Environmental Services & Solutions Expo (ESS Expo) 2026

About This Event

ESS Expo 2026 is the UK's premier environmental event, bringing together the full breadth of the environmental sector in one place at the NEC Birmingham on 16-17 September 2026. The expo features seven co-located shows: RWM Expo (Resource & Waste Management), EFD Expo (Energy, Fuels & Decarbonisation), CLR Expo (Contamination & Land Remediation), WWEM Expo (Water, Wastewater & Environmental Management), AQE Expo (Air Quality & Emissions), GEO Expo (Geotechnical Engineering), and CARS & MRE (Complete Auto Recycling & Metals Recycling). Attendees can explore cutting-edge technologies, hear from 400+ expert speakers across 20+ stages, and network with 15,000+ professionals. The event includes new features like Waste Trucks Live, a Start-up and Investors Zone, and the Environment 100 Awards.

Key Takeaways

• UK businesses can showcase environmental technologies, connect with investors and strategic partners in the Start-up Zone, access policy updates on net-zero and circular economy legislation, and learn from expert-led sessions on PFAS, carbon capture, and regulatory changes. Free tickets enable cost-effective access to the sector's most comprehensive platform.

Who Should Attend

• Environmental service providers, waste management firms, water utilities, energy companies, air quality consultants, land remediation specialists, geotechnical engineers, auto recyclers, corporate sustainability teams, local authorities, and government leaders across the UK.