2024 Local Authorities
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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.
Agenda
- Registration, Exhibition & Networking
Day 1 registration, exhibition and networking.
Location: Exhibition hall registration desks - Technical Training Session: Tensar
Tony RoeSustainable 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
- Technical Training Session: Stabilised Pavements Ltd
Justin OsborneSustainable 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
- Technical Training Session: Milestone Infrastructure
Phil RavenLow 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
- Technical Training Session: Foster Contracting Ltd
Craig AndrewsDelivering 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
- Technical Training Session: Velocity UK
Gavin BloggAsphalt 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
- Technical Training Session: Blue Phoenix
Ben FosterIncinerator 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
- Lunch, Exhibition & Networking
Day 1 lunch, exhibition and networking.
- Technical Training Session: Westcotec
Olly Samways•Will SpinksIs 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- WS
Will Spinks
Business Development Representative at Westcotec
- Technical Training Session: XAIS-PTS
Leonardo Rodrigues•Michael AikenA 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- MA
Michael Aiken
Highways Operations Manager at Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council
- Technical Training Session: SRL
Gordon StittContributing 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
- Technical Training Session: Rennicks UK
Robert TaitOptimise 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
- Technical Training Session: Meon
Russell Smallridge•Simon ShearwoodMoving 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- SS
Simon Shearwood
Senior Engineer (Pavements & Structures) at Norse Highways
- Technical Training Session: iTip Safety Handles
Andy HilliTip provide an update on Qualifying Innovator Process.
Location: Technical Learning Theatre
Andy Hill
Marketing at iTip Safety Handles
- Technical Training Session: Wrekin Products
Dave SandersOvercoming 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
- Technical Training Session: Aisin RoadTrace & Transport Scotland
Joffroy Pirlot•Stephen CraigPredicting 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
- JP
- Technical Training Session: Gaist
Christina LiassidesLifecycle 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
- Exhibition & Networking
- Evening Networking Event • Sponsored 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 DaltonMastic 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
- Technical Training Session: KOREC
James TindallLearn 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
- JT
- Technical Training Session: Vaisala
Henry BrocklehurstA 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
- Exhibition & Networking
- Technical Training Session: Solar Gates UK
Neil Sampson•Sam SheanUpdate on Qualifying Innovator project.
Location: Technical Learning Theatre
Neil Sampson
Founder Director of Solar Gates UK
Sam Shean
Highways & Traffic Services Manager at Reading Borough Council
- Technical Training Session: KaarbonTech
Graeme ForwardUsing 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
- Technical Training Session: HYDRO International Storm Water Management
Chui GreenDiscover 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
- CG
- Lunch, Exhibition & Networking
Day 2 lunch, exhibition & networking.
- Event closes
Event closes.
Sponsors and Partners
2024 Festival Networking Partner
2024 Festival Networking Partner
Event Organiser
Event Organiser
Local Authorities and Exhibitors
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.
