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The LCRIG Innovation & Learning Festival 2024, held at the new location of Stoneleigh Park in Kenilworth, was a resounding success. This year's festival expanded its focus on learning, offering a range of CPD-certified technical training sessions and interactive workshops.


The event showcased innovation in highways maintenance and transport technology, bringing together the public and private sectors. It provided local authorities with the opportunity to connect with exhibitors and discover new innovations, products, and solutions to address their current and future challenges.

This year also saw the introduction of the LCRIG Start-Up Zone, which provided funded places for eligible small businesses and start-ups to demonstrate their cutting-edge products and solutions.


More than 600 delegates attended over the two days including 80 different highway authorities from across England, Scotland and Wales, as well as the Department for Transport (DfT), academia, industry associations, the supply chain and media.

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Agenda

Registration, Exhibition & Networking

Day 1 registration, exhibition and networking.

Location: Exhibition hall registration desks

Technical Training Session: Tensar
Tony Roe

Sustainable Pavement Design using Geosynthetics

Explore the advantages of using Tensar geogrids in your next roads project.

Location: Technical Learning Theatre

  • Tony Roe (Regional Civil Engineer at Tensar)

    Tony Roe

    Regional Civil Engineer at Tensar
Technical Training Session: Stabilised Pavements Ltd
Justin Osborne

Sustainable Innovation: Recent Advances in Pavement Recycling

Find out about the benefits of In Situ Recycling, a low-carbon alternative for the maintenance or reconstruction of roads.

Location: Technical Learning Theatre

  • Justin Osborne (Business Development Manager at Stabilised Pavements Ltd)

    Justin Osborne

    Business Development Manager at Stabilised Pavements Ltd
Technical Training Session: Milestone Infrastructure
Phil Raven

Low Carbon Innovations in Oxfordshire

Learn about the innovative solutions implemented across Oxfordshire and lessons learnt from key innovation activities delivered over the last year including Wantage Layby ‘Living Lab’ project, a trial of graphene enhanced asphalt, and insights from a recent pothole trial.

Location: Technical Learning Theatre

  • Phil Raven (Head of Technical Design at Milestone Infrastructure Ltd)

    Phil Raven

    Head of Technical Design at Milestone Infrastructure Ltd
Technical Training Session: Foster Contracting Ltd
Craig Andrews

Delivering Carbon and Cost Savings for Better Roads

Find out how pavement solutions can create substantial carbon savings as well as reduce the frequency of interventions. Learn the 8 main pavement failure mechanisms to help local authorities to form a brief for the correct type of pavement maintenance on their highway networks.

Location: Technical Learning Theatre

  • Craig Andrews (Technical Director of Foster Contracting Ltd)

    Craig Andrews

    Technical Director of Foster Contracting Ltd
Technical Training Session: Velocity UK
Gavin Blogg

Asphalt Preservation - Time to change how we manage our road network

Learn about carbon inputs into different surfacing materials as well as the whole life cycle benefits of adopting asphalt preservation in delivering asset management strategies. Gain detailed knowledge of how to utilise asphalt preservation to maximise the benefit of each £ spent.

Location: Technical Learning Theatre

  • Gavin Blogg (Head of Business Development at Velocity UK Ltd)

    Gavin Blogg

    Head of Business Development at Velocity UK Ltd
Technical Training Session: Blue Phoenix
Ben Foster

Incinerator Bottom Ash Aggregate: Aggregates in the circular economy

Find out how Bottom Ash Aggregate contributes to the circular economy, the product application and its benefits, which include CO2 savings, reduction in emissions, reduction in transport and avoidance of landfill.

Location: Technical Learning Theatre

  • Ben Foster (Technical Sales Support Manager at Blue Phoenix UK)

    Ben Foster

    Technical Sales Support Manager at Blue Phoenix UK
Lunch, Exhibition & Networking

Day 1 lunch, exhibition and networking.

Technical Training Session: Westcotec
Olly SamwaysWill Spinks

Is there a future for Vehicle Activated Signs (VAS)?

Find out how VAS have developed from basic speed detection to intelligent detection and learn about new solutions available for local authorities to procure, giving increased benefits for road safety.

