What's On at Traffex 2026 CBS Arena, Coventry | 20–21 May 2026

6 Conference Theatres

Traffex isn't built around debate. It's built around delivery. Across six dedicated theatres, every session is designed to give you something you can act on - real case studies, real costs, real timelines.

The Roadmap Theatre (Powered by Highways Magazine) The central hub for industry insight. Sessions cover the complete road infrastructure lifecycle — from procurement and planning through to delivery, maintenance and recycling. Chaired by Dominic Browne, Editor of Highways Magazine. Read More

The TechTalks Theatre Fast, focused, no waffle. Fifteen-minute presentations on the emerging and existing technology that's genuinely changing how the industry operates. Read More

The Solutions Studio Small groups. Facilitated sessions. Real problems, tackled in real time. The Solutions Studio is where you come with a challenge and leave with a plan. Read More

Plus three further theatres covering EV, winter maintenance and parking - co-located with Cold Comfort and Parkex.

Hear from game-changers

Traffex 2026 brings together the ministers, regulators and practitioners who are shaping Britain's road network right now, including:

• Simon Lightwood MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Roads and Buses)
• Ruth Cadbury MP, Chair of the Transport Select Committee
• Elliot Shaw, Chief Customer and Strategy Officer, National Highways
• Darren Capes, Head of Road Infrastructure Technology, Department for Transport
• Rachel Gittens, Deputy Director, Strategic Road Network, Office of Rail and Road
• Emily See, President, Local Government Technical Advisors Group (LGTAG)

Plus senior leads from Surrey County Council, Oxfordshire County Council, Blackpool Council, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Brighton & Hove and more.

Road improvement solutions

Over 150 suppliers, all in one place. Browse solutions across surfacing, traffic management, ITS, safety, street lighting, winter maintenance and more - and actually talk to the people behind them. No gatekeepers, no sales calls later. Just direct conversations with the supply chain that keeps Britain's roads moving.

Navigating the complexities

Your EV Connect stage will examine the complexities of EV infrastructure funding and delivery (case studies), leveraging AI in EV infra deployment, chargepoint accessibility and rural areas.

Headline Partner

National Highways will once again play an integral roll throughout the agenda as well as hosting their own Networking Lounge on the show floor for local authorities and major contractors.

Plan your two days before you arrive.

Use the app to browse exhibitors, add conference sessions, and arrange meetings directly with suppliers or contacts. No queueing, no missed conversations.

App will be live from April 22nd 2026. Once you are registered to attend, you'll be notified when to access the app.