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Master the art of safe rigging in live production

28-30 May 2026 | Bombay Exhibition Center, Mumbai

Live Rigging Workshop at PALM Expo

The expo is host to a vibrant exchange of information through immensely successful PALM highlight features, with the Live Rigging & Trussing Workshop being one of it. This feature caters to trussing and lighting riggers to sound and projections specialists, by presenting live safety demos on truss and rigging-based safety protocols and best practices, as also workshops on a range of topics.

DAY 1 - 28th May - Thursday

Time: 10.00 AM to 1.00 PM

Work At Heights Workshop + Leap of Faith

  • Leap of Faith Simulation – Experience real fall dynamics from a 20-ft platform with controlled safety arrest.
  • Understanding Fall Loads – Visual demonstration of forces exerted during a fall.
  • Truss Climbing Techniques – Safe methods for climbing and working on truss systems.
  • Essential Safety Protocols – Practical do’s, don’ts & industry thumb rules.
  • Real-World Applications – Safety practices for trussing, lighting, sound & AV rigging.

    Entry:
    Pre-Registered attendees only - No Walk-ins - Limited Seats - Open to EESA & Non-EESA Vendor Community - Entry is free.

    Click here to register for this session.

Speakers

AVISHKAR TENDLE
NATURA OUTDOOR EDUCATION & TRAINING SOLUTIONS PVT LTD
MANKARAN SINGH
MEN AT WORK STAGECRAFT MANAGEMENT PVT. LTD.

Time: 1.30 PM to 2.30 PM

Safety in Trussing & Temporary Structures 

  • Fundamentals of Safety in Trussing & Temporary Structures 
  • Understanding Ground Support Systems (Box Trusses) 
  • Practical Checklists for Building Ground Support Systems 
  • Correct Usage of Rigging Hardware Identifying Components of Ground Support Systems Importance of Ballast and Guy Wires.

Entry: Open to all 

Speakers

MANKARAN SINGH
MEN AT WORK STAGECRAFT MANAGEMENT PVT. LTD.

Time: 2.30 PM to 2:45 PM

Leap of Faith

Suit up, step off, and trust the system—an immersive demo of real-world rigging safety in action.

Entry: Open to all 

Speakers:

Team Natura

Time: 2.45 PM to 3.30 PM

Inventory Management - ICEMAN

  • The real challenges rental companies deal with — equipment tracking, crew coordination, billing delays, and compliance.
  • How a connected system can replace scattered spreadsheets and phone calls.
  • Ice Man — a platform built for our industry covering inventory, crew, equipment, logistics, and billing under one roof.
  • Live demo of the platform — app.theiceman.ai.
  • Open discussion — bring your questions and your pain points.

Entry: Open to all 

Speakers

PRABHAKAR M S
SUGANDAR LIGHT HOUSE & ICEMAN YOTTA PVT LTD

Time: 3.30 PM to 3.45 PM

Leap of Faith

Suit up, step off, and trust the system—an immersive demo of real-world rigging safety in action.

Entry: Open to all.

Speakers: 

Team Natura 

Time: 3.45 PM to 4.45 PM

Electricals & Power Distribution

  • What is Temporary Power?
  • Why Power Planning is Critical
  • Safety First, Always
  • Choosing the Right Genset
  • Understanding Load & Distribution
  • What a Professional Setup Looks Like
  • How to Read a Power Plan
  • Questions You Should Ask Your Vendor

Entry: Open to all 

Speakers

VAIBHAV KAPOOR
THIRD WAVE SERVICES

Time: 4.45 PM to 5 PM

Leap of Faith

Suit up, step off, and trust the system—an immersive demo of real-world rigging safety in action.

Entry: Open to all.

Speakers: 

Team Natura 

Time: 5 PM to 6 PM

Usage of Hoists in Live Entertainment

  • Hoists in Action – Understanding their role in modern live productions
  • Lift with Precision – Control, accuracy & synchronization in motion
  • Safety First – Critical protocols for secure lifting operations
  • Smarter Systems – Technology driving efficiency & reliability
  • Future Ready – Innovations shaping next-gen rigging & lifting

Speakers

URS KOCH
EXPORT - GIS
AKSHAY SINGH
GIANT TRUSS

DAY 2 - 29th May - Friday

Time: 10.00 AM to 1.00 PM

Work At Heights Workshop + Leap of Faith

  • Leap of Faith Simulation – Experience real fall dynamics from a 20-ft platform with controlled safety arrest.
  • Understanding Fall Loads – Visual demonstration of forces exerted during a fall.
  • Truss Climbing Techniques – Safe methods for climbing and working on truss systems.
  • Essential Safety Protocols – Practical do’s, don’ts & industry thumb rules.
  • Real-World Applications – Safety practices for trussing, lighting, sound & AV rigging.

