Future-proofing vital networks
Several factors – including climate change, emerging security threats and evolving usage patterns – pose significant challenges to critical infrastructure, particularly the ageing assets on which transport networks often depend.
Future-proofing our transport infrastructure will mean building greater durability into the design, construction and operation of new assets and, crucially, making the vast range that we already own more resilient.
The ICE’s new Resilient Transport conference will explore how engineers can achieve all this. The inaugural event, to be held in Manchester on 23-25 September 2026, will focus on innovation, adaptation and effective asset management.
It will comprise a two-day content programme on 23-24 September, with speakers presenting papers across several streams, followed by technical site visits on 25 September. It will also feature an exhibition, a gala dinner and numerous other networking opportunities.
The conference will cover themes including:
- Building resilience across transport networks and asset lifecycle stages.
- Adapting ageing infrastructure while balancing budgets and risks.
- Using digital tools and data to build smarter renewals programmes.
- Reducing carbon and waste.
- Applying a systems approach to infrastructure and delivering wider value from projects.
- Designing assets that can adapt to evolving transport trends.
The full programme will be announced in summer 2026.
Registration
Delegate registrations are now open. Resilient Transport will include two days of conference sessions on 23-24 September, plus daytime and evening networking events and a gala dinner. On 25 September there will be technical site visits.
The outline conference programme will be announced in spring 2026.
A special discounted admission fee will be available to speakers presenting their papers and to academic attendees.
Sponsorship opportunities
Support the event as an exhibitor, promoting your brand and engaging with many of the sector’s leading figures. Find out more by downloading the sponsorship brochure or contacting our sponsorship team, led by Perry James.
