Members of PIARC TC 1.5 Disaster Management from across the globe were asked to present and participate in a panel discussion at Highways UK in October 2024 : “PIARC Disaster Management Committee Panel: Ensuring the network remains operational during unprecedented conditions.” Highways UK is a major event for the highways and transportation industry in the UK that provides a conference, exhibition, and networking opportunities. This briefing note provides details on the thought provoking, highly relevant and applicable presentations and discussions taking place at this event. It was of high importance given the unprecedented extreme weather events that are occurring more and more frequently around the world. It also focused on the critical nature of our road networks in providing not only growth and well-being to our economies but also the essential connections required for societies to thrive, as well as a vital necessity during our responses to these extreme events.