Interlift 2027 – Nuremberg, Germany

What to expect

Interlift 2027 is recognized as the world’s leading trade fair for the lift industry and represents the most important global platform for elevators, components, accessories and services. After decades in Augsburg, the event has moved to its new home at Messe Nürnberg, one of the TOP 15 exhibition centers in the world, offering significantly more space and modern infrastructure for future growth.

Visitors can expect a complete overview of the entire lift value chain under one roof. Around 75 percent of exhibitors come from abroad, underlining the international nature of the event. With nearly 19,000 visitors from more than 110 countries in its final Augsburg edition and 500 exhibitors from around 40 countries expected in Nuremberg, interlift connects small and medium-sized specialized component manufacturers with global system integrators.

The exhibition focuses on innovation, digitalization, sustainability and safety. From energy-efficient drives and smart control systems to predictive maintenance, IoT platforms and modernization solutions for existing buildings, every key trend is represented. The trade fair is organized by AFAG Messen und Ausstellungen GmbH in cooperation with VFA-Interlift e.V.

For decision makers, planners, installers and operators, interlift offers direct comparison of products, personal meetings with top management and access to collective stands from Italy, China and India. Expect live demonstrations, world premieres and intensive networking across six halls connected to two large entrance areas.

Event dates

Event Name: Interlift 2027 – Nuremberg, Germany
Official Website: https://www.interlift.de/en/
Venue: Messe Nürnberg, Messezentrum 1, 90471 Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany
Event Dates: 12 – 15 October 2027
Event Format: Live international trade fair, professional visitors only
Cycle: Biennially
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Organizer: AFAG Messen und Ausstellungen GmbH
Contact: +49 911 98833-7000, info@interlift.de
Edition: World’s leading trade fair for the lift industry

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Venue & exhibition site

The venue for Interlift 2027 is Messe Nürnberg, one of the largest and most professional exhibition grounds in Europe. Located at Messezentrum 1, 90471 Nuremberg, the site offers 170,000 square meters of indoor exhibition space in 16 halls and extensive outdoor areas.

Messe Nürnberg is known for its ideal infrastructure for exhibitors and visitors. The exhibition center is connected to the two large entrance areas and congress centres NCC Ost and NCC Mitte, which offer numerous rooms and halls for lectures, meetings and supporting events. This integration allows interlift to host extensive conference programmes alongside the exhibition.

For exhibitors of heavy elevator components, drives and cabins, the halls offer high load capacity, direct truck access and modern logistics zones. The entire complex is fully accessible and equipped with high-speed W-LAN, business centers and catering areas. The venue has received multiple awards for service quality and sustainability.

Full industry programme

The full industry programme at Interlift 2027 goes far beyond a classic product show and is designed as a knowledge and networking platform for the entire lift community.

Core programme elements:

• VFA Forum: Interlift’s communication platform organized by VFA-Interlift e.V., featuring lectures on standards, regulations, safety and market trends. The SBS Lift Forum takes place within this framework.
• Lift Experts Day: Preview event and digital extension offering free online participation, access data and detailed information via the official website.
• SBS Lift Forum: Organized by EFESME and Small Business Standards, offering SMEs in the lift sector updates on standards and regulations that directly shape their work.
• Innovation Stage: Presentations of world premieres, product launches and best-practice projects from exhibitors.
• Collective Stand Programmes: Special presentations from national pavilions including Italy, China and India, showcasing regional innovations.

The programme covers topics such as digitalization, AI in lift maintenance, energy efficiency, accessibility, modernization of existing installations and new requirements for sustainability and circular economy.

Featured companies & exhibitors

Interlift brings together the entire global lift industry, from world market leaders to highly specialized SMEs. The exhibitors are majority smaller and medium manufacturers of elevator components, highly specialized and often globally active.

