Tower Cranes North America 2026 call for speakers

Professionals in the business of tower cranes are invited to submit proposals to speak at the 2026 Tower Cranes North America (TCNA) conference. It will be held in Nashville, Tennessee, USA, on 10 and 11 June 2026.

TCNA is one of a series of crane and transport industry events organised by KHL Group and its magazines American Cranes & Transport and International Cranes and Specialized Transport, with the support of the Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association as exclusive event partner.

The one day conference explores trends in safety, technology and innovation, legal and risk management issues, major projects and many other aspects of the business as a whole. It provides a platform for crane owners, contractors, engineers, and other industry leaders to share their practical insight and solutions.

The event opens with a reception on 10 June

Pushing ahead

Our events aim to build momentum helping to drive the industry forward in a world of new technology, big changes and challenges.

We are now seeking suggestions for speakers and topics for case studies, technical presentations and panel discussions at the 2026 TCNA. Proposed topics should primarily be of interest to tower crane owners and users, including rental companies and contractors. The sessions should provide detailed information that will help companies become safer, more efficient and profitable.

The previous TCNA, in June 2024, included the following speakers:

Same Moyer, All Tower Crane, Jesse Callahan, May Potenza Baran & Gillespie, Jim Wiethorn, Crane Risk Logic, Peter Juhren, Morrow Equipment, Pedro Alonso Vázquez, Espamex Mexico, Casey Savlov, Vita Industrial, Timothy Klein, WireCo, Brooks Nunley, Kennedy Wire Rope, Anna Dodds, Hartline Barger, Clayton Callen, Bowman and Brooke, Matt Finnerty, Finnco Services, JR Moran, Brasfield & Gorrie, Kelly Hadland, Compass Equipment (Uperio), Chris Noblit, Manitowoc, Shelly Gayring, Select Crane Sales and Andreas Ernst, Terex USA.

Please submit speaker proposals to any of the following:

D.Ann Shiffler

Editor, American Cranes & Transport (ACT)

+1 512 869 8838, [email protected]

Alex Dahm

Editor, International Cranes and Specialized Transport

+44 1892 786 206, [email protected]

Beth O’Quinn

Senior vice president – SC&RA

+1 703-698-0291, [email protected]

Sponsors of the 2026 event: Liebherr, Comansa, Morrow Equipment, Maxim Crane Works, Brasfield & Gorrie, Bondura Technology, Tipton Crane.

Music City Center, Nashville, USA, home to TCNA 2024 and 2026. Photo: Alex Dahm/KHL