We’re delighted to announce that the full agenda for the LCRIG Innovation & Learning Festival 2026 is now live. This packed two-day programme brings together a dynamic mix of speakers, live demonstrations, and interactive experiences designed to showcase the very best in highways innovation, learning, and collaboration.
Key Sessions You Won’t Want to Miss
This year’s programme features several must-attend sessions focused on some of the most important topics currently facing the sector. Hear from:
- Department for Transport – Gain insights into key national initiatives and developments relating to transparency reporting, the Structures Fund, D-TRO and the Innovation Playbook.
- Transport Technology Forum – Discover how Connected Vehicle Services can be deployed within local highway networks and the opportunities they present for authorities and road users.
- National Highways – Learn how using DARe’s Transport Performance & Risk Analysis Framework can strengthen climate resilience for highways and roads.
- Connected Places Catapult – Explore TRIG innovation funding opportunities.
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Live Labs 2 – Gain practical insights from Live Labs 2 projects as they share approaches that can help authorities accelerate decarbonisation across local highway networks.
New for 2026
The Hackathon Sprint: Climate-Ready Networks – From Recovery to Resilience will bring together local authority and supply chain leaders to tackle one of the sector’s most urgent challenges.
This Hackathon Sprint will explore practical solutions, proven approaches, innovative ideas and emerging technologies, alongside opportunities for collaboration that can help strengthen the resilience of local road networks.
Technical Learning and Professional Development
Alongside the headline sessions, delegates will have access to a comprehensive programme of CPD Technical Training sessions covering:
- asset management
- advanced materials
- emerging technologies
- future mobility,
Dedicated apprentice sessions will also provide valuable learning opportunities for the next generation of highways professionals.
Innovation in Action
The Festival isn’t just about presentations. Delegates will have the opportunity to experience innovation first-hand through:
- Live demonstrations of the latest highway maintenance and road infrastructure technologies
- Interactive simulator experiences
- Indoor and outdoor exhibitions featuring more than 100 exhibitors
- Networking opportunities with over 800 event delegates
Celebrate Excellence
Attendees will also be able to join us for the Department for Transport Special Recognition Apprentice Awards ceremony, celebrating outstanding achievement and contribution across the sector.
Why Attend?
Whether you’re looking for the latest government updates, funding opportunities, practical innovation case studies, CPD learning or networking opportunities, the LCRIG Innovation & Learning Festival 2026 offers something for everyone involved in highways and road infrastructure technology.
With exclusive Department for Transport updates, funding insights, live demonstrations and a packed programme of expert speakers, this is an event not to be missed.
Don’t miss out