Every year, the LCRIG Innovation & Learning Festival brings together local authorities, industry partners, and suppliers to share practical innovation and solutions that can make a difference across the highways sector.
The 2026 Festival is no exception. With new product launches, live demonstrations, and exclusive first-look previews, this year’s event offers even more opportunities to discover what’s new, what’s next and what’s shaping the future of local roads.
Here’s a roundup of some of the exciting innovations making their debut at this year’s festival:
Triopsis
Festival Partner, Triopsis will be demonstrating its new free licensing software solution in the TTF Innovation & Learning Tent, offering an alternative approach to traditional software licencing costs.
Visitors can attend the Live Demonstration at 13:00 on 24 June, following Triopsis’ CPD Technical Training Session in the Technical Learning Theatre at 10:30am.
Multevo
Multevo will showcase a UK-first: Electric Recycled Rubber Mastic Repairs, demonstrating a new approach to sustainable highway maintenance.
Delegates can see the technology in action during Multevo’s live demonstration at 15:15 on 24 June. The company will also deliver a CPD Technical Learning Session at 10:45am, followed by its Recycle, Rejuvenate and Repair: In-Situ Recycling Patch Repair Solution live demonstration at 11:30.
Roadern
Roadern will be unveiling its latest AI-powered traffic sign assessment technology, designed to help authorities make smarter, data-driven asset management decisions.
Catch the live demonstration in the TTF Innovation & Learning Tent at 14:45am on 24 June, followed by a CPD Technical Training Session on 25 June at 11:15am
Meon
Taking place in the Live Demonstration Area at 11:00am on 24 June, Meon will present Fixing the Pothole Problem, showcasing an innovative asphalt technology system designed to deliver permanent pothole repairs while eliminating material wastage.
Delegates can also attend Meon’s CPD Technical Training Session in the Technical Learning Theatre on 25 June at 12:00.
TRL
TRL will be showcasing Investment Optimiser, a new strategic decision-support module in iROADS. Investment Optimiser helps highways teams explore long-term investment scenarios, compare maintenance strategies and understand the impact of different funding levels using their own network and condition data.
Delegates can also attend TRL’s CPD Technical Training Session at 15:45 on 24 June in the Technical Learning Theatre.
Co-Creation
Co-Creation will debut the Local Council Mobilisation Toolkit at the festival – a practical guide for any local authority preparing for a new highways contract.
The toolkit de-risks mobilisation and delivers seamless, compliant service-startups. This planning tool offers a structured approach to getting people and resources ready to deliver value for money from day one and realise tangible operational, financial, and reputational returns.
Delegates can also attend Co-Creation’s CPD Technical Learning Session at 10:30 on 25 June in the Technical Learning Theatre.
SDB Enterprises
SDB Enterprises will officially launch Pave-Vent, an innovative hydraulic pressure relief solution designed to tackle one of the hidden causes of pothole repair failure.
Developed earlier this year, the project has already gained significant industry interest. The company is currently working with Ulster University and Nottingham University on product development and testing and recently completed its first live installation pilot at the Lister Hospital in Stevenage.
Visit SDB Enterprises in the Start-Up Zone to learn more and collect a Pilot Pack from the team.
NuGreen
NuGreen and project partners will be showcasing the early stages of a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project focused on asphalt innovation. The project is exploring how asphalt materials and processes can be improved to respond to current challenges facing local highway authorities. This includes reducing environmental impact, improving material performance, and supporting more efficient use of resources across road networks.
Festival attendees can meet the project team in the Start-Up Zone to learn more about the research and discuss how similar innovations could benefit their own networks.
Rhevia
Rhevia will be launching its new interactive AI-driven movement intelligence tool, designed to provide valuable insights into how people and vehicles move through places and networks.
The company is looking forward to gathering feedback from festival delegates and exploring how the technology can support better decision-making across the sector.
Visit Rhevia in the Start-Up Zone within the Indoor Exhibition Area to experience the new platform and speak directly with the team.
Discover What’s Next
This year’s Innovation & Learning Festival is your chance to explore the ideas, tools, and solutions shaping the future of local roads and infrastructure. Whether you’re coming to discover new approaches, see innovation in action, or share knowledge with peers, you’ll leave with practical insights to take back to your team.
Plan Your Visit Now
View the full agenda and exhibitor floorplan on the event website and download the official festival app on apple or google play to make the most of your time at the event.
