ERA Convention 2021: Smart Rental
MECC MAASTRICHT, NETHERLANDS
16 / 17 JUNE 2021
The ERA Convention 2021: ‘Smart Rental’ will take place on 16 and 17 June at the MECC in Maastricht* alongside the International Rental Exhibition, APEX 2021 and the European Rental Awards.
At this year’s event, leading voices from the European rental industry will gather to discuss the latest developments and trends in the industry. This year’s Convention will focus on digitalisation and data, which is an issue of growing importance to the rental industry. Forward-thinking rental companies are already taking advantage of the huge opportunities offered by new technologies and success stories demonstrate that digital technologies can provide the rental industry with a strong foundation for future success.
Registrations will be open closer to the date. Please note that registrations for the 2020 Convention remain valid.
*If a full physical event is not possible due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event will take place in either a hybrid or virtual format.
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PROGRAMME
WEDNESDAY – 16 June 2021
9.30 – 14.00 (Hall MECC)
REGISTRATION
9.30 – 11.30 (ERA Stand)
Welcome coffee on the ERA Stand
9.30 – 14.00 (Exhibition Hall)
VISIT OF IRE, the International Rental Exhibition, AND APEX
14.00 – 15.30 (Auditorium 2)
PLENARY SESSION
- Opening of the Convention, Pierre Boels, President, ERA
- Welcome to Maastricht, Remko Mol, President, Verhurend Nederland
- A Digital Platform for the construction sector in Europe, Sue Arundale, Technical and Environmental Affairs Director, FIEC, Riccardo Viaggi, Secretary General, CECE
- Why technology innovation is critical, Alex Schuessler, President and Founder, SmartEquip
Moderator: Maarten Bouwhuis
15.30 – 16.30 (Exhibition Hall and ERA Stand)
COFFEE BREAK AND VISIT OF IRE AND APEX
16.30 – 18.00 (Auditorium 2)
PLENARY SESSION
- Using data to improve Customer’s experience, Norty Turner, Senior Vice President, Services & Advanced Solutions, United Rentals
- Transforming a business with digital technology, Stefan Ponea, Founder and CEO, Industrial Access – Mateco Romania
- Trends in the European Rental Industry, Michel Petitjean, Secretary General, ERA
Moderator: Maarten Bouwhuis
18.30 – 19.30 (ERA Stand)
EUROPEAN RENTAL AWARDS COCKTAIL
20.00 – 22.30 (Expo Foyer)
EUROPEAN RENTAL AWARDS DINNER
Moderator: Maarten Bouwhuis
22.30 – 00.30 (MECCCafe)
POST AWARDS DRINKS
THURSDAY – 17 June 2021
08.30 – 09.00 (Auditorium 2)
ERA GENERAL ASSEMBLY
9.00 – 10.30
WORKSHOP PROMOTION – To be announced (Room London)
- Promotion Committee Report, Pierre-Yves Rallet, Committee Chairman
- To be announced
- Debate with questions in relation to digitalisation
Moderator: Pierre-Yves Rallet, Committee Chairman
WORKSHOP TECHNICAL – To be announced (Room Rome)
- Technical Committee Report, Martin Sebestyen, Committee Chairman
- To be announced
- Debate with questions in relation to digitalisation
Moderator: Martin Sebestyen, Committee Chairman
WORKSHOP SUSTAINABILITY – To be announced (Room Berlin)
- Sustainability Committee Report, Committee Chairman
- To be announced
- Debate with questions in relation to the digitalisation
Moderator: Committee Chairman
WORKSHOP FUTURE GROUP – To be announced (Room Athens)
- Future Group Report
- To be announced
- Debate on trends potentially affecting the Future of the Rental Industry
Moderator: Future Group
10.30 – 11.30 (Exhibition Hall and ERA Stand)
COFFEE BREAK AND VISIT OF IRE AND APEX
11.30 – 13.00
WORKSHOP PROMOTION – To be announced (Room London)
- Promotion Committee Report, Pierre-Yves Rallet, Committee Chairman
- To be announced
- Debate with questions in relation to digitalisation
Moderator: Pierre-Yves Rallet, Committee Chairman
WORKSHOP TECHNICAL – To be announced (Room Rome)
- Technical Committee Report, Martin Sebestyen, Committee Chairman
- To be announced
- Debate with questions in relation to digitalisation
Moderator: Martin Sebestyen, Committee Chairman
WORKSHOP SUSTAINABILITY – To be announced (Room Berlin)
- Sustainability Committee Report, Committee Chairman
- To be announced
- Debate with questions in relation to the digitalisation
Moderator: Committee Chairman
WORKSHOP FUTURE GROUP – To be announced (Room Athens)
- Future Group Report
- To be announced
- Debate on trends potentially affecting the Future of the Rental Industry
Moderator: Future Group
13.00 – 14.00 (Auditorium 2)
GUEST SPEAKER
- Human Brain and Digital World, Henning Beck
Moderator: Maarten Bouwhuis
- Closing of the Convention, Pierre Boels, President, ERA
14.00 – 15.30 (ERA Stand)
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISIT OF IRE AND APEX
14.00 – 17.00 (Exhibition Hall)
VISIT OF IRE AND APEX
EUROPEAN RENTAL AWARDS
Celebrate creativity and innovation in Europe’s equipment rental industry and network with industry peers at the European Rental Awards, the most prestigious awards event for the industry.
