What's on - workshops, events and competitions
Upcoming events
As the nation’s leading highways business, we regularly host events to connect with organisations operating in the infrastructure and professional services supply chain.
We run face-to-face and online events where we inform, consult and collaborate with suppliers - discussing sector challenges to find solutions and sharing information about our pipeline of work.
We also exhibit and participate in industry-led conferences, exhibitions and shows where we have the opportunity to talk to suppliers, stakeholders and road users about our work.
Highways UK – 15-16 October 2025
Highways UK sees more than 360 exhibitors showcasing new ways of thinking and novel partnerships to generate solutions. This year, the exhibition continues to grow, with an expected 10,000+ attendees over two days.
Across the exhibition there's something for every stage of the highways supply chain, from innovative materials and asset management technology to digital construction software and kerbside management systems.
This is our flagship event to engage with supply chain and industry experts. Our stand is the focal point of the exhibition, along with our Strategic Roads Theatre, providing a variety of specialist talks on topics from the environment to innovation.
Our Chief Executive Nick Harris will be a keynote speaker on Day 1 of the show, and we'll have speakers in other theatres throughout the 2-day event. Our stand's focus is 10 years of roads reform, showcasing what we're doing on safety, customer, innovation and the environment, in addition to a supplier hub and the Lower Thames Crossing project.
The event is free to attend.
Webinar: National Highways Open Call 2025 – 21 October 2025
As part of National Highways' new challenge-led approach through its Innovation and Research Designated Fund, we are launching an Open Call to hear solutions to specific challenges,
Designed to sharpen our focus and align our innovation approach with our long-term strategic goals, the challenge-led approach was launched in early October.
Join us on Tuesday 21 October 2025 at 11am, when Claire Hamar, Head of Innovation, will discuss the challenges set out within the Open Call. We want to hear from applicants that feel they have innovative solutions to specific goals (to be announced in due course).
During this webinar, Claire will discuss the challenges, application process, assessment process and the next steps. Further information and the link to apply will be available shortly after the webinar is held.
Introducing the updated MCHW - 22 October 2025, 13 November 2025 and 29 January 2026
Please join us for this webinar marking the publication of the updated Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCHW). The updated MCHW will embed quality with clear and unambiguous requirements and a new approach to preparing contract specifications.
We will cover an overview of the key changes, the new document set structure and clause style. An FAQ and support available for transitioning to the updated MCHW will be included.
Venue: Online
Dates: 22 October 2025, 13 November 2025, 29 January 2026
Register:
Register for 22 October 2025 webinar
National Civils Show – 26-27 November 2025
The National Civils Show is an annual trade event held in London, dedicated to suppliers of products and services around the civil engineering market and allied trades & services. It serves as a platform for industry professionals to exchange knowledge, showcase technology. products, services and innovations. This show is an annual gathering of professionals and decision makers to see what their industry has to offer, while networking with peers and learning from experts.
We'll be exhibiting, and will also be presenting sessions on the following topics:
- Lower Thames Crossing – next steps for the UK’s largest tunnelling project
- The 2025 Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCHW) – what’s new for the highways sector?
- Flooding on major roads – managing safety and environmental issues
This event is free to attend.
National Highways competitions
Through our competitions, we unlock the knowledge to transform our road network in the future.
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