Around 240 exhibitors from the lift industry have already registered well in advance for the Nuremberg edition, with more than 250 exhibitors from more than 20 countries already registered one and a half years before the previous edition. Around 300 exhibitors from more than 20 countries were confirmed for the Nuremberg premiere.

Expected exhibitor categories and representative companies:

• Drives and control technology: Invertek Drives with Optidrive Elevator Core, Kollmorgen, Ziehl-Abegg, Wittur Group, Otis, Schindler, KONE, TK Elevator
• Doors and cabins: Meiller Aufzugtüren, Wittur, Sematic, Fermator, Kleemann
• Safety components and systems: Pizzato Elettrica, Schmersal, Mayr, Wittur, Giovenzana
• Ropes and suspension: Gustav Wolf, Drako, Brugg Lifting
• Electronics and controllers: Böhnke + Partner, NewLift, Thor open hardware controllers, ELFIN, NeXt group
• Maintenance and service providers: Digital platforms for predictive maintenance, IoT and remote monitoring

Collective stands from Italy with two collectives, one each from India and China, plus associations and organizations, broaden the international offering.

Industry sectors & technologies

Interlift covers all aspects of elevator and escalator technology and related building mobility solutions.

Key industry sectors include:

• Elevator systems: Passenger lifts, freight lifts, home lifts, panoramic lifts, modernization packages
• Escalators and moving walks: Components, drives and control
• Components: Doors, cabins, car frames, counterweights, guide rails, buffers
• Drive technology: Geared and gearless machines, hydraulic drives, belts, ropes
• Control and regulation: Controllers, inverters, dispatching systems, emergency communication
• Safety and security: Safety gears, overspeed governors, interlocks, light curtains, EN 81-20 / 81-50 compliance
• Electrical and electronics: Wiring, push buttons, displays, positioning systems
• Hydraulics: Hydraulic systems, valves, cylinders, power units
• Maintenance and services: Service tools, testing equipment, monitoring platforms
• Accessibility and design: Barrier-free solutions, interior design, lighting

Products, machinery & innovations

Visitors will find the widest possible array of products and innovations, including elevator components, accessories and safety systems.

Highlighted product groups:

• Complete systems: Energy-efficient elevator systems for new installations and modernization, machine-room-less concepts
• Drive innovations: Optidrive Elevator Core delivering precision control, safety compliance and energy efficiency, synchronous motors with regenerative drives
• Door systems: Automatic sliding doors, folding doors, fire-rated doors, glass doors for panoramic lifts
• Safety solutions: Redundant brake systems, UCMP solutions, evacuation systems, remote emergency release
• Digitalization: IoT gateways, cloud-based monitoring, AI-based failure prediction, digital twins for lift operation
• Sustainable materials: Lightweight cabins, recycled materials, low-energy lighting, standby modes
• Modernization: Modular modernization kits for controllers, drives and doors to extend lifecycle of existing lifts
• Tools and accessories: Installation platforms, alignment tools, measuring devices

Innovation focus includes connectivity, speed and accessibility, with a strong emphasis on reducing energy consumption and lifecycle costs.

Demonstrations & technical presentations

Live demonstrations are central to the interlift experience. Exhibitors present functional lift models, door systems and drive units in operation, allowing visitors to evaluate noise levels, ride comfort and assembly.

Technical presentations take place at the VFA Forum and on exhibitor stages. Topics include the latest revisions of elevator standards, implementation of the European Accessibility Act, cybersecurity for connected lifts and energy efficiency classes according to ISO 25745.

The Lift Experts Day serves as a preview for the full event and includes lectures that can be attended online free of charge. During the fair, guided tours for specific target groups such as planners, housing associations and maintenance companies are offered.

The NeXt group presents open hardware projects of Thor controllers, inviting visitors to learn about becoming a member to actively shape future open specifications.

Ticket types & registration

Ticket pricing for 2027 will be published closer to the event. Based on previous editions at Augsburg and the move to Nuremberg, the following advance pricing in USD applies. All prices exclude VAT where applicable and are shown in USD converted from Euro.

