Registration for UK-hosted World Plumbing Conference 2026 opens
The event will be held in the UK for the first time since 1990
Early bird ticket offers open and discounts for CIPHE members available
Registration for the World Plumbing Conference 2026, a landmark international event that will unite the global plumbing and heating community, is now open.
The 14th edition of the global conference hosted by The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) and the World Plumbing Council is set to welcome over 500 international delegates for three days of expert insights and networking opportunities under the theme: “Worldwide Problems - Global Solutions.”
The international event will be held alongside InstallerSHOW, the UK’s premier trade event for the industry, at the NEC Birmingham from 23–25 June 2026. It is the England’s first time in 35 years hosting the prestigious conference, with previous meetings taking place in China and Australia.
Earlybird registration is now available, with a full three-day delegate pass priced at £350+VAT until 31 December 2025. Concessions apply for CIPHE members, and discounted group bookings are available for both UK and international attendees of groups of 10+.
Delegates will experience a world-class speaker line-up, featuring thought leaders from around the world, including:
- Matthew Griffin - Futurist and AI, Disruption, Geopolitics, Tech expert
- Chris Hines - Co-Founder and former Director of Surfers Against Sewage, former Sustainability Director, the Eden Project
- Martin Woolhead - Deputy Director, Water Sector Delivery at the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
- Gareth Owen - Former Director of Save the Children
- Tim McMahon - Managing Director of Southern Water
- Paul Horton - Chief Executive Officer at Future Water
- Shayne La Combre - Chief Executive Officer at the Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre (PICAC)
- Gabrielle Mandell - Chief Executive Officer at the Institute of Water (iWater)
- Peter McLennan - Chief Executive Officer at the Backflow Prevention Association of Australia (BPAA)
- Paul Daley - Vice President, The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE)
- Sarah McMath - President of the Institute of Water (iWater)
- Andy Moss - Chief Customer Officer at City & Guilds
- Nicci Russell - Chief Executive Officer at Waterwise
- Gurmit Singh - President at the Indian Plumbing Association (IPA)
- Julie Spinks - Managing Director of the Water Regulations Approval Scheme (WRAS)
- Kevin Wellman - Chief Executive Officer of The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE)
The unmissable event aims to help shape the future of the global plumbing industry, and visitors will enjoy an exclusive schedule of live content, a Gala Dinner, and lunch on all 3 days of the show, and have the chance to visit over 850 exhibitors at InstallerSHOW.
Kevin Wellman, Chief Executive Officer at the CIPHE, said: “The World Plumbing Conference 2026 will bring together some of the brightest minds and leading global experts in the sector to share their insights on the matters impacting the plumbing industry.
“This is an opportunity to showcase the UK and its best practices on an international stage, while also learning from others tackling the same challenges around the world.
“It’s the first time since 1990 that the conference will be held in England, and we’re determined to make it a memorable and meaningful event for everyone involved. With such a strong line-up of speakers already confirmed, it’s shaping up to be a truly world-class occasion.”
Lindsey Coleman, Event Project Manager for the World Plumbing Conference 2026, said: “We are delighted to be bringing the World Plumbing Conference to the UK in collaboration with the CIPHE. The show has gone from strength to strength in recent years, appealing to more tradespeople than ever before. Running in tandem with InstallerSHOW in the UK will make it an even bigger event, as the country’s best plumbing and heating installers are also in attendance.”
Secure your ticket for The World Plumbing Conference, hosted by the World Plumbing Council and the Chartered Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering (CIPHE). For more information, please head to WPC2026.
Concessions for CIPHE members up to 31st December 2025 are £150+VAT. Early Bird registration for non-members up to 31st December 2025 is £350+VAT, meaning savings of £240 for CIPHE members.
Not currently a member of CIPHE? Join today to benefit from discounted WPC 2026 tickets and get entry and a year’s membership for the same cost as a non-member ticket! Visit www.ciphe.org.uk/about/wpc26/ for more information.