LIFT EXPO ITALIA 2026 SHAPING UP TO BE BIGGEST YET

Lift Expo Italia 2026, the third iteration of the international trade fair organized by ANICA (Italian elevator components association) at the Alliaz MiCo — Milan Convention Center — in Milan, Italy, on October 28-30, 2026, is shaping up to be the biggest yet, with an expanded physical area and additional exhibitors. In 2026, the event will host more than 180 exhibitors in an exhibition area expanded to 16,500 m². As in years past, tens of thousands of visitors are expected to attend the show, which boasts free entry. Held in 2022, the first Lift Expo Italia spanned 7,000 m² with 100 exhibitors and 15,013 visitors representing 54 countries. That grew to 14,000 m², with 135 exhibitors and 16,057 visitors representing 75 countries, in 2024. To prepare for the larger show, there will be three days for stand set-up — October 25-27 — compared to two in 2024. The venue will be easily accessible by foot or car, thanks to a giant LED panel to enhance visibility. Featuring commercial speeches, product presentations and technical conferences, the event will be complemented by a conference area, two bar areas, a full-service restaurant, a cloakroom, a dedicated B2B meeting aera for exhibitors, a photography exhibition and additional services.