FROM YOUR MEMBERSHIP TEAM
Some milestones deserve more than a mention. They deserve to be experienced.
In 2026, IAPMO turns 100 years old — and this year’s Annual Education and Business Conference is where that milestone comes to life. This isn’t just another conference on the calendar. It’s a celebration of the people, partnerships, and progress that have carried IAPMO from 1926 through today and a chance to look ahead to what the next century will bring.
From the very first session, the centennial theme is front and center. Expect programming that reflects on where we started, recognizes the incredible people who helped shape the organization, and sparks conversations about what comes next for the plumbing, mechanical, and water industries. This is your conference built around our shared history.
And the setting? It matches the moment. Hosted at the Sheraton Universal, the 2026 conference places you right in the heart of Universal City, California, with sweeping views of the Hollywood Hills and easy access to one of the most iconic entertainment destinations in the world. It’s energetic, memorable, and anything but ordinary — exactly what our 100th anniversary deserves.
One of the highlights of the week will be an exclusive evening experience at Universal Studios Hollywood. This isn’t a typical off-site event. It’s a fully coordinated, private experience that includes secure access, behind-the-scenes elements, and time to explore the park alongside colleagues and friends. Whether you’re experiencing the backlot tour, riding an attraction, or simply taking it all in, it’s the kind of night we will all be talking about years from now.
Throughout the week, our conference will bring together professionals from across the globe for panels, discussions, and sessions that feel timely, relevant, and connected to real-world challenges. Centennial-themed moments are woven throughout the agenda, creating space to celebrate the past while keeping the focus firmly on the future.
This year feels different because it is different. It’s about being present for a historic moment. It’s about celebrating a shared legacy that spans generations. And it’s about gathering as a global community to help shape the future of IAPMO.
This is a chance to reconnect with longtime attendees, meet new faces, and be part of a milestone that belongs to the entire IAPMO community.
Registration is now open! Make your plans and join us this September in Universal City for a celebration 100 years in the making.
IAPMO
IAPMO develops and publishes the Uniform Plumbing Code®,the most widely recognized code of practice used by the plumbing industry worldwide; Uniform Mechanical Code®; Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code®; and Uniform Solar Energy, Hydronics and Geothermal Code™ — the only plumbing, mechanical, solar energy and swimming pool codes designated by ANSI as American National Standards — and the Water Efficiency Standard (WE-Stand)™. IAPMO works with government, contractors, labor force, and manufacturers to produce product standards, technical manuals, personnel certification/educational programs and additional resources in order to meet the ever-evolving demands of the industry in protecting public health and safety.
Last modified: April 15, 2026