25 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
Explore the six technology themes shaping this year's conference
This year's conference has been carefully curated around six technology pods, each tackling one of the biggest questions facing the industry today through keynote presentations, expert panels and real-world case studies.
Pod 1: AI
How do we move beyond AI experimentation and build a strategy that delivers real business value?
Discover how leading organisations are embedding AI into everyday project delivery, developing organisation-wide AI strategies and exploring the next generation of Agentic AI. Hear practical case studies and join discussions focused on moving from pilots to measurable business outcomes.
Pod 2: Information Management
How can better information management and connected data unlock smarter collaboration and better project outcomes?
Explore the future of information management, from connected data and interoperable systems to next-generation documentation and digital delivery. Learn how organisations are improving collaboration and creating trusted information across the asset lifecycle.
Pod 3: Smart Asset Management
How can digital technology, connected data and AI transform the way we manage and optimise our assets?
Hear how major infrastructure owners are using digital twins, predictive maintenance, AI and smart building technologies to improve operational performance, reduce risk and deliver more resilient infrastructure.
Pod 4: Industrialised Construction
What will it take for industrialised construction to become the industry's standard way of delivering projects?
Join industry leaders as they discuss modern methods of construction, DfMA, modular delivery and the future of industrialised construction. Discover how organisations are delivering projects faster, more efficiently and at greater scale.
Pod 5: Digital Infrastructure
How do we deliver the digital and energy infrastructure needed to power the AI economy?
As demand for AI accelerates, so too does the need for hyperscale data centres, resilient energy networks and future-ready digital infrastructure. Explore the challenges, opportunities and innovations shaping the next generation of infrastructure projects.
Pod 6: Automation & Robotics
Are automation and robotics ready to solve construction's productivity, safety and skills challenges at scale?
Discover how robotics, automation and intelligent project delivery are moving from trial projects into mainstream construction. Learn where these technologies are already delivering value and what the future construction site could look like.
Who you will meet
Sample of Attendees
575+
Attendees
15+
Sponsors/Exhibitors
20
Awards
45
Expert Speakers