10,000+

Attendees

360+

Exhibitors

250+

Speakers

40+

Start-Ups

30+

Strategic Partners

 

What is Highways UK?

 
Highways UK brings together the people responsible for planning, developing, managing, maintaining, and future-proofing the nation’s roads networks. It is the UK’s leading event for the roads and transport sector, connecting the entire highways supply chain under one roof.

The event is a marketplace for innovation, policy, and partnerships, covering everything from major projects and asset management to digitalisation, safety, and future mobility. Through a major exhibition, high-level conference, and extensive networking, Highways UK is where the industry comes together to do business and shape the future of roads.

It is the must-attend event for National Highways, local authorities, contractors, consultants, technology providers, and policymakers, all working to deliver a safer, smarter, and more sustainable roads network. It’s the place to gain market insight, discover new solutions, and unlock opportunities across the highways sector.

THE CONFERENCE

Highways UK Conference

Featuring industry leaders sharing their views and expertise across 8 theatres including Strategic Roads, Local Authority, Digital Roads, Connected Communities and Sustainability.

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THE EXHIBITION

Highways UK National Highways Sponsor

A free to attend exhibition hosting over 360 exhibitors from across the globe, featuring new ways of thinking and novel partnerships to generate progressive solutions.

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THE AWARDS

Highways UK Networking

The Highways UK Excellence Awards return on 14 October 2026. Nominations are now officially closed! Stay tuned for the upcoming shortlist announcement.

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Official Partner

National Highways Official Partner

Co-located with

Asphalt World UK

Co-located with

Asphalt World UK

2026 SPEAKERS

 

Elliot Shaw
Chief Customer and Strategy Officer
National Highways
Elliot Shaw speaking at Highways UK
Alex Robertson
Chief Executive
Transport Focus
Alex Robertson speaking at Highways UK
Sheena Hague
Director of Road Safety
National Highways
Sheena Hague speaking at Highways UK
Lawrence Shackman
Director, Major Projects
Transport Scotland
Lawrence Shackman speaking at Highways UK
Paul Campion
Chief Executive Officer
TRL
Paul Campion speaking at Highways UK
Hugh Gillies
Director of Roads
Transport Scotland
Hugh Gillies speaking at Highways UK
Mitesh Solanki
President and Managing Director
CIHT / Ringway
Mitesh Solanki speaking at Highways UK
Tim Bellamy
Director of Transport Strategy and Delivery
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority
Tim Bellamy speaking at Highways UK
Darren Capes
Head of Road Infrastructure Technology
Department for Transport
Darren Capes speaking at Highways UK
Lyle Andrew
Chief Executive Officer
Institute of Highways Engineers
Lyle Andrew speaking at Highways UK
Emanuela Stocchi
President
PIARC – World Road Association
Emanuela Stocchi speaking at Highways UK
Alison Irvine
CEO
Transport Scotland
Alison Irvine speaking at Highways UK
 
 
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2026 Sponsors

 


Highways UK Prospectus

Sponsor / Exhibit at Highways UK


Highways UK offers you a unique opportunity to connect with a large and exceptionally senior audience attending both Highways UK and Asphalt World UK, driving the UK roads industry forwards.


It provides meeting spaces, networking opportunities as well as sponsorship/exhibition opportunities to meet your companies specific marketing and business development needs.

 

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The most comprehensive highways conference

 

Keynote
Civils & Materials
Strategic Roads Theatre
Connected Communities
Local Authority
Digital Roads
Network Resilience & Renewal
Big Thinking
Sustainability

 

EXPLORE CONFERENCE

“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 organised 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

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