Welcome to IPAF Elevation UK 2026!

Save the date 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.

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 entertainment (to be announced) and after-dinner 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.

Please note, this programme is subject to change.

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

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.