SPATEX Newslines

Here's some of our seminar highlights

Arena 1

• Practical AI For The Pool Industry
• Home Office Guidance On The Poisons Act - retailers' legal obligations & resources available
• An Introduction to Designing Swimming Pool Ventilation Systems.
• Modern Pool & Backyard lighting – efficiency, control and design.
• Swimming Pool Trends in 2026

• Portsmouth University - use of hot tub tubs to improve older adult health
• Coventry University - the health benefits of ice baths & plunge pools.

• The STA - Legionella and Hidden Risks in Pools, Spas & Water Features.
• Pool Plant Theatre – a collaboration of specialist knowledge from STA, ISPE, RLSS UK (Royal Life Saving Society UK), IoS (Institute of Swimming), and CBA (Chemical Business Association). Designed for leisure centre managers, it covers topics such as Cryptosporidium prevention; saving energy & water with the pool water recovery system; designing small swim school pools.
• PWTAG will be giving a series of talks, including Temporary Pools – What You Need to Know

SPATEX enjoys the support of numerous industry associations and in 2026 this goes one step further with the launch of a new initiative called the Industry Hub. This sees PWTAG (Pool Water Treatment Advisory Group), STA, RLSS UK, IoS, and the BSPF’s (British Swimming Pool Federation) SPATA (Swimming Pool & Allied Trade Association) and BISHTA (British & Irish Spa & Hot Tub Association) all on one stand.
 Plus, the LCA (Legionella Control Association) and WMSoc (Water Management Society) will also be out in force, with speakers from LCA giving keynote talks in Arena 1. 

SPATEX 2026 provides 2,000 free car parking spaces for its visitors.