EVENTS AND EXHIBITIONS 11
The Plumbing Indaba 2026
By
Megan O’ Connor
The largest plumbing event in South Africa – the Plumbing Indaba – is set to take place in Johannesburg this month, on 22 – 23 July 2026, under the theme‘ Compliance, Competence, Confidence’. Here is everything you need to know about the event.
The Plumbing Indaba is hosted and organised by the Plumbing Industry Registration board( PIRB), the Institute of Plumbing South Africa( IOPSA) and Plumbing’ s Travelling Exhibitions( PTE). The flagship event will comprise a Plumbing Exhibition and Plumbing Olympics to be hosted on both days of the event, with a plumbing conference set to take place on the last day of the event.
The Plumbing Exhibition
The Plumbing Indaba Exhibition will stretch over the two days of the Indaba, and is designed as a hands-on, working exhibition to be experienced by the people who do the work.
Exhibition details Date: 22 and 23 July 2026 Time: 10:00 – 15:30( 22 July 2026); 09:00 – 15:30( 23 July 2026) Venue: Marks Park Sports Club, 1 Judith Road, Emmarentia, Randburg CPD Points: 4 CPD points to be earned – 2 for attending the workshops hosted by IOPSA, and 2 for attending the exhibition Visitor cost: Entrance to the exhibition is FREE, and the first 100 plumber visitors will receive a free boerewors roll and water.
Why you should visit the Exhibition No matter what your job function is, as one involved with water – be it design or installation – a visit to the Plumbing Indaba Exhibition is essential and offers invaluable opportunities to the industry, through its purpose of bringing plumbing technology and products to your doorstep.
As a visitor, you are able to connect with manufacturers and suppliers in the industry, with the relaxed outdoor atmosphere making for comfortable discussions and engagement. Further, you are able to‘ SEE – FEEL – TOUCH’ the latest in technologies and products.
Seeing live product demonstrations, accessing new technology and getting exposure to industry information make up just some of the key benefits of visiting the Plumbing Indaba Exhibition. As part of the Exhibition, informative workshops at no additional cost to visitors will be hosted by IOPSA, on topics such as The Cost of Being in Business, Mental Health in the Trades, The Risks of Reconditioned Geysers, and a special session for learners at
technical schools about Plumbing as a Career. The topics of the talks will be shared through the Plumbing Africa and PTE websites and social media once confirmed.
Just some of the products and expertise that you can expect to see exhibited over the two days include:
• Geyser valves
• Water tanks
• Solar water heating
• Electrical, gas and solar water heating
• Plumbing supply retailers
• Hydronic solutions
• Plastic pipes and fittings
• Industrial and craftsmen adhesives
• Plumbing, construction, pumps and pipeline testers
• Valves, pipes, fittings, flanges and gaskets for HVAC, plumbing and fire supplies
• Media house, specialising in publications, exhibitions, online and directories
• Water heating systems and bulk water storage tanks
• Adhesives, paints and degreasers
• Taps, mixers, sanitaryware and plumbing ware
• Copper tubes
• High-pressure cleaners and pumps, safety showers, road markers and spray-painting machines
• Crimping tools
• Geysers
• Assistive bathroom railings
• Specialised surface drainage solutions
• MultiStandard Crimp systems, COES HDPE drainage and Clever filtration systems
• Water heating and heat pumps
• Valves
• Official bodies in the plumbing industry
• Tools and equipment
Registration and contact details Scan the QR code to register to attend the exhibition for free.
For more details, contact Mari on + 27( 0) 11 579 4940 / + 27( 0) 82 418 3349 / mari @ interactmedia. co. za.
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