Hyderabad, Nov 12: The Indian Roads Congress will hold its 85th Annual Session in Hyderabad, Telangana, from 19th to 22nd November 2026 at the HITEX Exhibition Centre. The session will bring together engineers, researchers, academicians, students, contractors, consultants, manufacturers and government departments to discuss the future of roads and highways in India
Speaking about the event, Shri Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, Minister for Roads and Buildings, Government of Telangana, said,
“It is a matter of pride for Telangana to host this prestigious national event. The Roads and Buildings Department is making every effort to ensure a smooth and memorable experience for all delegates. As we work towards the vision of Telangana Rising, robust road infrastructure and connectivity will play a pivotal role in driving the state’s growth and development. This conference will provide an important platform for sharing knowledge, exchanging ideas and exploring innovative approaches to building a stronger, more connected and future-ready road network.”
The minister further added,
”The 4-day congress will lay focus on areas such as sustainable infrastructure, digital technologies, climate resilience, multimodal transportation, electric mobility, artificial intelligence and innovations in highway engineering. A total of about 19 technical sessions, many of them running in parallel, include sessions for students and research scholars, academicians, scientists and senior officials from R&D department, contractors, consultants and NGOs. Private stakeholders such as equipment, machinery, material and software manufacturers will also make presentations. In addition, there will be presentations by international organizations and multilateral agencies”.
Furthermore, the session will also host IRC’s key institutional meetings. These include the 238th Council Meeting on 19th November, the 90th Meeting of the Highway Research Board on 20th November, a meeting of Principal Secretaries, Secretaries, Engineers-in-Chief and Chief Engineers, the voting of IRC members for the election of Council members and the 85th Business Meeting on 21st November. The 239th Council Meeting will be held on 22nd November.
Cultural programmes will be held in the evenings of 19th, 20th and 21st November. The session will conclude on 22nd November with post-session tours for delegates and accompanying persons and a technical site visit.
