Introduction to Society of Vertical Transportation (SoVT) Membership

A free webinar for all of those interested in finding out more about joining the Society of Vertical Transportation (SoVT). The webinar will cover:

• What is required to become a LSoVT, ASoVT, MSoVT, FSoVT – what does the criteria look like?
• What are the different routes to applying for the membership grades?
• How does the application process work?
• A chance to ask any questions

The speakers will be:

• Richard Goldsbrough, Director of Membership, CIBSE
• Julia Savage, Head of Membership and Registration, CIBSE
• Adam Scott, Chair of SoVT Membership Committee

The Society of Vertical Transportation (SoVT) is an international professional community for those working across the design, engineering, installation, and innovation of lifts, escalators, and vertical mobility systems.

The SoVT builds on the legacy of the well-established CIBSE Lifts Special Interest Group, which has supported technical excellence in vertical transportation for decades through its events, guidance, and professional networks. The new society 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.

Wherever you are in the world, and whatever your role in moving people through buildings, the SoVT is your platform for growth and professional identity in a rapidly evolving sector.

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