26 November 2026 | Hilton Metropole London
About the conference
Construction News and New Civil Engineer TechFest 2026, will provide a compelling day of content highlighting the forward-thinking application of technology as well as innovation in the design, build and materials used in the infrastructure and buildings sectors. Explore what is happening in the sector to take away key learnings and innovation to implement in your projects.
Embrace the opportunity to network with likeminded peers, major clients and tech savvy innovators to develop your understanding of the engineering and construction industry’s future.
The 2026 programme will feature:
3 content stages
Startup innovation alley
Live judging zone
Key reasons to attend
Techfest attracts attendees from across the entire construction and civil engineering industries from top tier clients, contractors, consultants, architects and leading technology providers, innovators and start-ups.
Learn and be inspired
by leading keynote speakers from within and beyond the civil engineering and construction sectors
Gain insight
into the technologies and innovations that are making an impact on projects throughout the conference and the live judging of projects on the day
Debate the challenges
around adoption of technology and exchange ideas and solutions with project leads
Celebrate the projects
, teams and companies doing most to harness the technologies that will drive the industry forward and reward your own staff during the NCE TechFest gala dinner and awards ceremony
Network
with like-minded innovation driven industry leaders and influencers from clients and their supply chains in the infrastructure and building sectors, all under one roof in one day
Festival event stages:
This year's programme features three exciting interactive stages enabling delegates to customise their own agenda and discover the topics and subjects that are of most interest to them.
Big Ideas Stage
Hear insightful keynote sessions on cutting edge technologies and outside of industry experts, to inspire you and your teams. This stage will feature fireside chats with industry leading speakers and executive insight sessions focused on technology and innovation within both the construction and civil engineering sectors
Design and Delivery Stage
Explore and learn about the latest technologies driving forward change within design and construction. This stage is all about doing things better. Hear from those at the coalface of design and delivery who are using technology and innovation to boost productivity, cut waste, and improve collaboration.
From modern methods of construction (MMC) to AI-enabled design tools and digital twins on site, this stage explores the practical realities of driving smarter, faster, and more sustainable construction, covering everything from preconstruction through to project handover.
Asset Management Stage
This stage dives into how innovation is reshaping the way we manage and maintain infrastructure and buildings throughout their entire lifespan. From predictive maintenance to smart sensors and AI-powered monitoring, the focus is on smarter, data-led strategies that extend asset life and reduce cost.
Explore case studies from across sectors, including highways, rail, water, energy, and built assets, where new thinking is enabling proactive maintenance, risk management, and long-term resilience.
Who you will meet
Sample of Attendees
575+
Attendees
15+
Sponsors/Exhibitors
20
Awards
45
Expert Speakers