14-15TH October 2026
Hall 5, NEC, Birmingham
INNOVATION • SUSTAINABILITY • COLLABORATION
Roads for a connected future
10,000+
Attendees
360+
Exhibitors
250+
Speakers
40+
Start-Ups
30+
Strategic Partners
What Makes Highways UK the Exhibition to Attend This Year
Highways UK features 360+ exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations, new ways of thinking, and essential partnerships across the entire supply chain. With an expected 10,000+ attendees over two days, this is the UK’s essential meeting place for the highways sector. You'll find solutions for every stage-from innovative materials and asset management technology to digital construction software and kerbside management systems.
All attendees receive basic access to the Networking app, but we highly recommend you upgrade your package during registration to unlock premium features, including badge scanning, viewing the full attendee list, prize draws, giveaways, and much more.
360+ EXHIBITORS
Highways UK 2026 will host over 360 exhibitors from across the globe, featuring new ways of thinking and novel partnerships to generate solutions.
HIGH-LEVEL CONFERENCE
Industry leaders share their views and expertise in theatres including, Local Authority Theatre, Strategic Roads Theatre, Sustainability Theatre and more.
AWARDS
The Highways UK Excellence Awards are back in 2026, celebrating quality and excellence in the highways industry.
START-UPS ZONE
We will provide a stage for start-ups engineering the future, connecting them to the world’s most influential companies, investors and media. Highways UK will be a hotspot for the industry’s newest and brightest.
REGISTER FOR YOUR FREE EXPO PASS
FACE-TO-FACE NETWORKING
We understand that relationships matter now more than ever. Make the most of our unlimited networking opportunities with the most influential people from the highways industry.
PARTNERS
You’ll get the chance to meet with our partners in highways industry. We know how important it is to know the key players in the industry.
TERRAPINN EVENTS APP
Every attendee receives basic access to our essential Networking app. To make the most of your time at Highways UK, we strongly recommend you upgrade your package during registration. This premium access unlocks crucial features, including the ability to scan badges, view the full attendee list, and participate in exclusive prize draws and giveaways. Ensure you secure your upgrade to maximise your networking potential!
“Everyone you might want to meet with is present in one room. You can cover a month of engagement in one day by attending Highways UK.”
Strategic Improvement Director, Milestone Infrastructure
“It is the single Highways event which attracts senior people from the whole sector and brings everyone together in one very active space!”
Business Development Manager, Mabey Hire Ltd
“It is the best event to connect with colleagues and hear about what is going on in our sector.”
Director, Reword Solutions
“It is the most well attended event of the year for clients/consultants and contractors.”
Operations Director, Galldris Construction
“The event is extremely welcoming and informative about the industry, there's lots of information about the future and it's exciting to hear about all the plans which every company and the mayor has planned.”
Highways Apprentice Technician, Kier
“Highways UK is a must event to attened for the sector, so well organied throughout.”
Head of Highways, Rutland County Council
“It's a fantastic event that brings the entire highways sector together for a couple of days. The sessions are insightful and the opportunities for networking are endless!”
Head of Proposals, Transport Infrastructure, Amey
“The event is great for meeting existing and possible new suppliers and obtaining new ideas.”
Highways service & operations Manager, Leeds City Council
“Overall an excellent exhibition with lots if footfall on our stand and many interesting panels and speakers to listen to on the various stages. Also, a great mix of highways related suppliers etc., making it an enjoyable and informative event”
Events & Mentor Engagement Lead, Women in Transport
Get Involved at
Highways UK 2026
TO EXHIBIT OR SPONSOR
Tom Morris
tom.morris@terrapinn.com
Francesca Tibbett
francesca.tibbett@terrapinn.com
TO SPEAK
Claudia Davidson
claudia.davidson@terrapinn.com
Marketing & Press
Alicia Brown
alicia.brown@terrapinn.com
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