The Society of Vertical Transportation (SoVT) is the professional home for individuals and organisations working across the vertical transportation sector and for those with an interest in the industry - from traditional lift and escalator systems to emerging smart mobility solutions.
The SoVT builds on the legacy of the well-established CIBSE Lifts Group, which has supported technical excellence in vertical transportation for decades through its events, guidance, and professional networks.
The SoVT formalises this foundation, offering a recognised structure for professional membership, specialist CPD, collaboration, and international engagement.
As buildings get taller, smarter, and more complex, vertical transportation is more essential and more specialised than ever. The SoVT exists to represent, support, and elevate those who power that movement.
Whether you're designing systems, maintaining infrastructure, managing innovation, or influencing policy - the SoVT is here to support your journey, raise standards, and connect you with a global community of vertical transportation professionals.