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Our vision is to be the Institute of Choice for Highway Engineers. Our mission is to provide professional development opportunities, support and leadership for individuals to achieve and maintain professional recognition.

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Events

IHE Branch Event

IHE Greater London Branch Conference 2026 – Under Pressure

  • CPD Value: This event is awarded 6 CPD Hours
Dates Location Cost (ex VAT)
Fri 26 Jun 2026 De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, London IHE Members £50, Students £25, Non Members £75

Local Authority Delegates - FREE using code 'GLB2026'

ALL BOOKINGS ARE VAT EXEMPT
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Full Details

Times: 9:00am – 4:00pm

The IHE Greater London Branch is proud to host its annual conference at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, London, on 26 June.

This year’s theme, “Under Pressure”, reflects the growing challenges faced across the highway industry.

The programme will focus on DfT’s Local Road Maintenance Rating System, showcasing best practice, practical innovation and funding approaches.

Expect a day packed with actionable insights to support your daily work, along with valuable opportunities to connect with fellow highway professionals.

Programme

09:00 – 09:30 – Registration – Tea, Coffee & Pastries

09:30 – 09:35 – Welcome from Lixi Pan, Vice Chair of the IHE Greater London Branch

09:35 – 10:00 – What Good Looks Like – DfT Local Road Maintenance Ratings

10:00 – 10:25 – What the Data Tells Us – London Survey Evidence and Network Deterioration

10:25 – 10:50 – Turning Survey Data into Asset Decisions in London Boroughs

10:50 – 11:05 – Panel 1 – Challenges in Implementing Asset Management Plans and How to Overcome Them

11:05 – 11:35 – Coffee Break 

11:35 – 12:00 – Preventative Materials and Early Interventions

12:00 – 12:25 – Term Contracts, Data and Carbon Led Decisions

12:25 – 12:50 – Lifecycle Asset Management and Treatment Selection

12:50 – 13:05 – Panel 2 – How to Turn Best Practice into Real Practice

13:05 – 14:05 – Buffet Style Lunch

14:05 – 14:30 – Permanent Pothole Repair at Scale – Spray Injection, Thermal and Mastic Methods

14:30 – 14:55 – Paving the Way to Sustainability – High RAP Asphalt on the TLRN

14:55 – 15:20 – Lane Rental, Innovation Funding and Network Planning

15:20 – 15:35 – Panel 3 – Practical Innovations and Funding Opportunities

15:35 – 16:00 – Closing Remarks from Herbert Micallef, Chair of the IHE Greater London Branch

For any booking queries, please email events@theihe.org.

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