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About this event

India has seen significant growth in its road network over the last five years, as the government has given priority to this sector. For the financial year 2022-23, the Central budget allocated more than Rs 2.70 trillion to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH).

India currently has one of the largest road networks in the world, spanning over 5.8 million km. Of this, around 2% are National Highways, 3% are State Highways and the rest are part of the district and rural road network. Over 64.5% of all goods and 90% of passenger traffic move by road.

The government has identified various economic corridors help transform India’s economy. The importance attached to the sector is also evinced by the fact that it accounts for approximately 18% of the National Infrastructure Pipeline. Various state governments are also developing critical road corridors as a catalyst of economic development.

Lately the focus has been on road safety, green initiatives, digital transformation and augmentation of funding sources.

LOCATION

JIO Convention Centre Mumbai

SPEAKERS

50 Speakers

DATE

8th & 9th July 2026
10.00 AM – 5.30 PM

SPONSORS

20 Sponsors

INFRASTRUCTURE INDUSTRY IN INDIA

Infrastructure sector is a key driver for the Indian economy. Massive investments have been made in the construction industry by both public and private enterprises in recent years. India plans to spend US$ 1.4 trillion on infrastructure during 2019-23 to have a sustainable development of the country. The Government has suggested investment of Rs. 5,000,000 crore (US$ 750 billion) for railways infrastructure from 2018-30.

India and Japan have joined hands for infrastructure development in India’s Northeast states and are also setting up an India-Japan Coordination Forum for Development of Northeast to undertake strategic infrastructure projects for the region

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Mr. Bidur Kant Jha

Director,

New Technology for Highway Development, MoRT&H

SPEAKERS

Lt Gen (Retd) Rajeev Chaudhry

Former Director General Border Roads Organisation, Chairman

RAHSTA EXPO Committee

Mr. DK Sen

Advisor to CMD, Development Projects & Minerals & Metals, L&T and Former Whole-time Director & Sr. Executive Vice President (Development Projects),

L&T

Ajay Hans

Managing Director,

GHV Infra Projects

Col. Parikshit Mehra

Secretary

Government of Telangana

Mr. Rajesh Chaabra,

Chief Technical and Sustainability Officer,

NxtInfra Trust

Mr. Bovin Kumar

CEO, Cube Highways & Transportation

Asset Advisors

Mr. Suhas Eklahare

Executive Vice President,

NCC Ltd

Mr. Satish Pandey

Head, Flexible Pavement Division

CSIR-CRRI

Prof. Dharamveer Singh

Professor,

Dept of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

WHY ATTEND

  • Reinforce your position as a thought leader in the Infrastructure Industry
  • Get a chance to interact with Industry Stalwarts and Policy Makers
  • Get effective solutions to Infrastructure related queries shared by the industry experts
  • Get yourself updated through recent trends
  • Take advantage of focused networking sessions to enter the strategic partnerships

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

  • Road operators – Road products (Geosynthetics, Steel, Bitumen, etc.)
  • Construction firms and contractors
  • Infrastructure development organizations
  • Construction equipment providers
  • OMT organizations and service providers
  • Government agencies
  • International financial agencies
  • Technology solution providers (GIS, RAMS, etc.)
  • Financial institutions and banks
  • Consultants – Coir geotextile manufacturers
  • Road development agencies – Legal firms, etc.

Past Partners

EVENT SCHEDULE

Day 1
Day 2
TIME SESSION
10:00 - 10:25 am

Inaugural Keynote

India’s Highways at an Inflection Point: From Expansion to Value Creation

India’s road sector is entering a decisive phase – where scale alone is no longer enough. As fiscal pressures rise and project complexity increases, the focus is shifting from rapid expansion to long-term value, efficiency, and asset performance.

  • NHAI’s fiscal realities and the future of public funding
  • From kilometre expansion to value-driven corridor development
  • Monetisation, InVITs and the evolving role of private capital
  • What the next growth model for highways must look like
10:25 - 11:15 am

PANEL DISCUSSION

Financing Roads & Highways in a Capital-Constrained Era

With capital becoming more selective and risks more visible, financing India’s highways is undergoing a structural reset. This session brings together investors, developers and policymakers to examine what will be the next wave of funding.

  • The future of InVITs and asset recycling in India (Raajmarg Infra InvIT and similar structures)
  • Investor expectations: risk allocation, returns and governance
  • Is the current bidding environment financially sustainable?
  • Global lessons in financing large-scale infrastructure
11:15 - 12:05 pm

Contractors’ Perspective: Execution Realities, Risks & the Quality Imperative

Behind every project milestone lies a complex web of execution challenges. As projects become more demanding and margins tighter, contractors are being forced to rethink risk, quality and participation strategies.

