)
)
10:15
-
-
Join Vaillant and Glow-worm, sponsors of the InstallerPLAZA, to kick off the InstallerSHOW. Find out more about the new products, celebs, awards, debates, parties and everything to look out for that d …
10:30
-
In 2025, Dean Franklin was crowned as winner of the BBC’s iconic The Apprentice competition. 18 ambitious entrepreneurs were put through their paces by Lord Sugar in a bid to land a life-changing £25 …
11:00
-
InstallerSHOW has teamed up with Open Energy Monitor for this discussion with some of the best heat pump engineers in the UK. Heatpumpmonitor.org is a fantastic resource which tracks the performance o …
12:00
-
Discover how the trades can use video marketing to grow their business. * The types of videos that attract customers – from before-and-after transformations to quick how-to tips. * Simple ways to film …
-
This presentation will explore the 2026 amendment to BS 7671 – the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, focusing on key changes to installation standards and their practical implications for electrical co …
-
13:00
-
Discover how to use Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD IT) to fully digitalise your trade business and set it up for growth. • Using this year’s updates to tax reporting as a launchpad to m …Speakers
-
Are you a practising electrician with years of hands-on industry experience? Do you want to unlock new opportunities but find your lack of formal recognition is holding you back? If this sounds famili …
-
Hear from the MCS team about the latest updates on the redeveloped Installer Scheme, designed to raise standards across the small-scale renewables sector. This session will walk installers through the …
14:00
-
Taking the leap from working alone to employing staff. * When to make your first hire – the financial and workload signals that it’s time. * Managing people for the first time: culture, expectations a …
-
Mark Allison will explore what electrical contractors need to know when entering the solar PV and battery storage sector. It begins by outlining the essential training and accreditations required to w …
-
Join some of our favourite installers for a unique look into the real goings on in the industry. This panel is full of those working on the front line every day, around the country on a variety of different jobs and projects. What has the industry been like in the last 12 months, what is the outlook for 2026, and how would they like to see the direction of travel?
15:00
-
Why specialising can make your business stronger *The benefits of focusing on a specialist area such as renewables, bathrooms or smart homes. *How to spot profitable niches in your local market. *Mark …
-
The demands on UK electrical contractors are constantly evolving. Emerging technologies, new equipment and changing regulations all shape the challenges faced by the industry today. Megger is committe …
-
-
15:30
-
A conversational panel for plumbing & heating business owners What you'll learn: What the skills gap really means for plumbing & heating businesses Why small firms and sole traders are feeling the imp …Speakers
16:00
-
This session looks at how decorators can turn everyday jobs into powerful marketing content. * What kinds of posts attract attention and generate enquiries. * Simple ways to photograph and film your w …
-
Join us to round off the first day of InstallerSHOW 2026 with a celebration of women in the industry. We'll hear first-hand experiences from voices in trades who will discuss updates, challenges and o …Speakers
10:15
-
Join Vaillant and Glow-worm, sponsors of the InstallerPLAZA, to kick off the InstallerSHOW. Find out more about the new products, celebs, awards, debates, parties and everything to look out for that d …
10:30
-
Heavy Metal Ryan Searle is an English professional darts player ranked world number twelve. He's won seven PDC ranking titles in Players Championship events, and reached the semi-finals of the PDC Wor …
11:00
-
Building the next generation while strengthening your business * Finding the right apprentice: recruitment tips and what to look for beyond qualifications. * Training, mentoring and retention – turnin …Speakers
-
Ruth Devine will outline the latest developments in the national skills and competence landscape and explore what shifting government policy and priorities could mean for the electrotechnical sector. …
-
Join Nathan van Gambling for a live edition of the popular BetaTalk podcast. In 2026, Nathan launched the Guild of Master Heat Engineers, a peer-assessed network of the very best heating engineers in …
12:00
-
Charging properly for your skills and time *Calculating your true costs — materials, overheads, labour and downtime. *Avoiding under-pricing and competing only on price. *Presenting quotes professiona …
-
A more electric and digital world is key to addressing the climate crisis. David Williams explains how building the new electric world means providing smart energy everywhere in our homes, buildings, …
-
Installers and homeowners are being warned being warned that some radiators on the UK market are being advertised with exaggerated heating claims, leading to overstated heat outputs that could leave h …
-
Join Sam Donaghy, Head of Technical Advice and Practice and Daniel Yeates, Energy Efficiency Scheme manager at the NICEIC for a look at Electrical Energy Storage Systems. As the nation grapples with s …
13:00
-
Join us for this first ever LIVE edition of The Talking Tradesman Podcast.
