Transport Technology Forum Autumn Update 2026

About This Event

The Transport Technology Forum Autumn Update 2026 is a one-day event taking place on 17 November 2026 at the Institution of Engineering and Technology in Birmingham. The event is run by the Transport Technology Forum, which is funded by the Department for Transport and delivered by LCRIG. Local authority delegate places are fully funded by private sector support, including catering and refreshments. The event typically attracts more than 150 delegates.

The programme brings together national government, local authorities, suppliers and academia to explain government policy and showcase best practice and innovation in transport technology. Attendees will hear directly from central government, including representatives from the Department for Transport, and have opportunities to discuss key issues and share ideas and solutions. A full agenda will be shared closer to the event date.

For UK SMEs working in transport technology or local highway services, this event offers direct access to government policy updates and the chance to understand how local authorities are applying technology solutions. It provides a platform to explore how transport technology can deliver improved local highway services and to connect with decision-makers from councils and central government. The event fills quickly, so early booking is recommended.

Key Takeaways

• Direct access to Department for Transport policy updates and government representatives
• Opportunity to showcase innovation and best practice to local authority decision-makers
• Networking with over 150 delegates from councils, suppliers and academia
• Fully funded attendance for local authority delegates including catering and refreshments

Who Should Attend

• Transport technology suppliers seeking local authority contracts and partnerships
• Local authority officers responsible for highway services and transport technology
• SMEs developing solutions for improved local highway operations
• Academia and researchers working on transport innovation