The show floor will be packed with exciting new features and much-loved returning favourites!

By registering today, your ticket will include free access to many show features!

NEW! THE SQUARE sponsored by AtkinsRéalis
New! The Square sponsored by AtkinsRéalis

Don’t miss The Square sponsored by AtkinsRéalis - the show’s central hub and an ideal place to start your visit. It’s the go-to point for:

  • Information, support, and guidance, including help to navigate the show and plan what to see
  • Meeting up with colleagues and peers to network throughout the day
  • Refreshments, drinks, and street food

The Square sponsored by AtkinsRéalis also offers a relaxed social setting, with drinks and networking.

Sponsored by: 

AtkinsRéalis


 

NEW! THE HUB
New! The Hub

The Hub is a new, dedicated space to continue the conversation from theatre sessions, take part in interactive workshops, and join ‘Meet the Innovator’ sessions across both days.

Come to The Hub to see how you can apply what you’ve learned to your business and connect with innovators whose solutions could support your goals.


 

NEW! CGI CYBER ESCAPE 2.0
Cyber security training in an escape room

Do you have what it takes to beat the CGI Cyber Escape?
CGI's Cyber Escape 2.0 provides visitors with security awareness training in a fun and memorable way, helping them to learn the basics of cyber security and help control risks within their organisation.



cgi at uwl

BLOCKAGE BUSTERS!
Back by popular demand! Blockage Busters

Back by popular demand, the Blockage Busters competition returns to the show floor for 2026! The high-pressure race to clear a sewer blockage spotlights the vital skills needed to keep our drains flowing. Feature in partnership with Southern Water and Cappagh Browne.

All visitors are welcome to participate - don't miss it!

Blockage busters


 

NEW! DIGGER SKITTLES AND HOOK A DUCK - WITH CAPPAGH BROWNE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HE SERVICES
NEW! Digger Skittles and Digger Hook a Duck with Cappagh Browne in partnership with HE Services

New challenge for all visitors! 

Get behind the controls of electric diggers in Digger Skittles and Hook a Duck, testing your precision and coordination in two fun challenges that show how electrification reduces carbon emissions in construction.

Drop by stand A46 to have a go!


 

Digger Skittles and Hook a Duck with Cappagh Browne

NEW! PARTNER PROGRAMME
NEW for 2026! The Partner Programme

The new Partner Programme is developed in association with leading innovatorsthought leaders, supply chain partnersprofessional institutions, and trade bodies, offering a range of stage sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities - all entirely free to attend!

UKPN, WUN, Northumbrian Water, CECA, EIC, Spring, FEN
Ofwat, ACE, british water, yep, igem, credo, stream


 

VIP MEMBER EXPERIENCE
UWL26 offers a host of free benefits for Utility Week Members including:
  • Priority access to all areas of the exhibition, including a VIP entrance to the Keynote Stage
  • Complimentary refreshments and a quiet space for working at the Members' Lounge
  • Access to the new Members' Bar where you can casually network with your industry colleagues over a drink (or two!)
  • Access to content presentations post-show
    ...and much more!
     

NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
Networking drinks reception at the end of day one (19 May)

Join the networking drinks reception at the end of day one (19 May) and unwind with your industry colleagues - a great chance to celebrate utilities innovation over a drink (or two!).
 


 

FLEX AWARDS
The Flex Awards are back!

The Flex Awards are open to all visitors and celebrate the innovators dedicated to advancing energy flexibility. They recognise creative ideas and strategies that pave the way for energy flexibility and make markets more inclusive and accessible.  

Held on the showfloor, on day one, at 4.15pm, the awards are free to attend - come along for drinks and canapés.

NEW! THE INNOVATION LOUNGE
NEW! Innovation Lounge

Our new Innovation Lounge will explore key industry challenges, drawing together learnings from regulation-funded innovation projects across energy and water, as well as R&D departments, academic institutions and the global innovation community.

Save your seat now - free!


 

NEW! MARKET-LEADING TECH DEMOS
More live tech demonstrations than ever before

See market-leading technology up close at the show, from underwater drones with Spectis Robotics, virtual substations with NovaTech Automation, Cybersecurity challenges with CGI's Cyber Escape Room and more!

With more live tech demonstrations than ever before, UWL26 gives visitors the chance to see new solutions in action and understand how they work in real environments.

 

NEW! THE ATKINSRÉALIS TAP
NEW! The AtkinsRéalis Tap

Introducing The AtkinsRéalis Tap! A new central space for collaboration and insights exchange.

The new The AtkinsRéalis Tap hosts partner-led sessions with Northumbrian Water Innovation Festival; Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE), British Water, and the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA); the Institute of Water's Young Professionals Networks, Energy UK's Young Energy Professionals and Utility Week's Future Leaders Club; and Womens Utilities Network.