16-17 SEPTEMBER 2026 | NEC, Birmingham
Access the event guide and plan your visit for the number-one trade show for the environmental industry. Join 16,000+ professionals for two high-impact days at the NEC, Birmingham.
Check out the 2026 Show Preview!
The 2026 Show Preview Magazine offers a first-hand look at what’s in-store this year – from cutting-edge solutions and world-class suppliers to thought-leading speaker sessions, special features, neworking opportunities, and our largest-ever floorplan.
What’s new for 2026?
2026 marks a major step forward, with brand-new features designed to reflect where the environmental and resource management sector is heading next. From addressing critical workforce challenges, to accelerating innovation and giving visitors an up-close view of the technology transforming operations on the ground, these new additions bring fresh energy, insight and opportunity to the show floor.
Whether you’re looking to future-proof your team, discover the next generation of solutions, see real-world kit in action, or simply place yourself at the heart of the industry’s network, these new features and events are built to inform, inspire, connect, and drive practical progress.
The Environmental Monitoring & Measurement Achievement Awards (The EMMAs)
Taking place on the opening evening of ESS Expo, the EMMAs bring together the water, air quality and geoenvironmental communities to celebrate excellence in environmental monitoring and measurement. Hosted by WWEM Expo, AQE Expo and CLR Expo, the awards recognise the projects and organisations delivering real-world impact across air, water and land. Take a look at the 2026 shortlist – congratulations again to all those who made the list.
Connecting Industrial Communities
Addressing key environmental challenges such as the journey to net-zero, biodiversity loss, the circular economy, sustainability and more, ESS Expo provides a home for the following industries: resource and waste management, energy, sustainable fuels, decarbonisation, water and wastewater management, land reuse, brownfield development, geotechnical engineering, ground engineering works, and air quality and emissions management.
