Energy, Fuels & Decarbonisation Expo (EFD) 2026

The ESS Expo 2026 is the main event and central hub of the entire programme, taking place on September 16–17, 2026 at the NEC Birmingham, UK. It acts as the umbrella show, bringing together eight co-located specialist expos: RWM, CARS & MRE, EFD, CLR, GEO, WWEM, and AQE. ESS Expo itself focuses on environmental policy, circular economy, net zero strategies, biodiversity, and green technology investment.With 700+ exhibitors, 16,000+ attendees, and 400+ conference sessions, it is the UK’s largest environmental trade show.

• Resource & Waste Management Expo (RWM) – The UK’s leading show for waste and recycling solutions, showcasing packaging recovery, resource efficiency, and circular economy innovations.
• Complete Auto Recycling Show (CARS) & Metals Recycling Event (MRE) – Dedicated to automotive and metals recycling, featuring vehicle depollution technologies, metals recovery systems, and sustainable compliance practices.
• Energy, Fuels & Decarbonisation Expo (EFD) – Focused on clean energy and alternative fuels, highlighting decarbonisation strategies, carbon capture technologies, and renewable energy solutions.
• Contamination & Land Remediation Expo (CLR) – Europe’s key event for soil remediation and pollution management, covering PFAS treatment, brownfield redevelopment, and bioremediation innovations.
• Geotechnical Engineering & Operations Expo (GEO) – Showcasing geotechnical engineering and sustainable construction, with solutions for ground investigation, infrastructure safety, and smart geotechnical operations.
• Water, Wastewater & Environmental Management Expo (WWEM) – Dedicated to water and wastewater treatment, featuring smart water systems, compliance monitoring, and advanced wastewater technologies.
• Air Quality & Emissions Expo (AQE) – Focused on air monitoring and emissions reduction, presenting sensor technologies, regulatory updates, and emission mitigation solutions.
• Environmental Services & Solutions Expo (ESS) – The central hub of the entire programme, covering environmental policy, circular economy, net zero strategies, biodiversity, and green investment opportunities.

With one ticket granting access to all shows, ESS Expo hosts the Keynote Stage, Innovation Hub, and Networking Zone, serving as the focal point for policymakers, investors, and industry leaders. It is positioned as the beating heart of the UK’s largest environmental trade show, ensuring that all other expos connect under its framework.