MDM Pumps is excited to announce that we will be exhibiting and leading workshops at the 2026 AALSO Conference and Symposium, taking place March 28 – April 1, 2026, at the Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium in Kansas City, Missouri.

The AALSO Symposium is one of the premier gatherings for aquatic life support professionals, bringing together operators, engineers, aquarists, and facility managers from zoos and aquariums around the world. The event provides a valuable opportunity to share knowledge, explore new technologies, and strengthen the community that supports aquatic animal care.

Visit MDM Pumps at Booth #308

If you’re attending AALSO 2026, be sure to stop by Booth #308 to meet the MDM Pumps team. We’ll be available to discuss pump solutions for aquatic life support systems, maintenance best practices, and strategies for improving system reliability and efficiency.

MDM Booth Location at AALSO 2026

Hands-On Training: MDM Pump Workshops

In addition to exhibiting, MDM Pumps will be hosting two educational workshops designed to help aquatic life support operators deepen their technical understanding of pump systems.

Small Pumps Rebuild Workshop on the BAWL (Big Aquatic Water Loop)
A hands-on session where participants will learn how to properly disassemble, inspect, and rebuild small centrifugal pumps commonly used in aquatic life support systems.

Pump Sizing Dry Workshop
A practical workshop focused on pump sizing fundamentals, including how to interpret pump curves, understand system requirements, and avoid common sizing mistakes.

MDM Pumps Staff instructing bearing and seal replacement course at AALSO

Supporting the Next Generation of Aquatic Professionals

At MDM Pumps, we are proud to support the aquatic life support community and to play a role in training the next generation of aquatic professionals through hands-on education and shared industry knowledge.

If you’ll be attending AALSO 2026, we invite you to visit Booth #308 and sign up for one of our workshops. We look forward to connecting with you in Kansas City!