The RAHSTA Forum 2024, scheduled for August 30, 2024, at Hotel Sahara Star, Mumbai, will serve as a critical precursor to the highly anticipated 14th RAHSTA Expo. This major event, focusing on “Roads and Highways Sustainable Technologies & Advancement,” is slated to take place on October 9-10, 2024, at the Jio Convention Centre, Mumbai.
The RAHSTA Forum will be inaugurated by the Chairman of the RAHSTA Expo Committee and former MD and CEO of JCB India and Ashok Leyland. The forum is designed to set the stage for the Expo, which aims to be a cornerstone event in the India Construction Festival, bringing together leading industry figures to explore cutting-edge advancements in road and highway infrastructure. The forthcoming RAHSTA Expo will feature over 100 exhibitors and is expected to attract more than 5,000 visitors. The event will also host over 50 distinguished speakers, providing a platform for in-depth discussions on innovations and sustainable practices in road construction and maintenance.
At the RAHSTA Forum, participants will engage in a key panel discussion titled “Discussion on BOT Revised Scheme, QCBS Tender System, and Road Projects Being Awarded.” This session, moderated by Managing Partner and Founder of Udvik Infrastructure, will include a panel of notable experts: RK Pandey, Former Member of NHAI and RAHSTA Committee Member; Prof. Principal Scientist at CSIR-Central Road Research Institute; CEO of IRB Infrastructure Developers; Managing Director at Equirus; and COO at Highway Concessions One.
The discussion will address critical issues impacting the road and highway sector, including updates to the BOT (Build-Operate-Transfer) scheme, the QCBS (Quality and Cost-Based Selection) tender system, and the trends in road project allocations.
The RAHSTA Forum represents a valuable opportunity for industry professionals to gain insights, network with peers, and participate in discussions that will shape the future landscape of road and highway infrastructure in India. As a precursor to the Expo, it promises to offer substantial value to stakeholders in the sector.
