In its 30th year, SPATEX 2026, the UK’s biggest water leisure show, returns next month – and STA will be delivering a two-day seminar programme in Arena 2.

Taking place on Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4 February 2026, STA’s sessions will bring together four leading industry experts to explore key technical and operational topics affecting today’s aquatic facilities, including water quality, legionella management, energy efficiency and pool plant operations.

SPATEX is free to attend and open to all, bringing together professionals from across the wet leisure sector. Join us from Tuesday 3 to Thursday 5 February at the Coventry Building Society Arena, where you’ll find STA on Stand H21 as part of the new Industry Hub, showcasing collaboration across the sector.

In addition, STA and the Institute of Swimming will be hosting a Tutor CPD Morning for Pool Plant tutors on Tuesday 3 February (details below).

It’s shaping up to be an unmissable event – make sure you’re there.

SPATEX provides free parking for all its visitors. Use code: SPATEXV26

Additional CPD Opportunity for Pool Plant Tutors

Tutor CPD Morning – Tuesday 3 February at 09:00 – 13:00

Alongside STA’s Arena 2 seminar programme, STA in collaboration with the Institute of Swimming, will also be co-hosting a Tutor CPD Morning for Pool Plant tutors on Tuesday 3 February.

This free, first-of-its-kind CPD event, is designed to support ALL Pool Plant tutors, regardless of awarding or training organisation.

The morning will provide an opportunity to:

• Align standards and approaches across the sector
• Share best practice and network with fellow tutors
• Engage directly with industry suppliers and technical specialists

Tutors are invited to register their interest in advance: