Connect 2026 to Feature 2-Day Product & Technology Showcase

This is a trade event for plumbing and heating and cooling contractors, not something homeowners attend. The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors–National Association will hold its annual conference, PHCC Connect, October 19-22 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Part of the event is a two-day Product & Technology Showcase on October 20 and 21, where contractors can see new equipment and business tools from manufacturers.

For a homeowner, the direct relevance is limited, but the event is a sign of where the industry is putting its attention. New products and technologies shown here, including heating and cooling equipment, often trickle down to what contractors offer and recommend on home jobs over the following year. The showcase also includes hands-on demonstrations, training sessions on industry trends and workforce topics, and a contest for top plumbing apprentices, reflecting ongoing efforts to bring new workers into the trade.

Nothing here changes rebate programs, deadlines, or costs for homeowners. It is simply a professional gathering focused on training, networking, and new equipment for people who install and service home heating, cooling, and plumbing systems. If you are researching a heat pump or other upgrade, the practical takeaway is less about this event itself and more that new products debuting at trade shows like this one may eventually show up as options when you get quotes from local contractors.