Strictly Highways 2026 is now less than two months away, with this year’s programme shaped by what the organisers, LCRIG, are calling an outstanding response from across the highways sector.
More than 100 submissions were received following the call for speakers, demonstrating the huge appetite among local authorities, supply chain organisations and government to share updates, innovations, knowledge and best practice.
The result is a two-day programme that brings together practical case studies and sector expertise focused on the key challenges, priorities and opportunities currently shaping the sector.
The programme that brings together practical case studies and sector expertise focused on the key challenges, priorities and opportunities currently shaping the sector, including:
People, skills and workforce – Focusing on career pathways, workforce development, safety, employment opportunities and stronger working relationships.
Policy, funding and transparency – Exploring the latest developments, guidance and priorities shaping the local roads sector.
Road Maintenance and Asset Management – Sessions will look at preventative and structural maintenance, making the right interventions at the right time and getting the best performance and value from highway assets.
Materials and treatments – How can better material choices and innovative treatments help roads last longer and perform better?
Resilience and climate adaptation – How can we make our road networks more resilient to changing weather, increasing pressures and future challenges? Sessions will share practical approaches to climate adaptation, winter resilience and protecting highway assets.
Drainage and water management – From SuDS to drainage maintenance, the programme will explore how smarter approaches to managing water can protect the network, improve safety and strengthen resilience.
Technology, data and innovation – Showcasing how AI, data, digital twins, connected vehicle data and other emerging technologies can improve highways management and delivery.
Collaboration and delivery – Highlighting how innovative procurement, contracts, partnerships and collaborative approaches can drive efficiencies and better outcomes.
For more information and to see the full agenda, click HERE.
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