As the global demands on road infrastructure grow ever more complex — from extreme weather and ageing networks to rising traffic volumes and the imperative of decarbonisation — innovation and new technologies has never been more vital. In the session “New Technologies and Innovation in the Road Sector”, we invite leaders, practitioners, researchers and industry experts to explore how the next generation of tools, methods and systems are reshaping the way roads are designed and managed.
This session will focus on the cutting-edge of mobility and infrastructure technologies and their application in a real context. It is a forum for those who are defining the future of roads — not just in response to change, but ahead of it.
This session is designed for public-sector road agencies, infrastructure owners, operators and contractors, technology developers and integrators, transport researchers, consultants, and policy-makers. Whether you are already deploying digitalisation and automation in your operations, or you are beginning to investigate what “smart infrastructure” might mean for you — you will find value, inspiration and concrete take-aways here.

Why attend?
Gain insight into emerging technological trends and how they are being applied in diverse climatic, financial and operational contexts.
Engage with innovators who are translating research into field-tested solutions, and operators who are deploying them at scale.
Share your own experiences, successes and lessons learned, and contribute to setting global best practice for resilient, sustainable road mobility.

What you will take away?
- A deeper understanding of how new technologies are enabling resilient, low-carbon and cost-effective road services in every season.
- Practical case-studies of innovation and new technologies applications — from pilot projects to full-scale roll-outs — across a variety of geographies and conditions.
- Networking opportunities with leading experts and with peers facing similar challenges and opportunities.
- Inspiration and actionable ideas to bring back to your organisation, advance your practice, and strengthen your innovation roadmap.

We invite you to join us in Chambéry for this session, to help shape the future of roads in an era of transformation. Together, we can move from the promise of innovation to the reality of implementation — ensuring that our road networks are ready for today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities.