Bridges Conference & Exhibition

Bridges is a conference and exhibition connecting people, projects and technology for better bridges. The 2027 event at the Coventry Building Society Arena is themed Build to Last. Lead the Change. Investment in the UK's bridges is reaching the sector through more routes than ever, including the third Road Investment Strategy, the DfT Structures Fund, multi-year maintenance funding and rail network investment, shaped by the government's 10-year infrastructure strategy. With much of the UK’s bridge stock ageing and under pressure, the priority is keeping existing structures safe, open and fit for the future while new schemes add to the pipeline. The programme covers inspection, assessment and monitoring, repair, strengthening and replacement decisions, innovative materials, methods and technologies, and building skills and capacity. The exhibition showcases solutions driving change, giving attendees and suppliers the chance to talk through real problems face to face.