    Entry:
    Pre-Registered attendees only - No Walk-ins - Limited Seats - Open to EESA & Non-EESA Vendor Community - Entry is free.

    Click here to register for this session.

Speakers

AVISHKAR TENDLE
NATURA OUTDOOR EDUCATION & TRAINING SOLUTIONS PVT LTD
MANKARAN SINGH
MEN AT WORK STAGECRAFT MANAGEMENT PVT. LTD.

Time: 1.30 PM to 2.30 PM

Why stability certification of temporary structures for events is important - Insights with case studies

  • How to prevent eventualities in events.
  • Reasons for insisting on stability certificates for temporary structures in events.
  • Case study of structural aspects for an event involving rigging.

Entry: Open to all 

Speakers

SAMEER SAWANT
-

Time: 2.30 PM to 2:45 PM

Leap of Faith

Suit up, step off, and trust the system—an immersive demo of real-world rigging safety in action.

Entry: Open to all 

Speakers:

Team Natura

Time: 2.45 PM to 3.30 PM

Giant Truss - From Vision to Scale - Inspirational Growth & Rental Business Strategies

  • The Giant Truss journey: from vision to a trusted industry name.
  • Smart strategies to scale assets without stressing cash flow.
  • Building long-term client trust through safety and reliability.
  • Using operational discipline as a growth driver- Avoiding common pitfalls in rental business expansion.
  • Practical, actionable insights you can implement immediately.

Entry: Open to all 

Speakers

ARVIND SINGH
D-Lift India LLP & GIANT TRUSS

Time: 3.30 PM to 3.45 PM

Leap of Faith

Suit up, step off, and trust the system—an immersive demo of real-world rigging safety in action.

Entry: Open to all.

Speakers: 

Team Natura 

Time: 3.45 PM to 4.45 PM

Safe build of Scaff & Stage

  • Bringing Safety To Artists, Musicians, Technicians And Equipment.
  • Using Highest Standards Of Safety Practices While Using Scaffold And Decking.
  • Certified Quick Build  Stage Decking System Meeting International Standards.

Entry: Open to all 

Speakers

K.P. GEORGE
COATSMAN

Time: 4.45 PM to 5 PM

Leap of Faith

Suit up, step off, and trust the system—an immersive demo of real-world rigging safety in action.

Entry: Open to all.

Speakers: 

Team Natura 

Time: 5 PM to 6 PM

Usage of Hoists in Live Entertainment

  • Hoists in Action – Understanding their role in modern live productions
  • Lift with Precision – Control, accuracy & synchronization in motion
  • Safety First – Critical protocols for secure lifting operations
  • Smarter Systems – Technology driving efficiency & reliability
  • Future Ready – Innovations shaping next-gen rigging & lifting

Speakers

URS KOCH
EXPORT - GIS
AKSHAY SINGH
GIANT TRUSS

DAY 3 - 30th May - Saturday

Time: 10.00 AM to 1.00 PM

Work At Heights Workshop + Leap of Faith

  • Leap of Faith Simulation – Experience real fall dynamics from a 20-ft platform with controlled safety arrest.
  • Understanding Fall Loads – Visual demonstration of forces exerted during a fall.
  • Truss Climbing Techniques – Safe methods for climbing and working on truss systems.
  • Essential Safety Protocols – Practical do’s, don’ts & industry thumb rules.
  • Real-World Applications – Safety practices for trussing, lighting, sound & AV rigging.

    Entry:
    Pre-Registered attendees only - No Walk-ins - Limited Seats - Open to EESA & Non-EESA Vendor Community - Entry is free.

    Click here to register for this session.

Speakers:
Rohit Pote - Team Natura 

MANKARAN SINGH
MEN AT WORK STAGECRAFT MANAGEMENT PVT. LTD.

Time: 1.30 PM to 2.30 PM

Safety in Trussing & Temporary Structures

  • Fundamentals of Safety in Trussing & Temporary Structures 
  • Understanding Ground Support Systems (Box Trusses) 
  • Practical Checklists for Building Ground Support Systems 
  • Correct Usage of Rigging Hardware 
  • Identifying Components of Ground Support Systems 
  • Importance of Ballast and Guy Wires

Entry: Open to all 

Speakers

MANKARAN SINGH
MEN AT WORK STAGECRAFT MANAGEMENT PVT. LTD.

Time: 2.30 PM to 3.30 PM

Usage of Hoists in Live Entertainment

  • Hoists in Action – Understanding their role in modern live productions
  • Lift with Precision – Control, accuracy & synchronization in motion
  • Safety First – Critical protocols for secure lifting operations
  • Smarter Systems – Technology driving efficiency & reliability
  • Future Ready – Innovations shaping next-gen rigging & lifting

Speakers

URS KOCH
EXPORT - GIS
AKSHAY SINGH
GIANT TRUSS

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