Water Equipment Show

The Countdown is On: One Week Until WES2026!

The wait is almost over. In just one week, the UK water industry will descend on the Telford International Centre for the biggest Water Equipment Show to date.

With the ambition goals set for AMP8 and SR27, this is your opportunity to network with 2000+ industry professionals, meet 200+ exhibitors, and hear from 45+ industry-leading speakers as we explore this year’s theme, Delivering a Sustainable Future Through Innovation, Partnership and Standardisation.

New Highlights for 2026

Careers & Learning Zone 

Unlock your professional potential at WES2026. Meet representatives from the IMechE, IET, and IChemE to discuss chartered status and sector-specific development.

  • 10:00 - 10:30: Introduction to the IMechE (Charlotte Brownsword, Member and Customer Development Executive)
  • 11:00 - 11:30: Introduction to the IET (Jacob Cheevers, Member and Customer Development Executive)
  • 12:00 - 12:30: Introduction to the IChemE (Melissa Dorosz, Engagement Manager)

Don’t miss Jacob Brewer, Service Engineer at Bollfilter and Early Careers Representative on the Pump Centre Council, as he hosts hosts the panel discussion, Navigating Careers in the Water Industry from 14:00 - 15:00.

Water Company Pavilion 

A must-visit for anyone looking to see the real-world impact of the UK’s water sector. We are thrilled to host four of the country’s leading water companies under one roof: Yorkshire Water, United Utilities, Severn Trent, and Wessex Water.

The Pavilion isn’t just a showcase; it’s a hub for the vital work driving our industry forward, fostering the partnerships required to meet regulatory challenges and drive large-scale infrastructure efficiencies.

Live Demo Area

In this interactive area, CP Automation will demonstrate metering solutions and software to aid the reporting of energy consumption and power quality, and their different technologies that mitigate harmonics from variable speed drives to improve performance and efficiencies in pumping systems. Join the CP Automation team at:

  • 10:00 - 10:30: Live Demo 1
  • 12:30 - 13:00: Live Demo 2
  • 14:00 - 14:30: Live Demo 3

Lovibond’s sessions will focus on the Lovibond Section 82 Kit for monitoring performance of permanently deployed sensors and online monitoring technology, and the Lovibond PTV 1000 Turbidity meter for the low level turbidity monitoring of final treated drinking water. Join the Lovibond team at:

  • 10:30 - 11:00: Live Demo 1
  • 13:00 - 13:30: Live Demo 2
  • 14:30 - 15:00: Live Demo 3

Evergreen Water Solutions will exhibit their High Pile Cloth Filter, demonstrating how easily this cloth filter can be removed and replaced within a system. Join the Evergreen Water Solutions team at: 

  • 11:00 - 11:30: Live Demo 1
  • 13:30 - 14:00: Live Demo 2
  • 15:00 - 15:30: Live Demo 3

Pump Operations Challenge

Join us throughout the day for the Pumps Operations Challenge! Watch teams from across the industry showcase their skills, going head to head to rebuild a Vogelsang pump and be crowned champions of the Water Equipment Show 2026.

  • 10:00 - 10:30: Team 1 - Selwood/WorkDry 
  • 10:30 - 11:00: Team 2 - Anglian Water 
  • 11:30 - 12:00: Team 3 - Selwood/WorkDry 
  • 12:00 - 12:30: Team 4 - Anglian Water
  • 15:00 - 15:30: Winners Presentation

Secure Your Place At WES2026!

Don’t be left behind as the industry evolves. Join us at the Telford International Centre on Thursday 14th May 2026 to build the connections that will define the future of the water sector. 
Register now for WES 2026.