What’s on?

Promising over 400 exhibitors from across the sector and a packed programme of discussions and demos, InstallerShow 2023 takes place this year at the end of June (27-29th). Visitor numbers are predicted to be around 15,000 industry professionals as the show looks to build on its debut in Birmingham last year.

The organisers of the event believe it is ‘the’ place to see and try new product innovations, meet peers, make connections with manufacturers and gain insights into the future of the industry.

The show is an opportunity meet manufactures, industry colleagues and

■ Installer PLAZA

The Installer Plaza, sponsored once again by Glow-worm, will play host to debates, interviews, live podcast recordings, celebrity appearances and more. A raft of well-known names will be sharing their views on the industry’s direction of travel. Highlights are set to include: The view from the frontline; Drayton Installer Forum LIVE; BetaTalk live podcast; The heat pump revolution; Is hydrogen heating happening? and Electrification and smart homes.

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Plus, with much change occurring within the heating sector –as it gradually moves to a low carbon footing –the event also gives the opportunity for installers to hear about the latest products and discuss current challenges.

Additionally, the event has been expanded beyond its traditional plumbing base to include ‘elemental’ –providing visitors with a wider consideration on water, air, heat and energy.

■ Net Zero By Design

BEAMA, the UK trade association for manufacturers and providers of energy infrastructure technologies and systems, will be hosting the Net Zero by Design feature theatre. Visitors will learn about best practice, find out about new solutions for reaching net zero and decarbonising targets and learn from industry leaders on effective approaches to EV and infrastructure, indoor air quality, heat pumps and electric heating, retrofitting and more.

■ elemental content theatres

Speakers here are set to include ex-footballer Gary Neville and former housing minister Esther McVey, with debates and discussions across the two elemental content areas – the Housing Hub and the Decarbonising Buildings Theatre.

Decarbonising Buildings highlights include: The case for mandatory solar; The business case for sustainable buildings; Strategies for achieving net zero buildings; Energy generation for local authorities; The electrification of heat in buildings; Delivering energy security with low-carbon fuels & hydrogen micro-CHP and Improving heat network efficiency.

The highlights at the Housing Hub include: National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) Home Upgrades Conference; Who is going to buy a heat pump?; Getting retrofit right first time; The most effective ways to tackle fuel poverty; The future of housing retrofit; ECO funding and decarbonisation; Retrofitting hard-to-treat homes and Overcoming barriers to low-carbon tech.

Event Preview

■ BMA Bathroom Zone

The BMA Bathroom Zone will serve as a hub for brands and bathroom installers alike, with a three-day programme that promises to inform and entertain with presentations, panel debates and showcase demonstrating the installation and operation of renewable and energy efficiency products in both retrofit and new build settings.

Highlights include: Installing heat pumps;