ABOUT THE FAIR
The Water, Wastewater & Environmental Management Expo (WWEM) is a leading trade fair focused on integrated water management, water quality, wastewater technologies, and environmental emergency solutions. It covers a broad yet highly specialized range of topics encompassing all aspects of modern and sustainable water and environmental technologies. The event is specifically designed for professionals involved in the planning, implementation, and optimization of water management solutions — practical, innovative, and forward-looking.
WWEM takes place annually at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham, one of the UK’s largest and most advanced exhibition venues. It is organized by Roar B2B Limited, a seasoned provider of business-to-business events, working closely with renowned institutions such as ICE, CIWEM, British Water, and CIRIA/Susdrain. These collaborations ensure that the event offers up-to-date, practice-oriented, and high-quality professional exchange.
At the heart of the expo are the pressing challenges and solutions in water management, water treatment, wastewater processing, and flood protection. In addition to showcasing cutting-edge technologies and state-of-the-art equipment, the event also presents specialized services such as environmental consultancy, network monitoring, and emergency planning. Attendees gain valuable insights into practical systems for monitoring water quality, sustainable wastewater treatment methods, and resilient strategies for managing extreme weather events.
WWEM’s particular strength lies in its clear focus on the intersection of technology, environmental protection, and public safety — a field of growing importance, especially in light of increasing climate extremes and rising demands on the UK’s water infrastructure. The expo serves as a high-level platform for interdisciplinary exchange between industry, science, policy, and consultancy. Expert presentations, panel discussions with industry leaders, targeted networking formats, and practical demonstrations are key elements of the programme.
Exhibitors represent sectors such as water and wastewater technology, environmental engineering, measurement and monitoring systems, and infrastructure development. The main audience includes engineers, environmental managers, government representatives, planners, consultants, and decision-makers from the utilities and waste management sectors. Universities and research institutions also make use of WWEM to present current studies and projects — making the event a central hub for innovation and application.
WWEM is also an integral part of the Environmental Services & Solutions Expo (ESS) — a broader platform for green technologies and environmental services that brings together several specialized trade fairs under one roof, each with a distinct thematic focus.
The National Exhibition Centre (NEC) stands out not only for its size and state-of-the-art facilities but also for its excellent accessibility. Located on major transport routes and in close proximity to Birmingham International Airport, it is easily reached by car and public transport. Its extensive parking and well-developed infrastructure make the NEC an ideal venue for this forward-thinking trade fair.
The WWEM Water, Wastewater & Environmental Management Expo will take place on 2 days from Wednesday, 16. September to Thursday, 17. September 2026 in Birmingham.