The 14th annual European Rental Awards, co-organised by ERA and International Rental News, will take place on 16 June, at the end of the first day of the ERA Convention.
The European Rental Awards 2021 are now open for submissions and we encourage rental companies and product suppliers to enter.
The Awards are jointly organised by the European Rental Association (ERA) and International Rental News (IRN), and entries are requested for the following categories:
- Large Rental Company of the Year (turnover above €15 million)
- Small Rental Company of the Year (turnover under €15 million)
- Rental Product of the Year
- Sustainability Committee Award: Best Safety innovation
- Best Digital Innovation
- ERA/IRN Rental Person of the Year
- Lifetime Achievement Award
The deadline for submissions is Friday 12 March 2021.
For more details, including the judging criteria, please visit: www.khl.com/rentalawards.
The judging panel will be as follows:
- Pierre Boels, ERA President & CEO, Boels Rental
- Peter Douglas, CEO, IPAF
- Bernd Holz, Managing Director, Ammann Group
- Murray Pollok, Managing Editor, International Rental News
- Dan Vorsholt, CEO, GSV Materieludlejning
- Non-voting chair of judges: Michel Petitjean, Secretary General, ERA
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INTERNATIONAL RENTAL EXHIBITION
IRE 2021 on 15-17 June will give exhibitors and the rental industry the perfect opportunity to meet and assist the rental industry as it recovers from the effects of the pandemic.
Find out more about the event here: https://www.ireshow.com/
Why visit?
- A ‘one-stop’ showcase of compact construction equipment
- Dozens of on-site equipment suppliers (lighting towers, pumps, compressors, etc.)
- Discover new products and cost-effective solutions
- Free entry to APEX, the aerial platform show
- Hold face-to-face meetings with new and key suppliers
- Attend the European Rental Association (ERA) convention and awards
- Gain new ideas and insights to grow your business
- Visit multiple rental IT suppliers (rental software, telematics)
- Engage with the local and global rental community
Who visits?
- Equipment rental companies
- Building companies and contractors
- Specialist rental companies (power, pumps, events, etc.)
- Aerial platform rental specialists (also attending APEX)
- Users of compact construction equipment
- Industrial equipment rental
- Small tool rental
- Landscaping/Groundcare rental
Who exhibits?
Manufacturers and suppliers of:
- Compact construction equipment
- Generators and compressors
- Small tools and equipment
- Aerial platforms/scaffolding
- Landscaping/groundcare equipment
- Rental software specialists
- Asset tracking technology
APEX 2021
The APEX aerial platform exhibition on 15-17 June aims to play a part in the recovery of the rental industry next year following the worst of the pandemic.
Find out more about the event here: https://apexshow.com/
Why visit?
- Discover the latest access products providing an unrivalled ‘snapshot’ of the key transition in technology.
- Form valuable links with key players within a global networking platform.
- Build privileged business relations.
- Meet the greatest experts, learn about the markets and latest trends.
- Discuss partnerships and take advantage of the best opportunities.
- Gain a better feel for your market.