With just two weeks until the first China International Crane Summit there are limited places left, so now is the time to book.

There are limited places left for KHL Group's inaugural China International Crane Summit, the one-day conference and networking dinner held the day before Bauma China starts, November 22.

Attendees will include leaders and senior managers in the global crane industry, along with suppliers and manufacturing partners, and the event will take place at the five-star Sofitel Jin Jiang Oriental Pudong Hotel, in Shanghai's Pudong district, close to the exhibition centre.

The CICS will build on the success of KHL Group's World Crane and Transport Summit in Amsterdam last October and will focus on best practice worldwide, the development of common international standards, regulations and work practices.

Confirmed speakers for the event, which is organized by International Cranes and Specialized Transport and its publisher, KHL Group include:

Eric Etchart, the president of Manitowoc Cranes
Bryan Cronie, Asia Pacific Regional Safety Director of Mammoet
Graham Brent, Executive Director of the USA's National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators.
Su Zi Meng , Secretary General of the China Construction Machinery Association
Li Hua Bin, General Manager of Shanghai Jinheyuan Equipment Rental
Also planned is a China Forum, which will look at the market and the major players in China, plus the key issues for Chinese manufacturers and users.

"The event has stimulated huge interest. We are currently holding a block of tickets in reserve for companies outside the region who may wish to attend the conference as well as visiting Bauma China," said KHL's events manager, Graham Anderson.

"However, tickets are limited, so if you, or a colleague are considering attending, we would urge you to contact us as soon as possible," added Mr Anderson.