries now!