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Leonard was proud to be a partner of the 2026 edition of Innovation Inspiration Day, organized by VINCI Construction UK. The event brought together VINCI Construction UK teams, as well as participants across other business lines and countries within VINCI, external partners, customers and innovative solution providers committed to a common challenge: accelerating innovation to make our industries safer, more productive and sustainable. Throughout the day, participants discovered technologies and solutions ranging from physical AI to new sustainable materials, from smart infrastructure monitoring to advanced construction methods. A key strength of the event was its hands-on approach: connecting operational teams directly with solution providers to discuss concrete challenges, explore proven use cases and accelerate deployment at scale. As Yogesh Patel highlighted in his opening remarks, innovation creates lasting value when it moves beyond pilots and becomes embedded in everyday practice, supported by the right processes, technologies and skills. A big thank you to the VINCI Construction UK teams, as well as to all exhibitors, speakers and participants, for making this such an inspiring day. Because innovation is not only about ideas, it is about turning them into real-world impact. FM Conway Ltd VINCI Building UK VINCI Facilities Eurovia UK Woodrow Taylor Ringway Jean Lefebvre (UK) Ltd Initivo Consultancy Limited Hounslow Highways Ringway Jacobs BEAR Scotland Zayane Boucher Philip Reid Yogesh Patel