November 6th, 2024
Author: Andre Nordan

Any plumbing professional knows that conferences can be a great way to build your network, gain insight into new developments, discover new products, and potentially garner new business. We know that choosing the right conferences to attend can be a headache, so TradeRunner has assembled the following list. If you’re planning on attending any of them, let us know and we’d love connect with you (and give you a free piece of merch)! 

1. PCA Plumbing Service Conference (Link)
   · Date: May 19-21, 2025
   · Location: St. Louis, MO
   · Highlights: Plumbing service fundamentals, customer service, financial management, and safety for contractors, managers, and operations staff​ 

2. Flow Expo (Link)
    · Date: March 8, 2025
    · Location: Pomona, CA
    · Highlights: One of the largest plumbing, heating, and cooling trade shows in the U.S. with 400+ manufacturers and a range of hands-on technical sessions​

3. ASPE Tech Symposium (Link)
    · Date: September 24-28, 2025
    · Location: Orlando, FL
    · Highlights: Focused on plumbing engineering and design, featuring professional development sessions and a 2-day product show 

4. Service World Expo (Link)
    · Date: October 27-30, 2025
    · Location: Las Vegas, NV
    · Highlights: A comprehensive event for plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services with sessions on business strategies, technology, and marketing​ 

5. Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) Annual Convention (Link)
    · Date: March 2-6, 2025
    · Location: Austin, TX
    · Highlights: Covers a broad range of topics in plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical contracting with a focus on business development​
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6. AHR Expo (Link)
    · Date: February 10-12, 2025
    · Location: Orlando, FL
    · Highlights: Features HVAC and plumbing products, technological advancements, and educational sessions relevant to the trades​
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7. PHCC San Diego Trades Expo (Link)
    · Date: February 1, 2025
    · Location: San Diego, CA
    · Highlights: An expo focused on the latest industry trends, best practices, and latest technology 

8. Build Expo USA (Link)
    · Date: Various in 2025
    · Locations: Multiple cities (e.g., Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami)
    · Highlights: Regional expos that provide accredited classes, industry networking, and thousands of product displays relevant to construction and plumbing professionals​ 

9. Experience Conference & Exhibition (Link)
    · Date: April 8-10, 2025
    · Location: Punta Gorda, FL
    · Highlights: Hands-on workshops and demonstrations for plumbing, cleaning, and restoration professionals, with a focus on new technologies and methods 

Please note these conferences are in no particular order and this is not a completely exhaustive list. Each event focuses on slightly different aspects of the plumbing industry, so choose wisely! The plumbing industry landscape is always changing, and we’ll do our best at TradeRunner to keep you updated on the most important things.