InstallerPLAZA

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 day.

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 World Championship in 2026. Join us to find out more about Ryan's career, and how you can challenge him to a game of arrows at InstallerSHOW and win some fantastic prizes.

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 the UK. Nathan will be joined by Guild patrons for a live look at how we work together to raise industry standards and make life easier for installers.

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 households cold, out of pocket and wasting energy. The Manufacturers' Association of Radiators and Convectors (MARC) and the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) have been working to raise awareness as as some retailers are using non-standard figures so their radiators appear to provide more heat output than they really do. This panel looks at the scope of the issue, the work that's being done to resolve it, and how installers can make sure that the product they're buying, are up to the job.

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 HVAC install, Best Renewables Installer and the most promising Rising Star. It's also the first ever year of The Plumber Awards, launched to make sure plumbers also get the recognition they deserve. The awards have had a great response across the UK, so on stage will be the best-of-the-best from each region, all waiting to find out who will take home the national title. Thanks to prizes from awards sponsors Powered Now, Stelrad, Danfoss, Kingsbridge, Polypipe Building Products, Samsung Climate Solutions and CT1, there's a great incentive to win. Join us to see the winners announced.

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 of the public, who don't pay a lot of attention to which box is heating their home, to see the benefits of these systems, and get excited about buying them. How can we convince gas engineers, who have spent decades installing boilers and keeping their customers warm, that there's an attractive renewables market that they should get involved in? This panel brings together some of the country's most knowledgeable heat pump experts to answer the tough questions

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, refreshments, networking opportunities and more. In 2026, we're celebrating the launch of myREWARDS, your new rewards scheme with all the benefits you're enjoying from Vaillant Advance, plus plenty of extras. Vaillant has joined forces with Glow-worm, so whatever system you choose to install, Vaillant or Glow-worm, you'll be rewarded, with more benefits to unlock and new ways to supercharge your business. Join us and get the party started.

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 day.

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 Promotions. Lewis is an InstallerSHOW partner and works hard to raise money for his community, and causes close to his heart. Don't miss this chat with an elite athlete with an inspiring story.

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 Decorating Learner of the Year, and BTX Carpentry & Joinery Learner of the Year. The session will also bring together the supporting brands, highlighting the industry leaders who are standing with us to support the next generation of the industry. Throughout the sessions we will speak about the importance of nurturing emerging talent and how competitions like these help build confidence, develop skills, and support learners as they begin their careers in the trade.

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 in technology are giving installers more options into how they can specify hot water storage systems. Our expert panel looks at the current state of the G3 regs, how engineers can make sure they're complaint, and make suggestions on what could be improved.

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 retrofit. But are heat pumps suitable for the majority UK homes and buildings? Out expert panel takes a look.

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, and entertain through their work across all social media platforms ' all while connecting with the Installer community. Entries are open now and close on 31st May 2026, with winners set to be revealed by our very own Dame Judi Wrench live at?InstallerSHOW on the main stage at the NEC. There are three award categories are: Creative Content? Educational Content? Promoting InstallerSHOW Join us to announce the winners and shine a spotlight on creators who are shaping the next generation of professionals and bringing the Installer spirit to life online.

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 opportunities. Participants received a FUTURES Card, which was stamped at participating exhibitor stands across the event. Completing the trail automatically entered them into a prize draw. Join us to see which one lucky winner will receive a career-starter prize bundle to help them take their next step into the industry.

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 standards across the sector. From apprentices to technical excellence and going 'above and beyond'. Join us to find out more about: What is the Worshipful Company of Plumbers? How the Worshipful Company of Plumbers is supporting plumbing students and recognising excellence Learn how to apply for bursaries and win up to '1000 worth of monument tools What is the Plumbing Professional Development Programme and how does it benefit those starting their career Explore the WCP's website and find out more about the fantastic work it is doing every day: https://www.plumberscompany.org.uk/