The list spans January through late March, with stops in California, South Carolina, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Arizona, Texas, and Illinois. KBIS 2026 draws a lot of attention as the national benchmark, but regional events like the PHCC of South Dakota Annual State Convention and the Illinois PHCC Expo and Educational Day serve a different purpose. They put you in a room with the contractors, suppliers, and association members who actually operate in your market. For owners looking to build referral relationships, hire local talent, or get in front of regional buyers before the busy season, these events are worth putting on the calendar early.
By the numbers
- Total Plumbing conferences: 10
- Largest city by count: Austin (1)
- Tier mix: 0 Tier A / 0 Tier B / 3 Tier C / 7 Tier D
- Price mix: 5 $ / 1 $$ / 2 $$$
- Date range: Jan 26, 2026 to Mar 20, 2026
Breakdowns
Looking deeper, the tables below slice the list two ways.
States by Tier D Plumbing conference count
| State | Conferences |
|---|
| Texas | 2 |
| California | 1 |
| South Carolina | 1 |
| South Dakota | 1 |
| Wisconsin | 1 |
| Arizona | 1 |
| Illinois | 1 |
| Maine | 1 |
Tier D Plumbing conferences by month
| Month | Conferences |
|---|
| January | 2 |
| February | 2 |
| March | 6 |
Takeaways
Of the 10 Plumbing conferences at Tier D, 0 hold a Tier A rating.
Austin hosts the most events in this cut, with 1 on the calendar.
March is the busiest month, with 6 conferences scheduled.
Ticket pricing splits 5 at the $ tier and 2 at the $$$ tier, so entry costs vary widely across the set.
MCAA Annual Convention tops the Tier-ranked list, held in Phoenix.
The most common stated purpose is Training / Certification, covering 7 of the 10 events in this cut.
Event length averages 2.2 days across the set, with the longest running 5 days.
