The Engineering, Innovation & Technology (EIT) Forum returns this August, bringing together engineers, project managers, technologists, policymakers and industry leaders to share learnings, explore emerging technologies and discuss the future of transport infrastructure delivery. Join NTRO at this year's forum to hear Chief Technology Officer Russell Gallagher present and visit our latest Network Survey Vehicle (NSV) on display.
NTRO is looking forward to participating in the 2026 Queensland Government Department of Transport and Main Roads Engineering, Innovation & Technology (EIT) Forum.
Join our Chief Technology Officer, Russell Gallagher, as he presents Data Led, Innovation Driven, exploring how the latest advances in infrastructure measurement, integrated data systems and visualisation are helping transport agencies turn data into faster, more informed decisions.
Be sure to visit the NTRO display to see our latest Network Survey Vehicle (NSV), showcasing the technology behind high-quality road condition data collection. Designed to capture a range of network condition information efficiently and accurately, the NSV demonstrates how innovation is helping road owners better understand their assets and support evidence-based maintenance and investment decisions.
We look forward to connecting with colleagues from acrossthe transport sector.


Russell Gallagher specialises in the commercialisation of transport technologies and innovation. He supports the Mobility Futures and Infrastructure Management teams. Russell commenced employment with NTRO in 2022. He has a mixed engineering and consulting background with over 20 years of experience across automotive, aerospace, defence, government and transport industries.
Russell has built several autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence systems, robotic systems, concept cars, tanks, heavy machinery, electric bikes, and jet aircraft. He has led many cross-disciplinary engineering and research teams, both locally and internationally.
Prior to joining NTRO, Russell was Chief Engineer for Research & Technology at Rheinmetall Defence Australia. He has previously worked for KPMG, BAE, Ford and several other large and small engineering companies both here in Australia and internationally.