Road planning, maintenance and future mobility are central to current infrastructure debates in the UK. Highways UK 2027 takes place from 26 to 27 October at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham and brings together the highways supply chain.
Dates and venue for Highways UK 2027
The event runs on 26 and 27 October 2027 at the NEC in Birmingham. The format combines a large exhibition with a multi-theatre conference, focusing on innovation, sustainability and collaboration across the road network.
Key numbers for the edition
Highways UK 2027 attracts over 10,000 attendees and features more than 360 exhibitors. The conference programme lists over 270 speakers across 8 theatres, covering topics from Strategic Roads to Digital Roads and Sustainability.
Types of companies and buyers attending
The audience includes national and local highway authorities, contractors, consultancies, technology suppliers, materials manufacturers and asset managers. Typical roles present are heads of highways, maintenance teams, procurement decision makers and technical consultants.
Programme highlights and conference structure
The conference is organised into eight specialised theatres. Highlighted streams include Strategic Roads, Local Authority, Connected Communities, Network Resilience & Renewal and Digital Roads. The event also runs sector awards recognising projects and teams.
Practical prospecting advice for exhibitors and sales teams
- Prioritise meetings with public sector buyers if your solutions target asset management or renewal projects.
- Prepare concise technical demos that show operational benefits and replicable savings.
- Bring case studies with measurable results to cut through vendor noise.
- Book short meeting slots on the stand and combine exhibition time with relevant theatre sessions to reach technical and procurement leads.
Closing note and next steps
For companies active in road infrastructure, two days at Highways UK 2027 allow focused contact with buyers and technical debates needed to advance projects. Check exhibitor options and the detailed programme on the official site at http://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/highways-uk and download the brochure to plan your visit.
