Hyderabad, 13th November, 2026: The 85th Annual Session of the Indian Roads Congress (IRC) 2026 will witness the inauguration of its Technical Exhibition on November 18, 2026 at Hitex, bringing together leading industry players, infrastructure experts, technology providers and stakeholders from across the world and the country to showcase advancements and innovations for the construction and maintenance of roads and bridges.
Speaking about the exhibition Shri Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, Hon’ble Minister for Roads and Buildings, Government of Telangana, said: “Telangana is steadily advancing towards a future defined by world-class infrastructure, seamless connectivity and sustainable development. Our vision for Rising Telangana is to build a robust road network that connects people, industries, markets and opportunities, while strengthening the state’s position as a leading destination for investment and economic growth. Platforms such as the 85th Annual Session of the Indian Roads Congress provide an excellent opportunity to bring together new upcoming technologies, engineering expertise and industry collaboration. We are committed to embracing modern solutions and creating infrastructure that will not only meet today’s needs but also lay a strong foundation for the aspirations of future generations.”
Shri G. Vasant Naik the Local Organising Secretary, for The annual session of 85th IRS, chaired a meeting of all committee members to review the arrangements for the upcoming 85th Annual Session of the Indian Roads Congress. During the meeting, he went through the work done so far, checked the technical details of each task and asked the committee members to complete the remaining work on time so that the conference runs smoothly.
The Technical Exhibition will serve as an important platform for showcasing the latest technologies, innovative construction materials, modern equipment, engineering solutions and emerging practices in road infrastructure development, maintenance and safety. It will provide an opportunity for industry participants, policymakers, engineers and researchers to exchange knowledge, explore new technologies and discuss solutions for building safer, more sustainable and future-ready road and bridges networks.
The exhibition will be held at the P.V. Narasimha Rao Hall and will have 401 stalls in total, with 104 global and Indian companies taking part as exhibitors.
About the 85th Annual Session of Indian Roads Congress
The 85th Annual Session of the Indian Roads Congress will be held in Hyderabad, Telangana, from 19th to 22nd November 2026 with the Technical Exhibition inaugurated on 18th November. The session brings together engineers, researchers, academicians, industry, central and state government departments through technical sessions, council meetings, panel discussions and an exhibition on the future of roads and highways in India.
About Indian Roads Congress
The Indian Roads Congress is the apex body of highway engineers in India. Established in 1934, it provides a national platform for engineers, researchers and road authorities to share knowledge and experience and to develop codes, standards and guidelines for the planning, design, construction and maintenance of roads and bridges. Its Annual Session is held every year and brings together professionals from across the road sector.
