The Society of Vertical Transportation (SoVT) is the professional home for individuals and organisations working across the vertical transportation sector - 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.
The SoVT launches at the CIBSE Guide D Seminar on 23 September 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with the community shaping the future of vertical transportation and to connect with the Society from day one.
Expression of Interest
Interested in becoming a future member of the Society of Vertical Transportation?