Why attend?

Information
for delegates

For the first time, the World Plumbing Conference took place alongside InstallerSHOW 2026.

This year brought a dynamic programme of inspiring keynote speakers, thought-provoking panel discussions, and in-depth presentations. Our 2026 themes focused on four key pillars: Skills Development, Supply & Conservation, Sustainability, and Safeguarding the Public.

Location 

Toute Suite, NEC National Exhibition Centre 
North Avenue, 
Marston Green, 
Birmingham, UK

Date and timings

Tuesday June 23rd 2026
09:00- 17:30

Wednesday June 24th 2026
08:00 – 16:30

Thursday June 25th 2026
08:00 – 15:30

Inspiring Expert Insights

Hear from global thought leaders through keynotes, panels, and presentations that tackle today’s biggest plumbing challenges and highlight future-ready solutions.

Hands-On Learning & Collaboration

Take part in workshops and interactive sessions designed to spark fresh ideas, promote international collaboration, and deepen your technical and strategic expertise.

Networking & Global Impact

Connect with leaders, innovators, and professionals from across the world to advance sustainable practices, drive industry growth, and support the development of resilient plumbing infrastructure.

Getting to the NEC, Birmingham

NEC, National Exhibition Centre North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, UK

Travel info

By car

The NEC, Birmingham, is signposted from all motorways and major routes, including the M42, M40 and M6. To make things easy for you, simply use the map below for directions to The NEC in Google Maps.

Parking

Parking is FREE! With over 16,500 on-site parking spaces, simply follow the signs for InstallerSHOW to find the correct car park. After parking, jump on the free shuttle bus, or stroll along the signposted footpaths.

Air or train

The NEC is adjacent to Birmingham Airport and Birmingham International railway station – there are free and fast air-rail link trains running every two minutes to and from Birmingham Airport.

Meet the speakers

This year’s keynote programme centres on Plumbing as a Catalyst: Delivering a Global Plumbing Commitment.

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