From Dialogue to Action: WPC Closing Ceremony

25 Jun 2026
World Plumbing Conference
World Plumbing Conference
Over the past three days, the programme has explored plumbing’s evolving role — from governance and workforce development to technical innovation, standards, and global equity. Delegates have heard how heat pump installation, digitalisation, and public health compliance are reshaping practice, and how plumbing systems safeguard trust, deliver hygiene, and build resilience in communities worldwide. Together, the sector has asked bold questions: What does plumbing equity truly mean? How can solutions be scaled across borders, sectors, and generations? This closing ceremony brings those threads together. It offers a moment to reflect, connect, and commit — moving from dialogue to action. Final insights will be shared by speakers across the programme, drawing together the themes of collaboration, innovation, and equity. Delegates are invited to close the conference with purpose, unity, and resolve — embedding equity at the heart of everything the sector builds.
Speakers
Dave Viola
Dave Viola, Chief Executive Officer - International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO)
Gaby Davis
Gaby Davis, Secretariat - World Plumbing Council
Kevin Wellman
Kevin Wellman, Chief Executive Officer - The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering
Shayne La Combre
Shayne La Combre, Chief Executive Officer - The Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre