Welcome to IPAF Elevation UK 2026!

Book now to join IPAF at the iconic Hilton St George’s Park – the home of English football – for 2026's unmissable gathering of the powered access industry. Hosted by IPAF, Elevation is your chance to connect, learn, and be inspired alongside industry leaders and peers from across the UK and Ireland.

This year’s event will explore the theme: Real Risks, Real Consequences: Protecting IPAF Members in the Field. 

The afternoon kicks off with a conference packed with insights, innovation, and updates from IPAF, setting the tone for an engaging and informative day. As evening falls, the focus shifts to relaxed networking over a BBQ dinner, providing the perfect opportunity to continue conversations in a friendly, informal setting. The evening will wrap up with Neil 'Razor' Ruddock as After-Dinner Speaker then drinks in the event bar.

With 28 teams training on the same grounds as England, St George’s Park offers a unique backdrop for this special edition of Elevation. And with the World Cup underway, delegates won’t miss a moment of the action — live matches will be shown on screen throughout the evening (fixtures and timings to be confirmed).

An event ticket costs £125 + VAT. Your ticket Includes:

IPAF has reserved a number of rooms at the event hotel. You can book your room when purchasing your ticket. Rooms are £150 + VAT, including: your hotel room, breakfast, and access to the on-site leisure facilities.

How to register

1. Click "Book Now" (below).

2. Log in with your IPAF ID if you already have an account. Otherwise, create a new IPAF ID and confirm your account by clicking the link in the email to activate your IPAF ID. You may need to click on the event registration link again to bring up the booking page.

3. Make the booking for yourself, your colleagues (there is a function to search for them to save you entering in their details), or reserve places to confirm attendee details at a later date.

4. Be sure to select all of the events that the attendee will attend, space is limited and booking is required.

5. Your event bookings will show in your account, where you can manage attendee details. Colleagues with an IPAF ID will also see their event bookings.

Please note: The event booking system will display tickets based on your company's membership status. If we do not have your email address in the system and linked to an IPAF Member, you will be shown Non-Member tickets. Please email members@ipaf.org if your details need updating so you can book Member tickets. 

 

Please note, this programme is subject to change.

Former Liverpool and West Ham defender Neil ‘Razor’ Ruddock will headline the evening, sharing an inspiring and entertaining story of resilience, wellbeing and personal growth.

Renowned for his larger-than-life personality, football legend Razor will take the stage as the after-dinner speaker. Razor, an iconic Premier League defender for clubs including Liverpool and West Ham, has reinvented himself as a motivational speaker, sharing his inspiring journey from battling health challenges to achieving a life-changing transformation. Known for his entertaining storytelling and candid approach, Razor’s insights will make for an evening that promises to be both fun and inspiring.

Hilton St George’s Park
Newborough Road, Needwood, 
Burton-on-Trent, DE13 9PD

+44 (0)1283 240444

IPAF has reserved a number of standard hotel rooms which you can book alongside the events. For more information on the accommodation email events@ipaf.org. 

IPAF Elevation provides the perfect opportunity to showcase your brand, products and services to others in the industry.
As soon as you sign up as a sponsor, your logo is added to all pre-event publicity, thus maximising the exposure of your brand. There are opportunities for both indoor and outdoor machine displays.

To find more about sponsorship opportunities, please email IPAF Event Manager, Courtney Kellett: courtney.kellett@ipaf.org

The PAINT scheme, which stands for ‘Powered Access Industry Trust’ gives IPAF members, including manufacturers and distributors, a meaningful way to support innovation and compassion in cancer care.

A unique partnership between IPAF and Weston Park Cancer Charity has been formed to support cancer research at Weston Park Cancer Clinical Trials Centre.

One in two people will face cancer in their lifetime.
The powered access industry is no exception. Every day, we witness the profound impact of this disease on our
colleagues, families, and friends. It’s hard to imagine a single IPAF member who won’t be affected by cancer,
either directly or indirectly, at some point in their lives.

This is a call to action. Together, we can make a difference.

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Credits: St. George's Park

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Event Terms and Conditions

IPAF Elevation UK (thereafter referred to as ‘the event’), taking place on 1 July 2026 at Hilton St George’s Park, Newborough Road, Needwood, Burton-on-Trent DE13 9PD. This event is organised by IPAF. Registration is processed by IPAF, Moss End Business Village, Crooklands, Cumbria LA7 7NU, UK.

Registration & Accommodation

Participants register for the event and book accommodation through www.ipaf.org/elevation. Payment is made in GBP £ online by credit card or by invoice as part of the registration process. Registration fees paid by participants cover admission to the conference, dinner and networking event before the dinner.  Accommodation booking is optional.

VAT

UK VAT of 20% will be included on all fees. Details on reclaiming VAT can be found at: www.gov.uk/vat

Confirmation of Registration

A confirmation of registration will be sent to each registrant upon receipt of payment, together with an invoice. Delegates are asked to bring proof of confirmation to the event.

Change of Participants

Organisations/companies may change the names of individuals on their booking until three days before the event start date, at no charge.

Cancellation Policy – Cancellation by the Participant

Participants can cancel their registrations and/or accommodation until 1 June 2026 without any charge. Until that date, payments already received will be refunded (limited to the amount paid by the participants). Refunds will be handled after the event.

In case of cancellation after 1 June 2026, or in case of no-show, no refund will be made.

Cancellation Policy – Cancellation by the Organiser

If the organiser cancels the event for any reason other than force majeure, registration fees are refunded to registered participants. However, refunds are limited to the amount paid by the participants. The organiser is not liable for any other loss or expenses incurred by participants as a consequence of the cancellation.

If the organiser cancels, postpones or relocates the event on account of fire, flood, riot, earthquake, civil commotion, decisions taken by the national and/or local authorities, weather conditions, strike, lock-out, labour disturbances, explosions, sabotage, accident, terrorism, war, acts of God, or any other causes or casualties beyond the control of the organiser, no refund shall be made. Participants waive all claims for damage in this case.

Marketing & PR

By attending the event and associated activities, such as a networking session, you are giving IPAF and its media partners permission to use photographs and/or footage of you captured during the entire event, for marketing and promotional purposes, including on social media. If booking on behalf of other people, you are confirming that you have gained their consent for this aspect of the terms & conditions.

Event App

By registering for the event and associated activities such as the networking session, you are giving IPAF permission to list your name, company and job title on the event app. This information is displayed on the event app and can be accessed by all delegates. If booking on behalf of other people, you are confirming that you have gained their consent for this aspect of the terms & conditions.

Please ensure that you have read the general terms and conditions. By submitting the booking form, you are accepting the general terms and conditions stated above.