Programme 2026
The Platformers’ Days 2026 will once again be accompanied by a hands-on supporting program – featuring proven formats and new highlights.
Look forward to the Demo-Area with live demonstrations in the outdoor exhibition space, as well as two new focal points: For the first time, we will present the Special Showcase for Industrial Trucks as a dedicated exhibition in hall 1. In addition, the Low-Level Access Area will celebrate its premiere, focusing on compact solutions for working at low heights.
The two exhibition days will be rounded off by the PD-Networking-Night, offering space for personal exchange in a special atmosphere.
Programme Items
Demo-Area
A direct comparison of the latest device technologies in action.
Low-Level Access Area
In the Low-Level Access Area, you can test compact working platforms first-hand.
Special Showcase for Industrial Trucks
The spotlight on material handling technology. Leading suppliers will showcase the latest solutions and trends in forklifts, attachments, and integrated system solutions.
Girls Wanted
Talent over gender – For greater equality of opportunity in the rental industry
PD-Networking-Night
A cosy exchange with industry colleagues at the end of Thursday after the trade fair in the Events Hall.
"My fleet isn’t growing in the catalogue"
"My fleet doesn’t grow through catalogues, but through well-informed decisions. The Platformers’ Days offer the best overview of the market and enable direct dialogue with manufacturers and industry colleagues. Seeing machines in action, comparing innovations and gaining first-hand experience gives us the confidence to make the right investments. For us as a rental company, the Platformers’ Days are therefore an unmissable event, enabling us to develop our fleet in a targeted manner and set the course for the future."
Demo-Area: Experience innovations in action
Location: Outdoor exhibition area
With the Demo-Area in the outdoor exhibition area, Platformers’ Days 2026 offers an eye-catching showcase for new products and innovative machinery. The focus is on equipment that is due to be launched in 2026 or was introduced this year.
In realistic construction site conditions, you can experience the machines in moderated live demonstrations and find out everything you need to know about their technical highlights, special features and areas of application.
On display will be aerial working platforms from Avant, Genie and Haulotte, mini-cranes from Hoeflon and Jekko, and, for the first time, a telescopic forklift from Merlo.
Twice a day, during 45-minute shows, you’ll have the chance to discover what modern equipment can achieve in practical use.
Find out more. Try it out. Compare. The new Low-Level Access Area.
Location: Hall 1
With the new Low-Level Access Area, Platformers’ Days 2026 is expanding its offering to include a specialised demonstration area for low-level access equipment. The focus is on compact, manually operated or self-propelled personnel lifts for safe use at low heights – ideal for indoor areas, confined spaces and delicate floor coverings.
On site, you’ll have the opportunity to test various models for yourself, compare ease of use, manoeuvrability and safety features, and speak to manufacturers and dealers in person.
Exhibitors include Black Forest with products ofSafelift, JLG with its Power Towers range, as well as industry veteran Faraone and TEREX with their GENIE products.
Don’t base your investment decision solely on technical specifications – make it based on your own experience.
Material Handling Technology in the Spotlight in Hall 1. The Special Showcase for Industrial Trucks
Location: Hall 1
With its own Special Showcase for Industrial Trucks, Platformers’ Days puts the spotlight on material handling technology in Hall 1. Across approximately 500 m², leading suppliers will showcase the latest solutions and trends in forklifts, attachments, and integrated system solutions.
Discover solutions for topics such as digitalization and process optimization, efficient fleet management, flexible rental models, and cost-effective investment strategies.
In collaboration with the nationwide dealer organization StaplerPlus eG and renowned industry and system partners, the special exhibition offers a concise market overview and a direct comparison of relevant manufacturers.
This provides clear added value for anyone looking to develop their rental and project business in a future-proof way.
Speech-Slots
A better overview. More control. More SMART.
How do I keep track of things on the building site? One key element: smart and intelligent construction hoists.
With the GEDA IoT-Box PREMIUM, the motto is: MAKE YOUR HOIST SMARTER. But what’s behind it? And how can this digital solution make day-to-day life on the building site easier and more efficient?
Find out in our speech slot and at our stand in Hall 1 / H105.
We look forward to seeing you there!
leva+ KI «Genius» - Hands on artificial intelligence.
The Infosystem team will be demonstrating live at their stand during several presentation slots how AI is being integrated step by step into leva+ as part of their AI Roadmap, thereby simplifying work in dispatching, hire and the workshop. If you want to find out what’s already possible today and where the journey is heading, the talks at Infosystem’s stand H300 are the place to be. Drop by and experience the leva+ AI ‘Genius’ live – it’s well worth it!
Girls Wanted at Platformers’ Days 2026
Location: Outdoor exhibition area
Talent over gender – for greater equality of opportunity in the rental industry
Girls Wanted sends a strong message in support of gender equality in the construction industry. The project has a clear vision: A person’s talent should count for more than their gender.
Launched by the company Niederstätter, the initiative is specifically dedicated to promoting greater diversity and empowerment. The goal is to highlight potential, challenge prejudices, and actively help shape a modern, equitable work culture.
As part of Platformers’ Days 2026, Niederstätter, CARGOTRANS (Bremen) GmbH, and Platformers’ Days will jointly present the project to industry experts.
Girls Wanted sees itself as a platform for dialogue: the focus is on exchange among equals, raising awareness of unconscious biases, and actively promoting equal opportunity.
Take this opportunity to learn more, join the discussion, and become part of a forward-looking movement in the rental industry.
PD-Networking-Night: Sports & Skills
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Location: Action Hall
When the first day of the trade fair comes to an end, the evening is only just beginning: on Thursday, 8 October 2026, the Events Hall at the Karlsruhe Trade Fair Centre will be transformed into an atmospheric sports bar.
Under the motto “Sports & Skills”, an entertaining evening awaits you, featuring sporting challenges, refreshing drinks, good food and plenty of opportunities to connect in person. Whether at the table football, darts, the pool table or one of the other activity stations, exhibitors, trade visitors and fellow industry professionals will come together in a relaxed atmosphere.
Take part in some friendly competition, make new connections and round off the first day of the trade fair together with the industry.