Location: Technical Learning Theatre

  • Olly Samways (Sales Director of Westcotec)

    Olly Samways

    Sales Director of Westcotec
  • WS

    Will Spinks

    Business Development Representative at Westcotec
Technical Training Session: XAIS-PTS
Leonardo RodriguesMichael Aiken

A Risk-Based Approach to Lining and Road Markings Maintenance

Tailored for municipal engineers, Maintenance planners, infrastructure managers, and manufacturers, the presentation introduces a risk-based maintenance strategy, emphasising safety and optimal resource utilisation to prolong the lifecycle of road assets and ensure compliance with regulations.

Location: Technical Learning Theatre

  • Leonardo Rodrigues (Senior Infrastructure Analyst Consultant at XAIS-PTS Limited)

    Leonardo Rodrigues

    Senior Infrastructure Analyst Consultant at XAIS-PTS Limited
  • MA

    Michael Aiken

    Highways Operations Manager at Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council
Technical Training Session: SRL
Gordon Stitt

Contributing factors around the selection of portable and temporary systems

Discover how local authorities and traffic management companies can select the appropriate technology to minimise delays during junction improvements.

Location: Technical Learning Theatre

  • Gordon Stitt (Business Development Manager - ITS at SRL Traffic Systems Ltd)

    Gordon Stitt

    Business Development Manager - ITS at SRL Traffic Systems Ltd
Technical Training Session: Rennicks UK
Robert Tait

Optimise Winter Maintenance: IoT Weather Stations for Safer Roads

Explore how IoT weather technology is transforming winter maintenance operations, providing solutions to challenges faced by operators and enhancing road safety and operational efficiency.

Location: Technical Learning Theatre

  • Robert Tait (Sales Director of Rennicks UK Limited)

    Robert Tait

    Sales Director of Rennicks UK Limited
Technical Training Session: Meon
Russell SmallridgeSimon Shearwood

Moving the Needle in Line Marking

Meon share the journey the industry is on regarding traditional methods of line marking and the transition to new innovative more sustainable Rapid-curing MMA solutions.

Location: Technical Learning Theatre

  • Russell Smallridge (Head of Decarbonisation Strategy at Meon Ltd)

    Russell Smallridge

    Head of Decarbonisation Strategy at Meon Ltd
  • SS

    Simon Shearwood

    Senior Engineer (Pavements & Structures) at Norse Highways
Technical Training Session: iTip Safety Handles
Andy Hill

iTip provide an update on Qualifying Innovator Process.

Location: Technical Learning Theatre

  • Andy Hill (Marketing at iTip Safety Handles)

    Andy Hill

    Marketing at iTip Safety Handles
Technical Training Session: Wrekin Products
Dave Sanders

Overcoming common causes of access cover failure

Learn how to overcome the common causes of access cover failures and the benefits of implementing a risk-based strategy for managing street ironwork.

Location: Technical Learning Theatre

  • Dave Sanders (Head of Technical Sales at Wrekin Products Ltd)

    Dave Sanders

    Head of Technical Sales at Wrekin Products Ltd
Technical Training Session: Aisin RoadTrace & Transport Scotland
Joffroy PirlotStephen Craig

Predicting Crashes with Harsh Braking Data from Connected Vehicles

Discover the science behind harsh braking and the new tools available to understand high-risk areas.

Location: Technical Learning Theatre

  • JP

    Joffroy Pirlot

    Product Manager at AISIN RoadTrace
  • Stephen Craig (ITS & CAV Strategy Manager at Transport Scotland)

    Stephen Craig

    ITS & CAV Strategy Manager at Transport Scotland
Technical Training Session: Gaist
Christina Liassides

Lifecycle Modelling for Highways

Specifically geared towards highways engineers, learn how data can be used to facilitate improved highways infrastructure and find out what lifecycle modelling is and why we use it.

Location: Technical Learning Theatre

  • Christina Liassides (Head of Professional Services at Gaist)

    Christina Liassides

    Head of Professional Services at Gaist
Exhibition & Networking
Evening Networking EventSponsored by Stabilised Pavements Ltd

Evening networking event, including live entertainment from acclaimed Queen tribute band, Supersonic Queen.

17:00 - Bar opens and networking event starts
18:00 - Food served
19.30 - Supersonic Queen
21.30 - Buses to pick up public sector delegates

Location: Evening Networking Hall

Registration, Exhibition & Networking

Day 2 registration, exhibition & networking.

