Ignite Sessions at Bridges Scotland

5 Minutes to Light the Way Forward

Have an innovative project, practical engineering solution, research insight or emerging technology to share? Present it in just five minutes and ignite the conversations that drive real change. 

Ignite sessions at Bridges Scotand

Ignite Sessions provide a platform for exhibitors, academics and local authorities to showcase practical solutions, innovative approaches, research and emerging technologies that address real challenges facing the bridges sector. 

Whether you're presenting lessons learned from a project, AI research, sustainable solutions, digital transformation strategies, novel service delivery methods or interdisciplinary breakthroughs, this is your opportunity to connect and inspire. 

Why participate? 

  • Connect with collaborators across sectors and disciplines. 
  • Showcase your work to industry decision-makers and influencers. 
  • Generate discussion about your project, research or approach. 
  • Help bridge the gap between research, industry and public service. 

 

We welcome submissions covering: 

  • Practical engineering solutions 
  • Innovative projects 
  • Emerging engineering techniques 
  • Asset management initiatives 
  • Inspection and monitoring technologies 
  • Research findings 
  • AI and digital transformation 
  • Sustainable solutions 
  • Process and service innovations 

 

Five minutes. Big ideas. Real impact. 

Send a summary of your project or idea in two or three sentences describing the proposed presentation, including the name, title and contact details of the presenter, by email to the conferences team at conferences@hgluk.com by Friday 2 October 2026. 

If selected, final PowerPoint presentations must be submitted by Tuesday 10 November 2026.