Plumbing Africa March 2019 | Page 27

EVENTS AND EXHIBITIONS 25 WPC 2019 WPC on track for September 2019 event Plumbing industry professionals around the world are busy making travel plans, as word is out about WPC 2019. By WPC To be held in Melbourne, Australia, between 11 and 13 September 2019, the triennial World Plumbing Conference (WPC) offers a unique opportunity for the global plumbing community to come together for knowledge sharing, networking, and professional development. Delegates register for the conference knowing that this event is run by the industry, for the industry and that it guarantees high-calibre, international industry connections and knowledge. The 2019 programme, focusing on the Four Pillars of Plumbing, will deliver presentations from world leaders in their fields and provide cutting-edge information focused on future trends for plumbing professionals from all areas of the industry. Early-bird rates are open until World Plumbing Day on 11 March, so start planning now to join us in Melbourne in September! The first round of speakers will be announced soon. www.plumbingafrica.co.za As well as registrations being open, we have now officially opened our call for sponsorships and have some amazing opportunities for leading global organisations who are looking to align themselves with plumbing excellence and leadership. The three-day conference programme will have a genuinely global focus and will offer something for everyone in terms of future-focused technical development, practical skills, and business innovation. Can you afford to miss out? The Four Pillars of Plumbing content suits a wide range of industry participants and is categorised as follows: • Participation: the training requirements to work in the industry • Practices: standards and accountability in day-to-day work in the industry • Products: features and quality of the materials, fittings, and appliances used in plumbing work • Protection: measures to minimise risks and provide redress when failures occur. PA March 2019 Volume 25 I Number 1