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
Why attend
Experience a transformative day of knowledge-sharing and vibrant discussions at New Civil Engineer’s Water and Floods conferences . The event brings together industry leaders and supply chain professionals for an immersive programme of inspiring keynotes, insightful panel discussions, and highlights of groundbreaking projects.
Decision-makers and influencers from across the water and floods industry come together for New Civil Engineer Water and Floods , coming together to connect with key players shaping the future of water infrastructure. It provided an opportunity to deepen understanding, network with industry leaders, and contribute to the dialogue that will help define the next era in water engineering.
These two conferences are collocated and the only UK event bringing together professionals from the flood, water and major project development across these areas.
The conference plus pass will enable you access to both events
Reasons to attend
Discover
Delve into client pipelines to discover where water companies will be focusing their investment and get real insight into the future tender process
Be inspired
Be inspired by the industry experts who are pushing the boundaries in sustainable design, construction and maintenance and finding new ways to embrace technology and improve asset management
Explore
Debate with your peers how the climate agenda will shape the future of the water sector and what the industry needs to do to embrace it during our group discussion sessions to share insight and collaboration
Learn
Get up-to-date insight into water projects from exploring insights from the biggest UK projects, to discovering what is happening at a smaller scale through our project case study sessions
Network
Join your peers to be part of a critical discussion at a critical time for the industry
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.