Location: Exhibition hall registration desks

Technical Training Session: IKO
Steve Dalton

Mastic Asphalt and Gussasphalt for highways in the UK

Learn what Mastic Asphalt is and how it differs from other bituminous highways products. Find out about the application methods and the associated benefits to the highways sector.

Location: Technical Learning Theatre

  • Steve Dalton (Technical Manager - IKO Road at IKO Plc)

    Steve Dalton

    Technical Manager - IKO Road at IKO Plc
Technical Training Session: KOREC
James Tindall

Learn about the practical use of drone/UAV mapping for highways maintenance & monitoring.

This session covers the different types of drones/UAV’s, the legal flying requirements and data that can be created to support highways planning and maintenance.

Location: Technical Learning Theatre

  • JT

    James Tindall

    Mobile Mapping Consultant at KOREC Group
Technical Training Session: Vaisala
Henry Brocklehurst

A Joined-up Thinking Approach to Achieving Efficiencies Through Advancements in Highway Data Collection

Find out how advancements in artificial-intelligence and connected vehicle technologies have allowed for a more dynamic approach in collecting pavement condition and asset data across highway networks.

Location: Technical Learning Theatre

  • Henry Brocklehurst (Sales Manager at Vaisala Ltd)

    Henry Brocklehurst

    Sales Manager at Vaisala Ltd
Exhibition & Networking
Technical Training Session: Solar Gates UK
Neil SampsonSam Shean

Update on Qualifying Innovator project.

Location: Technical Learning Theatre

  • Neil Sampson (Founder Director of Solar Gates UK)

    Neil Sampson

    Founder Director of Solar Gates UK
  • Sam Shean (Highways & Traffic Services Manager at Reading Borough Council)

    Sam Shean

    Highways & Traffic Services Manager at Reading Borough Council
Technical Training Session: KaarbonTech
Graeme Forward

Using Data & Innovation to Improve Tree Risk Management

Discover how tree risk management is revolutionising tree asset inventory collection and the benefits of remote sensing technology.

Location: Technical Learning Theatre

  • Graeme Forward (Managing Director of Kaarbon Technology Ltd)

    Graeme Forward

    Managing Director of Kaarbon Technology Ltd
Technical Training Session: HYDRO International Storm Water Management
Chui Green

Discover Hydro International, an industry leading technology in remove pollutants from stormwater runoff, before discharge into natural SuDs, water courses, or public sewers.

Location: Technical Learning Theatre

  • CG

    Chui Green

    Commercial Manager - Technical at Hydro International (UK) Ltd
Lunch, Exhibition & Networking

Day 2 lunch, exhibition & networking.

Event closes

Event closes.

Location

Stoneleigh Park
7 Eastgate
Stoneleigh Park
Kenilworth
CV8 2LG

Kenilworth, England, United Kingdom

See route

Contact us

For additional event or venue information, please send an email to charlotte.bromley@lcrig.org.uk

Sponsors and Partners

Local Authorities and Exhibitors

  • 2024 Local Authorities

    Birmingham City Council

  • Blackburn with Darwen Council

  • Blackpool Council

  • Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council

  • Brighton and Hove City Council

  • Buckinghamshire Council

  • Calderdale Council

  • Cambridgeshire County Council

  • Central Bedfordshire Council

  • Cheshire East Highways

  • Cheshire West and Chester Council

  • City of Doncaster Council

  • City of Wolverhampton Council

  • Clackmannanshire Council

  • Cornwall County Council

  • Cornwall Highways

  • Coventry City Council

  • Cumberland Council (Cumbria West)