• Day Ticket Advance / Online: USD 38.00. Valid for one day, includes access to all six halls and forums.
• Day Ticket On-Site Box Office: USD 54.00. Available at entrance areas NCC Ost and NCC Mitte.
• Season Ticket Advance / Online: USD 76.00. Valid for all four days of the trade fair.
• Season Ticket On-Site: USD 98.00
• Reduced Ticket for Students and Trainees: USD 22.00 advance, USD 32.00 on-site upon presentation of valid ID
• Group Ticket 10+ Persons: USD 33.00 per person per day advance booking
• Exhibitor Voucher Ticket: USD 0.00. Free ticket provided by exhibitors after registration via interlift.de, to be redeemed online for a personalized badge.

Individual customers can register via interlift.de and get their admission tickets as usual. Online registration is recommended to avoid queuing and to receive a digital ticket for smartphone entry.

Trade visitor & professional access

Interlift is a professional-only trade fair. Private visitors and children under 14 are not permitted. The event is aimed exclusively at trade visitors from the lift industry and related sectors.

Admitted visitor groups:

• Lift manufacturers: Passenger, freight and special lifts
• Component manufacturers: Drives, doors, control systems, safety components
• Installers and assemblers: Independent lift companies and system integrators
• Service and maintenance companies: Modernization and repair specialists
• Planning and consulting: Architects, planners, building consultants, housing industry
• Operators and building management: Facility management, authorities, property developers
• Research and education: Technical universities, training centers

Proof of professional status may be requested. The badge is personalized and non-transferable.

Exhibition halls & floor plan

Interlift 2027 will occupy halls 1, 3, 3A, 3C, 4 and 4A at Messe Nürnberg. This layout was specifically chosen after extensive site visits by more than 50 companies to get an impression of the new home.

Hall allocation concept:

• Hall 1: Major international exhibitors, drive technology, complete systems, entrance NCC Mitte
• Hall 3 / 3A / 3C: Components, doors, cabins, safety systems, collective stands from Italy and China
• Hall 4 / 4A: Controllers, electronics, service providers, NeXt group and associations, entrance NCC Ost

The halls are on ground level with direct connection to outdoor logistics areas, making installation of heavy components easier. The two entrance areas provide direct access to congress facilities for forums and meetings.

An interactive floor plan will be available via the official interlift app and website, searchable by product group, company and hall.

Business meetings & networking

Interlift is known as the meeting point of the global elevator community, with networking being as important as the exhibition itself.

Networking formats:

• VFA Members Meeting: Internal meeting of the association with international delegates
• Collective Stand Networking: Joint events at national pavilions from Italy, China and India
• Exhibitor Evenings: Individual company events on stands and in Nuremberg old town
• Business Matching Platform: Appointment scheduling via exhibitor portal before the fair
• NCC Congress Rooms: Numerous rooms and halls for lectures, meetings and supporting events available for rent

The relocation to Nuremberg offers significantly increased hotel capacity compared to Augsburg, supporting longer business stays and evening networking in the city.

Event rules & visitor information

To ensure a professional and safe event, the following rules apply for interlift 2027.

• Professional admission only: Minimum age 14 accompanied, trade proof may be required
• Opening hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily, adhere to hall closing announcements
• Badge policy: Personalized badge must be worn visibly, scanning at entrance
• Photography: Photography for private use allowed, commercial photography requires press accreditation
• No direct retail: No sales to end consumers, samples and catalogues only
• Safety regulations: Follow emergency instructions, keep escape routes clear, heavy exhibits must be secured
• Smoking: Smoking only in designated outdoor areas

Cloakrooms, business centers, first-aid and service points are located in both entrance areas NCC Ost and NCC Mitte.

How to get there

Messe Nürnberg is located at Messezentrum 1, 90471 Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany. Nuremberg is easily accessible from all directions.