-
Graeme Shaw explores how sustainable lighting solutions can reduce environmental impact while enhancing visual comfort and energy performance. He will examine the shift toward circular design, efficie …
-
Visit us at 1pm to find out who will join the line-up of Legends as the Heating Installer Awards presents the winner for Year 11 of the awards. Also being announced are the 2026 winners of the Best HV …
-
Join industry experts for a discussion on the opportunities in the solar PV and battery storage markets, exploring how the technologies can work together. The panel will unpack market trends, availabl …
14:00
-
Andrew Skelton will explore what electrical contractors need to consider in relation to uninterruptible power supply (UPS) installations. His insightful, accessible presentation will cover the differe …
-
-
Join us for a live edition of the popular Renewables Podcast, by Mark Allison and Sam Featherstone. The pod focusses on everything you ever wanted to know about renewables, solar power, heat'pumps'and …
15:00
-
Exploring how the trades are using platforms like Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn to turn everyday projects into new business opportunities. *Which platforms work best for tradespeople – and how to cho …
-
The Building Safety Act has placed increasing responsibilities on those involved in the design, construction and management of all new, refurbished or extended buildings following the Grenfell Fire tr …Speakers
-
-
Heat pumps will no doubt play a big role in the future of UK heating, but have we created an industry where heat pump enthusiasts are speaking to heat pump enthusiasts? How can we get ordinary members …
16:00
-
Always a highlight of the InstallerSHOW, join us for late closing and a party on the PLAZA. Bought to you in partnership with Vaillant and Glow-worm, expect live music, unmissable entertainment, refre …
10:15
-
Join Vaillant and Glow-worm, sponsors of the InstallerPLAZA, to kick off the InstallerSHOW. Find out more about the new products, celebs, awards, debates, parties and everything to look out for that d …
10:30
-
Join us for a live appearance from Lewis Williams - Commonwealth Games Boxing Heavyweight Champion. Find out more about Lewis's quest hunt for a professional title, having signed with Queensberry Prom …
11:00
-
How tradespeople can stand out in a crowded market * Why branding matters even for small local trade businesses. * Social media, vans, uniforms and websites – turning everyday visibility into marketin …
-
The government and industry are focussed on the challenge of improving the energy efficiency of the UK's housing stock. According to the Energy Saving Trust, the UK's 30 million homes account for more …
-
Join us to celebrate the achievements of the winners from the HIP Learner of the Year, SPARKS Learner of the Year, HIP Female Skills Competition, SPARKS Female Skills Competition, BTX Painting and Dec …
12:00
-
Careers in the trade are increasingly starting to be seen as the way forward – but what do Gen Z really think about joining the trade? * Has the rise of influencers in the trade shifted perceptions fo …
-
Getting ventilation installations right is essential to avoid issues from damp, mould and poor indoor air quality to resident health problems and costly reputational damage for installers. In this ses …
-
G3 of the building regulations looks at hot water supply and systems. With more heat pump systems being installed in UK, hot water cylinders and storage are seeing a rise in popularity. Plus advances …
13:00
-
The right tools can dramatically speed up work while improving the final result. From sanding systems to dust extraction and spray equipment, this session explores the gear decorators swear by to boos …
-
Installers will learn about the electrical characteristics of heat pump inverters and gain an understanding of how residual current devices (RCDs) operate in the presence of DC components. They will a …
14:00
-
From last-minute changes to unclear expectations, managing the customer relationship is just as important as delivering great work. * Setting clear expectations from the first quote to final handover. …
-
Heat pumps are a key technology in the Government's decarbonisation plans. The Warm Homes Plan state the aim to install more than 450,000 annual heat pumps installations by 2030, in new homes and retr …
-
Experts from MCS will lead this discussion on the latest developments in the battery storage sector - from certification to products - that are supporting a growing industry. The panel will look at ho …
14:30
-
The Judi Awards are back! After a successful launch last year, which saw Rachael Wragg, Steve Gray and Luke Thomson winning Judis, the awards will once again recognise creators who inspire, educate, a …
15:00
-
In 2026, InstallerSHOW launched the FUTURES trail, offering a bespoke experience for students, learners and apprentices, guiding them around the event to meet leading brands and discover real career o …
15:30
-
The Worshipful Company of Plumbers (WCoP) is working with a number of trade and professional bodies to celebrate the achievements of the heating, plumbing and electrical industry and to raise standard …