MHA+ Annual Event 2026 – book your place now

The MHA+ Annual Event returns on 23 September 2026 at Holywell Park Conference Centre, Loughborough – and places are filling up.

This free, CPD accredited event brings together highways and transport professionals from local authorities and framework partners for a full day of learning, collaboration and networking.

This year’s theme is Highways and Transport: The Future, exploring how planning, policy, innovation, technology and sustainability can help shape what comes next for our sector amid major changes in local government and infrastructure delivery.

The day includes:

  • Keynote presentations including the future vision for roads and transport from the Department for Transport
  • Cross-sector perspectives on supporting infrastructure growth
  • Interactive workshops covering Local Government Reorganisation, Integrated Transport, Professional Development, Network Resilience, Technology Innovation, and Efficient Roads and Highways
  • Networking with peers and MHA+ framework suppliers throughout the day

MHA+ Annual Awards 2026

The event also hosts the MHA+ Annual Awards 2026, celebrating outstanding innovation delivered through MHA+ frameworks. Shortlisted teams will present on the day, with winners decided by attendee vote.

Who should attend

This event is open to all MHA+ members and is particularly recommended for Early Careers staff looking to gain exposure to key industry challenges and opportunities.

How to book

This event is free of charge to MHA+ members. Book your place through your MHA+ Learning Management System account via the event page: www.mhaplus.org.uk/events/annual-event-2026/. Bookmark the event page and check back regularly.