TK Elevator at CTBUH 2025 in Toronto: Shaping the future of urban mobility

Düsseldorf (Germany), October 6, 2025 – TK Elevator (TKE), a global leader in vertical transportation and urban mobility, will take part as a platinum member at the 2025 CTBUH international conference “From the Ground Up: Tall Buildings and City-Making” in Toronto. As an active participant in CTBUH’s global and regional initiatives, TKE will showcase its commitment to people-centric, future-ready urban environments by leading workshops and presenting its pioneering TWIN technology. Organized by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, the conference is the world’s largest event on vertical urbanism and city development, bringing together over 1,500 participants from more than 50 countries and more than 200 speakers.

Key conference presentations by TKE thought leaders will explore how mobility solutions can connect people and places from the ground up, across, and beyond, redefining accessibility and the lived experience in high-density urban environments. The concept is to create a connected mobility ecosystem across all levels – from underground train stations, to ground level public areas through to buildings and high-rise – for a seamless passenger experience. TKE’s research publication, “The Space Beyond: Connecting people and places beyond the Elevator shaft towards urban accessibility”, will be featured in the conference proceedings, underlining the company’s vision for integrated and inclusive urban accessibility, ensuring accessibility for all.

“At TKE our purpose is to improve the quality of urban life across the globe. Connecting people and places is fundamental to shaping sustainable, livable cities. At CTBUH 2025, we look forward to sharing our vision for flexible, efficient, and digitally connected mobility solutions that meet the needs of today’s and tomorrow’s urban communities,” says Javier Sesma, SVP Global Business Development, TK Elevator.

TK Elevator will contribute its expertise to several key sessions at the event:

Workshop | Monday, October 6, 2025 | 2:00–5:30 PM: "Expanding the dimension of urban mobility" explores how innovative design and technology can improve user experiences and mobility patterns in both existing and repurposed buildings. Markus Schlichter, Head of Global High Rise at TKE, presents “TWIN – Flexibility by design, adaptability by software” highlighting the innovative TWIN elevator system, which features two independent cabins in one shaft for maximum flexibility and adaptability to evolving customer needs.

Core Session | Wednesday, October 8, 2025 | 1:45–3:15 PM: Javier Sesma, SVP Global Business Development at TKE, presents “Connecting people and places from the ground up, across and beyond” focusing on strategies to connect tall buildings and public spaces physically and socially, and on advancing urban accessibility and inclusiveness.

Toronto is home to several of TKE’s most iconic projects, including the CIBC Tower and Toronto Pearson International Airport. These references showcase TKE’s broad portfolio, from digitally connected elevators for low, mid and high-rise to escalators, moving walkways, passenger boarding bridges. The company is also a leader in services from digital services included in the AGILE and MAX platforms as well as Universal Service where the company services any brand, any place, any time. for comprehensive elevator and escalator service coverage worldwide.

TK Elevator’s participation underscores its dedication to the values and vision of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, advancing vertical urbanism and city transformation through innovation, flexibility, energy efficiency, and seamless connectivity.

For more information please visit: https://www.tkelevator.com/global-en/ctbuh-2025/

PRESS IMAGES
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Panoramic TWIN: thyssenkrupp HQ Essen (Credits: TKE)
Denver Airport escalators: Denver International Airport (Credits: TKE – photographer: Dylan Patrick)
CIBC building external view: (Credits: TKE – photographer: James Brittian)

ABOUT TK ELEVATOR
TK Elevator (TKE) 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, walkways, lifts, passenger boarding bridges, stairlifts, platform lifts and home elevators – any place and any time. With our digital solutions like AGILE and the IoT platform, MAX, there are no longer any limits to urban mobility. TK Elevator became independent following its separation from the thyssenkrupp group in 2020. The company achieved sales of €9.3 billion in fiscal year 2023/2024. With around 50,000 employees, 25,000 service technicians and over 1,000 support centers globally, we are moved by what moves people. TKE – Move Beyond.