Pressure on water quality, asset resilience and emergency response keeps procurement cycles active across utilities and local authorities. The calendar points to 16 to 17 September in Birmingham as a moment to compare systems, validate suppliers and set post-summer procurement plans.
Practical information for WWEM 2026
WWEM Water, Wastewater & Environmental Management Expo 2026 runs on 16 and 17 September at the National Exhibition Centre NEC in Birmingham. Opening hours are 09:30 to 16:30 on Wednesday 16 and 09:30 to 16:00 on Thursday 17. WWEM is part of the wider ESS Expo grouping several co-located shows in the same venue.
Sectors and company profiles on site
The exhibition covers water quality monitoring, treatment, water networks and sewage, wastewater technologies, and emergency response and flood management. Visitor profiles include local authorities, the Environment Agency, water companies, wastewater consultants, major contractors and suppliers of equipment and systems.
Programme highlights announced
The 2026 programme features a speaker agenda alongside Live Demonstration Area exhibits and the Waste Trucks Live display. The Environmental Monitoring & Measurement Achievement Awards, the EMMAs, are scheduled for the opening evening and recognise projects across water, air and land monitoring. Networking formats on the schedule include CEO Circle and RWM Connect plus evening social events.
Key figure to note
The 2025 edition recorded 6,124 attendees drawn from water quality specialists, treatment engineers and emergency response planners. That attendance figure reflects the professional profile the event attracts.
Tactical advice for B2B prospecting
Map the exhibitor list against your target accounts before arriving and pre-book meetings where possible. Use the floor plan to build a route that clusters high-priority stands and demonstration areas. Bring concise technical materials and two clear commercial messages: cost or performance impact and a short case study. Prioritise demonstrations that match your offering and block time for structured networking sessions such as RWM Connect. Track outcomes daily by counting qualified meetings and agreed next steps.
Closing recommendation
For vendors and buyers focused on treatment, monitoring or network resilience, structure your two days around demonstration zones and the EMMAs evening. Register and access the exhibitor list and floor plan via the official site at https://www.ess-expo.co.uk/wwem to lock appointments and plan visits in advance.
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