  • Derby City Council

  • Derbyshire County Council

  • Devon County Council

  • Dorset Council

  • East Riding of Yorkshire Council

  • East Sussex County Council

  • Essex Highways

  • Gloucestershire County Council

  • Halton Borough Council

  • Herefordshire County Council

  • Hertfordshire County Council

  • Hull City Council

  • Kent County Council

  • Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council

  • Kirklees Council

  • Lancashire County Council

  • Leeds City Council

  • Leicester City Council

  • Leicestershire County Council

  • Lincolnshire County Council

  • Liverpool City Council

  • London Borough of Enfield

  • Luton Borough Council

  • Milton Keynes City Council

  • Norse Highways

  • North Somerset Council

  • North Yorkshire County Council

  • Northumberland County Council

  • Nottingham City Council

  • Nottinghamshire County Council

  • NY Highways

  • Oxfordshire County Council

  • Reading Borough Council

  • Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council

  • Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

  • Salford City Council

  • Sefton Council

  • Sheffield City Council

  • Shropshire Council

  • Somerset County Council

  • South Gloucestershire Council

  • Southend-on-Sea City Council

  • Staffordshire County Council

  • Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council

  • Stoke-on-Trent City Council

  • Surrey County Council

  • Telford and Wrekin Council

  • Thurrock Council

  • Transport for Greater Manchester (Combined Authority)

  • Via East Midlands Ltd

  • Warwickshire County Council

  • Welsh Government

  • West Berkshire Council

  • West Northamptonshire Council

  • West Sussex County Council

  • Westmorland & Furness Council

  • Wigan Council

  • Wiltshire Council

  • Wokingham Borough Council

  • Worcestershire county Council

  • 2024 Exhibitors

    2Rent UK Ltd

  • AISIN RoadTrace

  • Alchera Technologies Ltd

  • Arcadis

  • Archway Roadmaster UK Ltd

  • ARTSM (Association Road Traffic Safety and Management)

  • Asphalt Group Ltd

  • Asphalt-IQ Ltd

  • Ainsty Timber Marketing ATM

  • Better Futures

  • Blue Phoenix UK

  • Brightly Software Limited

  • Causeway Technologies

  • Chevron Traffic Management Ltd

  • Coeval Ltd

  • Connor Specialist Paving Ltd

  • University of Coventry

  • Eloy

  • Eurovia UK Ltd

  • Express Mobile Soil Testing

  • Fibenol

  • Foster Contracting Ltd

  • Gaist

  • Gautam ZEN UK LTD

  • GeoPlace

  • Glasdon UK Ltd

  • HAAS Alert

  • Highway Care Ltd

  • Huesker Ltd

  • Hydro International (UK) Ltd

  • IRSS UK

  • IHE (Institute Highway Engineers)

  • IKO Plc

  • iTip Safety Handles

  • JCB

  • Jenoptik

  • Kaarbon Technology Ltd

  • KERBED IT Limited

  • Kerbo Charge Ltd

  • Kiely Bros Ltd

  • Kier Transportation Limited

  • KL Systems Ltd

  • Korec Group

  • Loughborough University

  • Map16 Asset Management Ltd

  • Meon UK

  • Metrail Construction

  • Miles Macadam Limited

  • Milestone Infrastructure Ltd

  • MSF Ltd

  • Multevo Limited

  • NAL Ltd

  • ND Brown Limited

  • Nuphalt Contracting Ltd

  • NWSRG (National Winter Service Research Group)

  • ONO App LTD

  • PelicanCorp

  • Primary Engineer

  • Proteus Equipment Ltd

  • RedStag Materials

  • Re-Flow

  • Rennicks UK Limited

  • Rhino Asphalt Solutions

  • Roadmender Asphalt

  • Roadside Technologies Ltd

  • Robotiz3d

  • Route Reports Limited

  • RSMA (Road Safety Markings Association)

  • RSTA (Road Surface Treatments Association)

  • Saint Gobain PAM UK Ltd

  • Salford City College Group (SCC)

  • Simplifai Systems Limited

  • Solar Gates UK

  • South Cave Tractors Ltd

  • SRL Traffic Systems Ltd

  • Stabilised Pavements Ltd

  • StarTraq Limited

  • Harsco Metals Group Limited

  • Tarmac

  • Technical Civils Solutions Ltd

  • Tensar

  • Traffic Management Products Ltd

  • Trojan Energy Ltd

  • Truvelo (UK) Ltd

  • University of Birmingham

  • Vaisala Ltd

  • Velocity UK Ltd

  • Westcotec

  • WJ Group

  • WMCA

  • Wrekin Products Ltd

  • XAIS-PTS Limited

The LCRIG Innovation and Learning Festival showcases innovation and collaborative learning in highways maintenance and transport technology.


The event brings public and private sector together, providing an opportunity for local authorities to connect with exhibitors and find out about new innovations, products and solutions that will help to meet their current and future challenges.