Urban water management and wastewater treatment are increasingly operational and technical priorities for municipal services. On 16 and 17 September 2026 Birmingham hosts a trade exhibition aimed at professionals in public health and urban engineering.
Dates and venue for Flood & Water Management Expo 2026 in Birmingham
Flood & Water Management Expo 2026 takes place at the National Exhibition Centre on 16 and 17 September 2026. Opening times show a 09:30 start on the first day with a 16:30 close, and the second day running from 09:30 to 16:00. The NEC location allows easy access to the co-located shows within the ESS Expo programme.
Sectors and company profiles at Flood & Water Management Expo 2026
The event runs alongside a suite of related exhibitions including Water, Wastewater and Environmental Management Expo. That positioning attracts suppliers of water treatment systems, engineering consultancies focused on urban infrastructure and providers of sanitary solutions for public health. The combined offering brings together equipment, services and project partners relevant to municipal and environmental teams.
Confirmed programme elements for 2026
Public programme listings include headline seminars and a speaker agenda for 2026. The schedule features a Start-up, Scale-up, Innovation & Investors network, a Careers Fair and live demonstration areas such as Live Demonstration Area and Waste Trucks Live. Additional professional formats include the LARAC Lounge, CEO Circle and award events such as the EMMA Awards.
Practical tips for B2B prospecting at Flood & Water Management Expo 2026
Book meetings in advance using the exhibitor list and speaker agenda. Target conversations on technical fit with municipal systems and on demonstrable operational outcomes. Bring concise technical briefs and a post-show follow up plan with milestones for pilot deployment and procurement engagement. Use demonstration slots to secure technical validation rather than broad sales overviews.
What visitors will use on the show floor
Expect a mix of product demonstrations and technical presentations. Live demonstration zones let you assess equipment performance while headline seminars address strategy and compliance. The proximity to other ESS shows provides a broader view of waste, geotechnical and emissions control issues that often intersect with water projects.
Closing note and official link
For teams working at the intersection of health and urban infrastructure Flood & Water Management Expo 2026 gathers solution providers and sector content at NEC Birmingham on 16 and 17 September 2026. Register and review the full programme on the official site http://www.ess-expo.co.uk/four-shows/fwm
