The World Tunnel Congress 2025 will focus on sustainability, innovation, and Tunnelling into a sustainable future.

Researchers, academics, and professionals are invited to contribute to the advancement of our industry. Starting March 1st WTC is opening its Call for Papers, an opportunity to share innovative ideas, research findings, and case studies with international experts and peers.  

Submission Topics

WTC is looking for original submissions on a broad range of topics:

 1.   Innovative tunnelling

2.   Safety underground

3.   Use of underground space

4.   Investigations and ground characterization

5.   Planning and design of underground space

6.   Conventional tunnelling

7.   Mechanised tunnelling

8.   Complex geometries including shafts and ramps

9.   Grouting and groundwater control

10. Instrumentation and monitoring

11. Operation, inspection, and maintenance

12. Contractual aspects, financing, and risk management

13. Impact from climate change 

Why Submit?

By participating in WTC 2025, you'll be contributing to the global dialogue on tunnelling and underground space development. This is a chance to:

• Showcase your work on an international platform
• Network with leading experts and organizations
• Gain insights into the latest industry trends and innovations
• Influence the future direction of tunnelling research and practice

Paper Submission Key Dates: 

• Initial call for abstract - 1 March 2024
• Deadline abstracts - 31 May
• Abstract notification of acceptance - 1 July 2024
• Full paper submission deadline - 30 Sept 2024
• Full paper notification of acceptance - 15 Dec 2024
• Full paper revision deadline - 5 Jan 2025
• Final paper notification of acceptance - 26 Jan 2025
• Authors registration deadline - 9 Feb 2025

How to Submit ?