Conference & Schedule – International Tower Cranes

3 & 4 June, 2025 – Rome, Italy •

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Conference

The conference programme will address key issues facing tower crane owners and users, including risk mitigation, safety, crane inspections, wind monitoring, construction activity forecasts and legislation.

Tuesday 3 June

13.00 – 17.30

FULLY BOOKED

Afternoon bus tour of Rome: Projects and tourist sites - VIP and Invited guests only

Bus tour of key sites in Rome:

• Colosseum – The world-famous amphitheater of the Roman Empire

• Baths of Caracalla – The ancient Roman thermal baths where citizens enjoyed wellness and sauna facilities.

• Pyramid of Cestius – An ancient Egyptian-style pyramid in the heart of Rome

• Circus Maximus – The grand chariot-racing stadium of ancient Rome

• Hotel Aldrovandi (Villa Borghese) – Site visit with Terex (approx. 30-minute stop)

• Castel Sant’Angelo – The historic fortress and papal refuge

• St. Peter’s Basilica – (Approx 30 minute stop for coffee/ice cream)

18.00 – 20.00

Informal Networking Drinks Reception

20.30 – 22.00

VIP dinner

Wednesday 4 June

8.30 – 9.30

Registration, networking and coffee

9.30 – 9.35

Opening Comments

Alex Dahm, editor, International Cranes and Specialized Transport

9.35 – 10.05

Manufacturer Keynote Speaker:
Challenges and changes in the global tower crane market: a manufacturer’s perspective.

Francesco Aiello, general manager, Terex Tower Cranes

10.05 – 10.35

Italy’s tower crane market: trends, challenges and opportunities

Tania Colatriano, CEO, Colatriano Group Srl

Daniela Niederstätter, board member, Niederstätter SpA & founder, Rentmas

Tania Colatriano

Daniela Niederstätter

10.35 – 11.00

Construction market insights: Italy and Europe

Federico Della Puppa, Head of Analysis and Strategies, Smart Land

11.00 – 11.40

Coffee Break

Sponsored by

11.40 – 12.05

Future drive technology for tower cranes

Daniel Gwóźdź, CEO & co-founder, Krupinski Cranes

12.05 - 13:00

Round-table: challenges and solutions in tower crane engineering

Topic introduction: Mohamed Abouelezz, Wolffkran

Mohamed Abouelezz, head of business development & product management, Wolffkran

Benedikt Baertle, head of Tower Crane Center & Solutions, Liebherr Tower Cranes

Daniel Gwóźdź, CEO & co-founder, Krupinski Cranes

Host: Niamh Marriott, deputy editor, International Cranes and Specialized Transport

Mohamed Abouelezz

Benedikt Baertle

Daniel Gwóźdź

13.00 – 14.15

Networking Lunch Break

Sponsored by

14.15 – 14.45

Owner Keynote Speaker: Tower crane rental and ESG: building a sustainable future.

Philippe Cohet, founder and board vice-chairman, Uperio

14.45 – 15.40

Round-table: Transforming energy efficiency in tower crane operations

Introduction: Dr Andrew Deakin, technical director, Dumarey Green Power

Frank Vermeulen, co-founder, Neargrid

Rupert Cook, service director, Falcon Crane

Timo Pauel, business development manager, Quinteq Energy

Host: Steve Bradby, technical and engineering leader, Select Plant Hire

Dr Andrew Deakin

Frank Vermeulen

Timo Pauel

Rupert Cook

Steve Bradby

15.40 – 16.15

Coffee Break

Sponsored by

16.15 – 16.40

Operating a tower crane from the ground: a case study from the UK

Teddy Holt, operations director, Radius Group

Supported by Aviv Carmel, co-founder & chairman, Skyline Cockpit

Teddy Holt

Aviv Carmel

16.40 – 17.10

Site Report: Rebuilding the Gravagna Viaduct: Europe’s largest Potain tower cranes at work.

Sabino Riefoli, regional sales manager, Potain

Alfonso Ratti, project manager, Itinera

Alfonso Ratti

Sabino Riefoli

17.10 – 17.15

Concluding remarks

Alex Dahm, editor, International Cranes and Specialized Transport

17.15 – 19.00

Networking Drinks

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