The 14th World Plumbing Conference brought the global plumbing community together at InstallerSHOW, held June 23–25, 2026, at the NEC Birmingham. Presented in conjunction with the World Plumbing Council and the Chartered Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering (CIPHE), the conference welcomed industry leaders, professionals and stakeholders from around the world for three days of connection, collaboration and forward-looking discussion.
Throughout the conference, conversations centered around four key pillars — Skills Development, Supply & Conservation, Sustainability, and Safeguarding the Public — highlighting the important role the plumbing industry plays in addressing challenges facing communities around the world.
A sincere thank you goes to CIPHE for its outstanding work as host and for helping make the 14th World Plumbing Conference such a successful and memorable event. We are grateful for the organization, hospitality and commitment that went into bringing the global plumbing community together in Birmingham.
Thank you as well to everyone who attended, presented, participated and contributed to the conversations. The connections made and ideas shared throughout the conference will continue to support the World Plumbing Council’s mission to improve plumbing for the health and wellbeing of people around the world.

