Road Expo Scotland 2026 - Campaign Overview
24 – 25 November 2026  |  SEC Glasgow

Campaign Overview

How we're driving qualified visitors and maximising exhibitor ROI for Road Expo Scotland 2026 – in partnership with Transport Scotland.

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Objective

Drive qualified visitor registration and maximise exhibitor ROI by positioning Road Expo Scotland as the essential annual gathering for Scotland's road infrastructure sector – where decision-makers, technical specialists and industry leaders connect to shape the future of Scotland's road networks.

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Key Messages

For Decision-Makers

Access Scotland's complete road infrastructure ecosystem under one roof – where strategic partnerships are formed and procurement decisions are influenced.

For Technical Specialists

Discover practical solutions across five core themes – major project delivery, network management, innovation and technology, net zero and climate resilience, and safer roads and workforce – curated specifically for Scotland's challenges.

For Industry Leaders

Join Scotland's roads specialists at the sector's premier infrastructure event – where relationships drive contracts and technical credibility wins projects.

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Campaign Channels

Digital Ads + Social
Start Sep – Nov
Email Marketing
Start 1st Sep
Website
Exhibitors live 1st Sep
Trade Publications
Sep – Nov

Trade Publications

Highways UK Magazine16,000 print + digital subscribers
Project Scotland12,500 circulation | 25,000+ online audience
Scotland Construction Now15,000+ construction industry
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Target Audience

Primary Visitors

  • Local Authority Decision-Makers: Directors, heads of highways, procurement managers across all 32 Scottish councils
  • Government & Agencies: Transport Scotland, Scottish Government infrastructure teams, road agencies
  • Senior Engineers: Technical specialists who write specifications and influence purchasing decisions
  • Major Contractors: Tier 1 contractors, engineering consultancies, construction companies

Secondary Visitors

  • Technology Adopters: Asset management professionals seeking innovation solutions
  • Utilities & Emergency Services: Network operators requiring road interface solutions
  • Academic & Research: Universities, research institutions focused on transport technology
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Timeline

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Campaign Duration
Sep 1 – Nov 24
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Intensive Visitor Acquisition
Oct 1 – Oct 31
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Event Preview Launch
Nov 1
4
Sustained Push
Nov 1 – Nov 24

Partner Marketing to Members

ICE Scotland
IHE
ITS (UK)
RSTA
RSMA

*Full list of partners to be announced on 1st September

Transport Scotland

Powered by Transport Scotland

Government endorsement provides unparalleled credibility and access to public sector decision-makers – internal communications, stakeholder briefings, policy updates, and direct connection to Scotland's near £4.3 billion transport investment programme, including £1.2 billion committed to the trunk road network in 2026–27 alone.

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