Headline Sponsor
Discover innovation in action at the LEEA Showcase Stage, where LEEA and it's members take the spotlight to present new technologies, share best practice, and demonstrate lifting solutions in real time.
Located on the show floor, the stage will host a 2-day programme of live demos, technical talks, and product presentations from trusted LEEA members, showcasing their expertise, safety focus, and innovation driving the lifting industry forward.
Project Manager
14:00-14:30 - Inside the Membership Assessment: a live walkthrough
LEEA’s new Member Assessment replaces the previous audit model with a single annual assessment for members. In this 20-minute session, LEEA Product Manager, Adam Chipperfield walks through the member journey on screen: the Part 1 desktop review, the Part 2 assessment portal, when a follow-up is needed, and how actions are closed out. You’ll see how the assessment supports members to demonstrate the standards they already work to, how long it takes and what to gather before your window opens.
14:30-15:30 - Membership Assessment drop-in: ask us anything
Have a question about the Membership Assessment? Drop by the Proficiency Testing stage to talk one-to-one with the team. We can tell you when your assessment window opens, what to have ready, and how the process works for your scopes of work. No appointment needed.
Technical Trainer
15:30-16:00 - The New Green Pin® Slim Shackle Explained
As lifting operations face increasing space constraints, selecting the right connection hardware becomes more critical than ever. This presentation introduces the new Green Pin® Slim Shackle, explaining its innovative design, key features, and benefits for applications where compact dimensions and high performance are essential. Attendees will gain insight into how the Slim Shackle enhances efficiency, flexibility, and safety in modern lifting operations.
Co-owner
16:00-16:30 - We Asked AI to Inspect Lifting Gear 380 Times. Here's What It Said.
We gave two leading AI models photos of real lifting gear, some wrecked and some brand new, and asked the same question 380 times: pass or fail? In this 20-minute session, Allen Carey puts three of those photos to the room first, then shows what the AI said, including the new equipment it failed for defects that weren't there. He then looks at what LOLER, OSHA, ASME, SOLAS and regulators such as HSE actually say about AI and the competent person. Drawing on anonymised data from more than three million inspections a year, he'll show where AI genuinely saves inspectors time, such as reading ID tags to add new equipment and turning checklists into plain-English findings, and where it shouldn't be trusted. You'll leave with five practical rules for using AI in your inspection business without putting your sign-off at risk.
Sales & Marketing, CoreRFID Ltd and Sales Account Manager, SpanSet UK
11:30-12:00 - SpanSet's Lifting Chains: Tagged and Tracked Live with CheckedOK
SpanSet UK brings its newly launched Exoset Grade 10 Chain Sling range to the LiftEx stage. Including multi leg configurations & adjustable and bespoke assemblies - the range combines high-strength Grade 10 components with SpanSet’s established lifting expertise and technical support. See the range up close, then watch CoreRFID fit an aftermarket RFID tag and pull up manufacturer guides, inspection history and pre-use checks with a single tap on CheckedOK. Two businesses, one live demonstration showing how quality lifting equipment and digital traceability can work together to help take the guesswork out of compliance.
Head of Product
13:30-14:00 - From Hindsight to Insight: Smarter Inspections, Before They Begin
Imagine starting an inspection already knowing what matters.
In this talk, we’ll explore how 'Hindsight', our new inspection insight tool, uses AI to turn an asset’s historical inspection data into a concise, actionable summary - delivered before the engineer even begins their inspection.
No more opening multiple reports, piecing together history, or searching for the details that matter. Hindsight brings the relevant context together upfront, helping engineers spend less time searching and more time inspecting.
Group Business Development Manager
12:30-13:00 - pewag Product Innovations
A showcase the first G12+ chains on the market, along with the first hydraulically driven Load Balancer & Compensator, the new levo automated Hook.
Chairman of DLM. Speaking with Mason Chant - Director of Special Projects for Chant Engineering, Andrew Chant - General Manager of Forged Fiber
12:00-12:30 - Hybrid Lifting Shackle: Lighter, Safer Lifting with Dyneema Fibre
Discover how DLM has instrumented its load pin technology within a new Dyneema fibre Hybrid Lifting Shackle, making lifting safer, lighter and easier.
Sales Director
11:00-11:30 - Digital Product Passports explained: what the new EU rules mean for lifting
Every product is about to get a digital identity, and lifting is next. In this session you’ll find out what a Digital Product Passport actually is, where the EU legislation stands today, and what it will mean for your business.
You’ll leave knowing which dates matter, what’s law and what’s only expectation, and how the Machinery Regulation from January 2027 gives you a practical reason to act before anyone makes you. You’ll see who is already doing it, and the three steps to get started. Setting up takes days or weeks, but gathering your documents takes longest, so the best time to start is now.
If you sell into the EU, you can’t afford to miss this.
CEO
10:40-11:00 - LEEA Board and Committees - how you can get involved
LEEA's guidance, training and direction are shaped by members who chose to get involved. Most are owners and directors of small lifting companies. None are paid. In this session, LEEA CEO Ross Moloney explains how the committees and Board work, what serving takes, and how the route in is open to any member. Stay for coffee afterwards with the Chair, David Cormack, and Board members at the LEEA stand, umber 6, or book a 15-minute conversation with either of them on Day 1 or Day 2.
Project Manager
11:30-12:00 - Inside the Membership Assessment: a live walkthrough
LEEA’s new Member Assessment replaces the previous audit model with a single annual assessment for members. In this 20-minute session, LEEA Product Manager, Adam Chipperfield walks through the member journey on screen: the Part 1 desktop review, the Part 2 assessment portal, when a follow-up is needed, and how actions are closed out. You’ll see how the assessment supports members to demonstrate the standards they already work to, how long it takes and what to gather before your window opens.
Technical Trainer
12:00-12:30 - Protecting Heavy Lifts: How Green Pin® Fights Shackle Counterfeits
Counterfeit shackles pose a serious safety risk in lifting operations, potentially leading to equipment damage, downtime, and accidents. This presentation highlights how Green Pin® protects users through strict quality control, product traceability, and authentication measures, while providing practical tips to identify genuine shackles and avoid counterfeit products. It underscores the importance of sourcing certified lifting hardware to ensure safe and reliable lifting operations.
Sales Director
11:00-11:30 - Digital Product Passports explained: what the new EU rules mean for lifting
Every product is about to get a digital identity, and lifting is next. In this session you’ll find out what a Digital Product Passport actually is, where the EU legislation stands today, and what it will mean for your business.
You’ll leave knowing which dates matter, what’s law and what’s only expectation, and how the Machinery Regulation from January 2027 gives you a practical reason to act before anyone makes you. You’ll see who is already doing it, and the three steps to get started. Setting up takes days or weeks, but gathering your documents takes longest, so the best time to start is now.
If you sell into the EU, you can’t afford to miss this.