2026 Agenda at a Glance
Two days of practical conference sessions built around the challenges and opportunities that matter most to Scotland's roads sector right now — from major project delivery and net zero to safety, skills and innovation.
Core Themes
Five themes running through both days of the programme, built around real Scottish evidence and live case studies.
Delivering Scotland's Roads
Projects, investment and supply chain — from the A9 dualling to A83 and beyond.
Managing and Maintaining the Network Under Pressure
Ageing assets, rising expectations, and doing more with less.
Innovation and Technology
Driving smarter, more resilient roads — AI-driven asset management, ITS and telematics.
Net Zero & Climate Resilience
Low-carbon materials, whole-life carbon costing and sustainable roads.
Safer Roads, Stronger Workforce
Enabling safer roads and creating a stronger, more diverse workforce.
Session by session
Draft programme — sessions, speakers and timings are all subject to change.
What Transport Scotland Needs from the Sector in 2026 — Senior TS Address
20 min
Panel 1: Delivering the A9 and Scotland's Major Road Projects — Key Developments and Opportunities
45 min
20 min
ITS / Digital Traffic Management
10 min
Morning break — tea, coffee & exhibition
25 min
Panel 2: Managing Ageing Infrastructure, Resilience and Targeting Investment
45 min
Materials Innovation / Digital Twin Platforms
10 min
Lunch & exhibition
50 min
Roads as a Career — Attracting the Next Generation
20 min
Coordinating Roadworks to Protect Bus Services
20 min
Winter in the Age of AI: Sensor & AI Case Studies (East Renfrewshire, Dundee)
10 min
Panel 3: Where Scotland Leads the Way — Technology and Innovation for Efficiency and Cost Savings
45 min
AI-Driven Asset Management and Operations: What Scottish Councils Are Doing Now
20 min
AI Defect Detection / Digital Inspection or Highway Network Resilience Tool
10 min
Day 1 close — exhibition continues, networking to 17:00
Scotland's Roads: The Engine of the Economy — Cabinet Secretary / Stephen Flynn MSP
20 min
Back to Black — Aberdeenshire's Approach to Winter Readiness and Climate Resilience
20 min
Risk-Based Asset Management for Local Roads: a Practical Guide
20 min
Climate / Environmental Monitoring Platforms
10 min
Morning break — tea, coffee & exhibition
20 min
Panel 4: Enhancing Safety Across Scotland's Roads
45 min
20 min
Road Safety Technology / AI Detection / VMS
10 min
Lunch & exhibition
45 min
Panel 5: Net Zero & Climate Adaptation — What's Actually Changing on the Ground
45 min
20 min
Net Zero Materials / Green Infrastructure
10 min
Major Events & Legacy: Roads Readiness for the Grand Depart and Euro 2028
20 min
Closing remarks — Transport Scotland reflections & thank you. End by 16:00
Join us at SEC Glasgow, 24–25 November 2026
Co-located with Bridges Scotland. In partnership with Transport Scotland.
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