12 EVENTS AND EXHIBITIONS
The Plumbing Olympics
Hosted by IOPSA, the Olympics will comprise a competition between different plumber – learner teams, with energy, teamwork, precision and pride being the key themes of the competition.
Olympics details Date: 22 and 23 July 2026 Time: 10:00 – 15:30( 22 July 2026); 09:00 – 12:30( 23 July 2026) Venue: Marks Park Sports Club, 1 Judith Road, Emmarentia, Randburg Visitor cost: Viewing and supporting the Plumbing Olympics is FREE
What are the Plumbing Olympics? The Plumbing Olympics will bring plumbers into direct national competition through real-world, technical challenges, spread out over the two-day Indaba.
Inspired by WorldSkills but shaped by a distinctly South African character, the Olympics will be a competition between teams made up of plumbers and learners. The competition will assess the teams’ abilities through technical challenges and soft-skills assessments, showcasing the full depth of modern plumbing: competence, communication, compliance, problem solving and mentorship.
With varying awards to be won by the teams and differing criteria for the awards, spectators can expect to see:
• A live skills competition through real-world installations
• Technical and theoretical testing, with judges watching
• Exhilaration and action
• Skills, knowledge and technique being put to the test
Registration and contact details Scan the QR code to register to visit the Olympics for free.
For more details, contact PIRB on
+ 27( 0) 86 174 7275 / indaba @ pirb. co. za; or contact Gerrie at IOPSA on + 27( 0) 11 454 0025 / gerrie @ iopsa. org.
The Plumbing Conference
Hosted by PIRB, the Conference will bring together industry stakeholders and role players to share knowledge, exchange ideas, network and discuss industry-specific topics.
What is the Plumbing Conference? The Conference, set to be hosted on 23 July 2026, will bring the industry together for great value. Spectators can expect:
• High-impact keynote sessions on industry transformation, regulation, sustainability and water security.
• Panel discussions and technical breakouts featuring top experts and thought leaders.
• Opportunities to raise questions, concerns and suggestions.
• Empowerment through professional development and learning.
• CPD-accredited sessions offering professional development and learning opportunities.
Topics and speakers for the Conference include:
• Product and Installation Compliance – Herman Strauss
• Limescale and Plumbing Systems – Kurt Vermaak
• Industry Innovation and Water Solutions – Water Components SA
• Main Sponsor Address: Innovation, Energy Efficiency & the Future of Plumbing Solutions – Ariston
• AI and Technology in Plumbing – ServCraft
• Professionalism and Business Growth – Lorraine Mooi
• Panel Discussion: Modernising the Plumbing Industry
• Risk, OHS and Legal Responsibilities – Chris Coetzee, OHSS and Ria Furriel, King Price
• Final Panel Discussion: Raising the Standard of the Plumbing Industry
Registration and contact details Scan the QR code to register to book and purchase your tickets for the Conference( Exhibition and Olympics remain free of charge).
For more details, contact PIRB on + 27( 0) 86 174 7275 / indaba @ pirb. co. za
Don’ t miss out! The industry is set to come together over two days of the Indaba, offering invaluable opportunities to network, earn CPD points, engage with suppliers, see the industry at work through competition, and learn through various workshops, panel discussions and keynote speakers – all for low- to no-cost. PA
Conference details Date: 23 July 2026 Time: 08:30 – 16:00 Venue: Marks Park Sports Club, 1 Judith Road, Emmarentia, Randburg CPD points: Earn CPD points for attending the CPD-accredited sessions Visitor cost: R650 Student / Apprentice cost: R200
22 July 2026 23 July 2026 Plumbing Exhibition – Day 1( Free); 10:00 – 15:30 Plumbing Exhibition – Day 2( Free); 09:00 – 15:30 Plumbing Olympics – Day 1( Free); 10:00 – 15:30 Plumbing Olympics – Day 2( Free); 09:00 – 12:30 Plumbing Conference( R650 for attendees; R200 for students and apprentices); 08:30 – 16:00
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