  • Project slowdown: reality, perception, and pipeline uncertainty
  • Working capital stress, margins and risk recalibration
  • NHAI vs State ecosystems: payments, processes and predictability
  • Deep discounting, L1 pressures and long-term project viability
  • Standardisation gaps, disputes and accountability frameworks
12:05 - 12:25 pm

Opening Ceremony (VIP window)

  • Lamp Lighting
  • Welcome Address
  • Address by Chief Guest / Government Dignitary
  • Formal Conference Opening
12:25 - 12:30 pm
  • Key messages from policy, finance and execution discussions
  • Setting the context for industry recognition and awards
12:30 - 12:30 pm Networking Lunch & Delegate Transition
03:00 - 03:45 pm Registration for Awards
04:00 - 07:30 pm

RAHSTA Awards & Construction World Most Admired Brands Awards

(Including RAHSTA Awards – Sustainable Roads, Smart Highways, Safety & Innovation)

04:00 - 07:30 pm

RAHSTA Awards & Construction World Most Admired Brands Awards

(Including RAHSTA Awards – Sustainable Roads, Smart Highways, Safety & Innovation)

TIME SESSION
09:30 - 10:00 am

Global Keynote

Global Roads & Highways: What India Must Adopt – Not Reinvent

As one of the fastest-growing infrastructure markets, India has the opportunity to leapfrog by adopting proven global practices rather than reinventing them.

  • Global best practices in road, bridge and tunnel development
  • Lessons from infrastructure failures and recoveries
  • Digital twins, safety governance and asset intelligence
  • Where India must accelerate adoption v/s experimentation
10:00 - 11:15 am

Panel Discussion 1

Designing Roads for Sustainability, Durability & Climate Resilience

The future of road infrastructure lies in building assets that last longer, perform better, and withstand climate stress – while optimising lifecycle costs.

  • Lifecycle-based design vs lowest-cost construction
  • Low-carbon materials and climate-resilient pavements
  • Scaling alternative materials: plastic waste, slag, fly ash
  • Bridging the gap between global standards and Indian practices
  • From specification-based to performance-driven design
11:15 - 11:30 am Tea Break
11:30 - 12:45 pm

Panel Discussion 2

Bridges & Tunnels: Complex Engineering, Safety & Future Readiness

As India moves toward more complex and high-value infrastructure, bridges and tunnels are becoming critical to connectivity – but also to risk.

  • Structural health monitoring, sensors and predictive systems
  • Why infrastructure fails: design, execution or governance?
  • India’s tunnel pipeline and the challenge of scale
  • TBM dependency and the need for domestic capability
  • Integrating roads with rail and multi-modal infrastructure
12:45 - 01:45 pm

Networking Lunch

01:45 - 03:00 pm

Panel Discussion 3

Technology as a Risk-Mitigation Tool for Developers & Investors

Technology is no longer optional – it is central to reducing risk, improving asset performance, and building investor confidence.

  • AI-driven monitoring across the project lifecycle
  • Digital twins and intelligent corridor management
  • Predictive maintenance and lifecycle optimisation
  • Is technology ahead of policy and procurement frameworks?
  • Building lender confidence through data-driven infrastructure
03:00 - 03:15 pm Coffee Break
03:15 - 04:30 pm

Panel Discussion 4

Construction Equipment & Technology: Driving Productivity Under Pressure

With tighter margins and rising expectations, construction efficiency is under scrutiny. Equipment innovation and workforce capability will define project outcomes.

  • Smart equipment, telematics and automation
  • Reducing fuel consumption and improving sustainability
  • Workforce skill gaps and site-level execution challenges
  • Cost pressures vs technology adoption
  • The future of semi-autonomous and intelligent machinery
04:30 - 05:30 pm

Rebuilding Confidence in India’s Roads & Highways

A decisive dialogue bringing together key stakeholders to address the sector’s most pressing structural challenges.

Outcome-driven discussion on:
  • Strengthening quality assurance and accountability frameworks
  • Bridging the gap between policy intent and on-ground execution
  • Governance, transparency and industry responsibility
  • Enabling sustainable financing and investor confidence
  • Accelerating technology adoption across the ecosystem
05:30 - 06:00 pm

Conference Closing

  • Key takeaways and strategic insights
  • Announcement of post-conference White Paper
  • Vote of Thanks

Contact Us

For booking exhibition space and for sponsorship:

Maharashtra: Chandrashekhar : 86524 93000 | Chandrashekhar.B@ASAPPinfoGlobal.com

Gujarat & M.P. Ninad : 86577 58122 | Exhibition1@ASAPPmedia.com

South : Anupama : 84228 74045 | Exhibition2@ASAPPmedia.com

For delegate seats for the conferences:

Name: Anushree
Phone: +91 97695 77206
Email: delegate@ASAPPinfoGlobal.com

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