Preparations are in full swing forInterlift 2025, the renowned international exhibition for the elevator industry, ready to return with the goal of bringing together the sector’s leading players while showcasing the latest innovations, technologies, and solutions reshaping vertical mobility.
The next edition, scheduled for October 2025, will feature a significant change: for the first time, the event will be held in Nuremberg, at the prestigious Messe Nürnberg exhibition center. This substantial shift confirms Interlift’s ambition to further expand, offering visitors a more accessible and centralized experience in the heart of Europe. As always, the global elevator exhibition will be a unique opportunity for professionals, companies, and enthusiasts to discover the latest elevator technologies, from IoT systems to eco-friendly solutions, meeting the growing demands for safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
With exhibitors from around the world and a wide program of conferences and workshops, Interlift is ready to return. Let’s explore the dates and previews of Interlift 2025, but not before taking a step back to delve into the history of Interlift.
What is Interlift: history and facts about the global elevator exhibition
When we talk about Interlift, we undoubtedly refer to the world’s most important international exhibition for the elevator industry. Since its first edition in 1991, Interlift has served as a meeting point for manufacturers, distributors, experts, and professionals from all over the globe. Held every two years, the exhibition has mostly taken place in Augsburg, Germany, until the recent announcement of its venue change.
Among its many highlights, the 2023 edition of Interlift hosted over 600 exhibitors from 40 countries, focusing particularly on sustainability and digitalization, which are the cornerstones of the elevator industry’s evolution. In this context, the 2025 edition in Nuremberg represents a pivotal moment, both for the new technologies on display and for the opportunity to explore the latest solutions and trends shaping the future of the elevator industry.
Interlift 2025: dates, location, and previews
Here’s the information everyone is waiting for: the next edition of Interlift will take place from October 14 to 17, 2025. As mentioned, for the first time, it will be hosted at the modern Messe Nürnberg exhibition center, a premier venue for international events in Germany. The event will be held in halls 1, 3, 3A, 4, and 4A.
The decision to move Interlift to Nuremberg has been warmly welcomed by both exhibitors and visitors, as the city offers easily accessible infrastructure and a range of services that will make the trade fair experience more convenient and engaging. Nuremberg is known for its central location in Europe and its ability to attract visitors from across the continent, making it an ideal spot to host professionals from the elevator sector.
Innovation and new features
Interlift 2025 in Nuremberg promises to be packed with innovations, focusing on technological advancements such as smart elevators, green solutions, and cable-free lifts. Additionally, workshops and conferences are expected to delve into topics like energy saving and advanced building safety.
Around 300 exhibitors from over 20 countries have already registered for the event, the world’s leading trade fair for the elevator industry. A preliminary list of exhibitors can be found online. AFAG Messen und Austellungen GmbH, the exhibition organizer, recommends those intending to exhibit to submit their registration documents as soon as possible, as exhibition space is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. The application form to exhibit at Interlift can be downloaded online. Confirmed exhibitors include numerous well-known companies, associations, and collective stands from China, India, and Italy.