THEATRES

Bringing together ministers, mayors, and CEOs to discuss how road investment drives economic growth, the role of roads in an integrated transport strategy, supporting freight, future-proofing the network against extreme weather, contributing to the net zero agenda, and adopting a whole-systems approach to road safety.

Showcasing cutting-edge advancements in carbon-negative materials, material innovation, the circular economy, and materials testing, highlighting sustainable, high-performance solutions for the future of highway infrastructure.

National Highways outline their expectations when looking for collaboration and debate the key infrastructure challenges across the strategic road network including quality, sustainability and data.

Exploring the integration of planning, data, kerbside management, urban development, public transport, bus franchising, the voice of the customer, and collaboration between local and national roads to create more efficient, accessible, and sustainable transport networks.

Focusing on local and regional collaboration, tackling key issues such as potholes, local road safety, changing mobility patterns, devolution and local decision-making, and building climate resilience against flooding.

Showcasing the future of smart infrastructure, featuring discussions on data, connectivity, BIM, AI, connected vehicles, autonomous vehicles, 5G, ITS technology, and the digitalisation of the road network.

Focusing on maintaining and future-proofing road infrastructure, covering tunnel and bridge maintenance, asset management, road surface treatments, minimising disruption during upgrades, road condition monitoring, financing improvements, and extending asset lifespan.

Tackling the industry's most pressing strategic challenges, exploring diversity, inclusive leadership, the future of funding, attracting and retaining talent, and the impact of politics and governance on the sector.

Exploring the role of roads in achieving net zero, covering alternative fuels, biodiversity, clean air, social value, road runoff, water and noise pollution, net zero design, and the integration of renewable energy.