Sold out of exhibition space some five months early, the 30th anniversary SPATEX 2026 on Tuesday to Thursday February 3rd to 5th at the Coventry Building Society Arena is set to be a one-off industry extravaganza. Open to all and free to attend, this is the UK’s biggest gathering of the water leisure industry ever staged.
Responding to an unprecedented demand, the exhibition’s floorplan has been expanded to accommodate more stands than ever before. Amongst the 120 plus companies participating, there’s international representation from France, Germany, Belgium, USA, Spain, Czech Republic, Switzerland, China, Italy, Denmark and Netherlands.
Companies making their SPATEX debut include: Abrisud, Aquaservice UK, Envirotech Group, Gruppo Tres, Hydrodif Products, Inducon, Sundance Spas Ltd, Livin’ Company BV, Mobility LS, Odyssey Plunge Ltd, Seatherny Outdoor Living, Watkins Europe BV, Yakia Saunas. New spas, saunas, enclosures and pipes and fittings will be amongst the never seen before products. “Three decades of representing this remarkable industry is a milestone to celebrate in style,” says Organiser, Michele Bridle. “Wednesday post-show – there’s an invitation with your name on it to join the SPATEX family for a BIG evening of entertainment. A fun-themed interactive networking party, for all visitors and exhibitors, includes free drinks, canapes and a fantastic anniversary gift you will want to keep and use on repeat.”
2026 sees the introduction of an informative Industry Hub, adjacent to seminar Arena 2, with combined water leisure associations all conveniently situated on one large stand.
“The Hub provides an opportunity to connect directly with professionals,” says STA’s Chris Bateman. “Not only to address individual queries, but also to share our expertise on best practice and highlight STA’s portfolio of pool plant qualifications.”
A double seminar programme provides access to the UK’s most authoritative source of free learning. ISPE’s Luke Griffiths comments: “Planning is underway to introduce a fresh line-up of topics to the CPD accredited workshops in Arena 1.
Speakers confirmed to date include Jimmy Lamb, Alex Kemsley, Howard Gosling, Amanda Thompson-Smith, James Lee, and Mike Burnham, with many more to be announced shortly.”
Visit www.spatex.co.uk for up-to-date information including the exhibitor list.
