It's a great pleasure to announce the second and last extension of the deadline for abstract submission to the ITA - AITES World Tunnel Congress 2018 that will take place in Dubai from 20 - 26 April 2018. The deadline of abstract submission has been extended up to September 18th in response to numerous requests and due to the increased interest in WTC 2018.

Through keynotes by scholars and practitioners, in oral sessions, posters presentations and exhibitions, the Conference will reflect an overview of the latest developments in tunnel and underground space planning, design and construction. The topics of WTC 2018 will ensure an exchange of latest information and opinions and will provide an opportunity for the senior and young tunnelling professionals, as well as representatives to the academia and industry, to exchange new ideas, to establish research or business relations and to find partners for future collaboration. Please submit your abstract here. http://www.wtc2018.ae/congress/call-for-papers/ . 36/17.