CTBUH 2025

Proud Platinum Sponsor of CTBUH 2025

We’re excited to return as a Platinum Sponsor of the CTBUH 2025 International Conference, taking place October 6–9 in Toronto. This year’s theme, “From the Ground Up: Tall Buildings and City-Making,” aligns perfectly with our mission to shape the future of urban mobility and sustainable cities.

At TK Elevator, we believe that innovation, sustainability, and smart design are key to building cities that are not only taller—but better. Join us as we explore how vertical transportation plays a vital role in creating more connected, inclusive, and resilient urban environments.

Stay tuned—this page will be updated with more details about our presence at the event, including speaker sessions, insights, and how you can connect with us in Toronto.

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Our mission: Connecting People and Places

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General Conference Contacts and Speakers

Javier Sesma

Senior Vice President of Business Development

Conference: Transit & Towers: Mobility in Vertical Urbanism

Presentation title: Connecting People and Places: From the Ground Up, Across, and Beyond

Date & Time: Wednesday, 8 October, 1:45 pm-3:15 pm

Location: Harbour B

Overview: Explore how transit systems and vertical transport shape the future of tall buildings and urban life. This session examines design strategies that connect skyscrapers to the public realm, enhance mobility, and foster livable, integrated cities.

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Markus Schlichter

Head of Global High-Rise

Workshop: Expanding the Dimensions of Urban Mobility

Presentation title: TWIN – Flexibility by design, adaptability by software

Date & Time: Monday, 6 October, 2:00 pm-5:30 pm

Location: Docksides, Westin Harbour, Castle North

Overview: This workshop will serve as a dynamic forum for exploring the evolving journey of building occupants and will examine how existing and repurposed buildings shape user experiences and mobility patterns. Drawing on insights from current and emerging smart city initiatives, the workshop will investigate opportunities for integrating intelligent design, technology, and user-centric planning.

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General Conference Contacts

Hans Sacherer

Head of Global Highrise Sales Support

Chris Barbeau

Vice President Sales TKE Canada

Matthew Horton

Region Vice President TKE Canada

Matthew Stowe

New Installation Sales Manager TKE Toronto

TK Elevator at a glance

TK Elevator is a global leader in vertical transportation and urban mobility. We provide engineering that keeps the world moving, from design to installation and maintenance on any brand of elevators, escalators, moving walks, lifts, passenger boarding bridges, stairlifts, platform lifts and home elevators – any place and any time.