By air: Nuremberg Airport offers numerous direct flight connections from all over Europe or worldwide via daily hubs in Amsterdam and Istanbul. From the airport, U-Bahn line U2 takes you to the main station in 12 minutes.

By train: Nuremberg Hauptbahnhof is a major ICE hub. Travelling by train is particularly environmentally friendly, with the underground taking travellers from the main station to the exhibition centre in just eight minutes via U1 line to Messe station.

By car: Direct connection to motorways A3, A6, A9. Follow signs to Messe / Exhibition Centre. Parking in multi-storey car parks and open areas around the grounds.

By public transport: U-Bahn line U1 to Messe, bus lines 36, 45, 65 to exhibition center. The VGN network covers all local transport.

Public transport & parking

Nuremberg has an extensive public transport network operated by VGN. The underground line U1 connects the main station directly to the exhibition center in eight minutes, making train travel the recommended option.

Parking options:

• Messe multi-storey car parks: P1 to P3 directly at halls, limited capacity, pre-booking recommended
• Großparkplatz: Large open parking area with shuttle buses during peak days
• Park & Ride: Facilities at the city outskirts with U-Bahn connection
• Exhibitor logistics: Separate truck entrance via Gate 1 with time-slot management

Free shuttle buses operate between entrance areas NCC Ost and NCC Mitte during the fair. Taxi stands are located at both main entrances.

Accommodation areas

Nuremberg offers a wide range of accommodation, with hotel capacity significantly increased compared to previous locations. Bed capacity in Nuremberg during trade fair periods is well above 10,000 beds.

Recommended accommodation areas:

• Langwasser and Dutzendteich: Directly adjacent to Messe Nürnberg, 5 to 15 minutes walk or one U-Bahn stop. Business hotels and budget options.
• City Center / Altstadt: Historic old town, 15 minutes via U1. Boutique hotels, restaurants and cultural attractions.
• Airport Area: Modern business hotels with good connections via U2 and U1.
• Fürth and Erlangen: Neighboring cities with additional capacity, 20 to 30 minutes by S-Bahn.
• Feucht and Wendelstein: Surrounding villages near Nuremberg offering additional capacity for larger groups.

Early booking via the official hotel service or fair-point partners is strongly recommended.

Accessibility

Messe Nürnberg is fully accessible and offers ideal infrastructure for exhibitors and visitors with mobility needs.

All halls are ground-level with step-free access, lifts to gallery and congress levels, accessible toilets on all floors, reserved parking spaces close to entrances and wheelchair rental on request. The U-Bahn station Messe has lifts and tactile guidance systems.

For visitors with hearing or visual impairments, assistance services and guided tours can be requested in advance via the organizer. Congress centers NCC Ost and NCC Mitte are equipped with hearing loops and accessible seating.

Previous year’s highlights

The final edition in Augsburg cemented interlift’s status as the world’s leading trade show with nearly 19,000 visitors from more than 110 countries and 500 exhibitors.

Key highlights included world premieres in energy-efficient gearless drives, AI-based predictive maintenance platforms and barrier-free cabin design. The VFA Forum featured expert lectures on new EN standards and modernization requirements for existing buildings.

The collective stands from Italy, China and India attracted high attention, and the NeXt group open hardware projects received lively interest. Many visitors informed themselves about becoming a member of the NeXt group.

With the move to Nuremberg, the trade fair will grow in terms of exhibition space, occupying six halls at the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre, compared to previous editions.

Official tickets & registration

Official tickets are only available via the official website www.interlift.de and the authorized ticket shop of AFAG. Registration for free exhibitor voucher tickets is also handled via the same portal.

After registration, tickets are delivered as print@home or mobile tickets for smartphone entry. Personalization is mandatory.

For group registrations, hosted buyer programmes and press accreditation, contact the project management via info@interlift.de or +49 911 98833-7000.