Thinking BIG starts at SPATEX 2026  This special 30th anniversary SPATEX isn’t just the UK’s BIGGEST water leisure showcase, in continuing its quest to offer the UK’s most up-to-the-minute and authoritative guidance in the management of water leisure facilities, the 2026 event has its best double seminar programme to date. Just released, the comprehensive programme features 42 talks by leading industry experts, many of them new to SPATEX, and it’s all FREE!  Arena 1 Over the course of the show’s three days, 21 CPD-accredited ISPE (Institute of Swimming Pool Engineers) Technical Workshops will be delivered. This year sees an even greater variety of topics with something for everyone, from architects, pool builders and retailers to leisure centre managers and holiday park owners. On average, over 300 CPD certificates are handed out each year.  Here’s a taste:  • Tuesday 13.45 Practical AI For The Pool Industry • Tuesday 14.20 – Essential for all water leisure retailers – latest Home Office Guidance On ThePoisons Act, highlighting your legal obligations and resources available. • Wednesday 10.50 – An Introduction to Designing Swimming Pool Ventilation Systems. • Wednesday 15.00 – Modern Pool & Backyard lighting – efficiency, control and design. • Thursday 10.50 – Swimming Pool Trends in 2026 Two research projects, funded by the SPATEX Foundation, report on the headline findings that have relevance for all the industry: • Thursday 12.20 – Portsmouth University – study into use of hot tub...