Highways UK 2025

Highways UK 2025, taking place at the NEC Birmingham on 15–16 October, stands as the UK’s leading event for the highways and road infrastructure sector. It brings together senior decision-makers from across national and local government, infrastructure delivery, consultancy, and innovation - those at the forefront of planning, developing, maintaining, and modernising the nation’s road networks.

At the heart of the event is an extensive exhibition featuring more than 360 organisations spanning the entire supply chain. From sustainable construction materials and intelligent traffic systems to asset management platforms and decarbonisation technologies, the exhibition is where innovation meets implementation. It is the key meeting place for solution providers and buyers, where ideas are exchanged and enduring partnerships are forged.

Among this year’s featured exhibitors are some of the most influential institutions in UK transport and infrastructure:

• National Highways – As steward of the strategic road network, National Highways will present its current project pipeline, showcase digital transformation initiatives, and highlight progress toward a net-zero network—offering insights into the organisation’s role in delivering safer, more efficient, and more sustainable infrastructure.
• Department for Transport (DfT) – Central to shaping national transport policy, the DfT’s presence offers a window into future investment priorities and policy developments affecting both local and national highways.
• Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) – As a leading voice for professional standards in transport, CIHT will engage visitors around its work in promoting skills, innovation, and equity across the sector.
• Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) – A key platform for the local authority community, LCRIG will spotlight case studies in innovation and collaboration, from trials of new technologies to practical pathways for procurement and adoption.
• ADEPT (Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning & Transport) – Representing senior local government officers, ADEPT will explore how local authorities are evolving infrastructure strategies to meet climate and mobility challenges.
• UK Roads Leadership Group (UKRLG) – Bringing together public and private sector voices, UKRLG will focus on future-facing themes including network resilience, funding reform, and performance-led asset management.
   

These organisations represent the leadership driving transformation across the UK’s road infrastructure. Their presence underlines the strategic significance of Highways UK as a national platform for collaboration and thought leadership.

Also featured is the Start-Ups Zone, where over 40 innovative start-ups will showcase disruptive ideas across construction technology, transport data, sustainability, and mobility services. For local authorities and industry partners seeking new solutions, this space offers a glimpse into the next generation of infrastructure innovation.

Running in parallel with the exhibition is a comprehensive conference programme featuring more than 350 expert speakers. Covering topics such as network resilience, digital roads, decarbonisation, and long-term investment planning, the sessions provide practical insight and strategic foresight for professionals working across policy, engineering, technology, and operations.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Nicola Bell, Executive Director, Major Projects, National Highways
• Paul Campion, Chief Executive, TRL
• Suzy Charman, Executive Director, Road Safety Foundation
• Jo Field, President, Women in Transport
• Darren Capes, ITS Policy Lead, Department for Transport
• Lawrence Shackman, Director of Major Projects, Transport Scotland
   

Networking is embedded throughout the two days, supported by the Terrapinn Events app, which enables delegates to schedule meetings, connect with peers, and make the most of their time onsite. With over 11,000 professionals expected to attend, Highways UK offers an unmatched opportunity to engage across every corner of the sector.

Finally, the event will host the Highways UK Excellence Awards, celebrating exceptional contributions across infrastructure innovation, sustainability, diversity, and delivery excellence. These awards recognise the individuals and teams pushing boundaries to create a more efficient, inclusive, and sustainable future for UK roads.

Whether you are a policymaker, engineer, planner, innovator, or supplier, Highways UK 2025 is the place to engage with the ideas, organisations, and people shaping the future of transport in the UK.

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