Busy start for UK SMEs at ITS World Congress in Dubai
Companies supporting the UK Pavilion at the 30th ITS World Congress in Dubai have reported a high level of interest on the first day of the event. Eleven small and medium enterprises are promoting British transport technology excellence, thanks to the support of the Transport Technology Forum, Department for Transport, Innovate UK and the Department […]
LCRIG announces DfT Special Recognition Awards shortlist
LCRIG have unveiled the shortlist for the prestigious DfT Special Recognition Awards 2024, honouring exceptional individuals and organisations that have gone the extra mile to deliver change in the highways and transport technology sector. The winners will be revealed at a glittering awards ceremony during Strictly Highways on the evening of 02 October at the […]
UK transport technology leaders gear up for the ITS World Congress in Dubai
Participants in the UK Pavilion at next week’s ITS World Congress in Dubai have spoken of their excitement at taking part in the global event, calling it an “invaluable opportunity to forge new business partnerships.” Eleven small and medium enterprises are exhibiting on the pavilion which is hosted by the Local Council Roads Innovation Group […]
Strictly Highways 2024 agenda announced
LCRIG have unveiled the highly anticipated agenda for next month’s Strictly Highways conference. Delegates will have the opportunity to hear from a diverse lineup of esteemed speakers, including representatives from local authorities, national government and the wider sector. The discussions will focus on topics such as collaboration, innovation, skills and decarbonization, all aligned with LCRIG’s […]
UK’s Ambassador to UAE attending UK Pavilion at ITS World Congress
The British Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Edward Hobart (pictured), will host a reception on the UK pavilion at the Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress in Dubai on Thursday 19 September at 1.30pm. The reception, sponsored by highways and transport solutions provider Clearview Intelligence, will showcase British innovation in transport technology at the 20,000-person event. […]
UK Pavilion leads networking initiatives at ITS World Congress
Visitors to the ITS World Congress in Dubai next month will get two special opportunities to meet leading UK-based transport technology companies at special breakfast networking sessions. The UK Pavilion is led by Transport Technology Forum and organised by Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG), with support from the Department for Transport, Innovate UK and […]
Dan Cullern appointed LCRIG’s first Head of Sector Insights
LCRIG (Local Councils Road Innovations Group) has announce the appointment of Dan Cullern as Head of Sector Insights. In this newly established role, Dan will lead on a range of research programmes and projects within the highway maintenance and transport technology sectors, significantly enhancing our sector insights capabilities. Dan’s appointment represents a key milestone in […]
DfT Special Recognition Awards: one week to nominations deadline
There is just one week left to nominate outstanding organisations and individuals making a difference in the highways and transport technology sector. The 2024 DfT Special Recognition Awards are your chance to celebrate and acknowledge those who have gone the extra mile to drive change and innovation in our industry. Nominations close on Friday 23 […]
UK SMEs to showcase the country’s transport innovations at the ITS World Congress in Dubai
Eleven Small and medium enterprises have signed up to a high-profile platform at Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress in September thanks to a unique partnership of leading supporters of UK transport technology. The British Pavilion at the ITS World Congress in Dubai is being hosted by the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG), for the […]
More from the LCRIG Innovation and Learning Festival on this week’s Highways Voices
In the second of our tours of this month’s LCRIG Innovation and Learning Festival in Coventry, we hear from seven more guests about everything from autonomous pothole repair to road marking You’ll hear from a leading local authority, a company that’s booked millions through its participation with LCRIG, about off grid roadside solutions and from […]