Press release - The STUVA conference with accompanying trade exhibition (STUVA-Expo), to allow the public to attend the event in the usual manner from November 24 to 26, 2021 at the Karlsruhe Trade Fair Centre. 

The STUVA conference represents one of the most important forums for the entire field of underground space. With more than 3,800 professionals from over 20 countries at the last count, it is one of the world's leading and largest events in the tunnel sector, bringing together the entire value chain of the tunnel industry for professional exchange. The traditional festive evening on the first day of the STUVA conference has become an absolute highlight of the event in recent years, where business partners meet in a pleasant atmosphere. The lecture events are bilingual throughout (simultaneous translation German/English) and will take place on November 24 and 25. Parallel to the lecture series "Tunnelling", lectures on "Tunnel Operation/Planning" will be presented in a separate hall. 

Over 60 cutting-edge and exciting technical presentations and numerous innovative products at the accompanying STUVA-Expo. 

Safety first 

Only persons who are either fully vaccinated or recovered or who have tested negative for coronavirus (according to CoronaVO Baden-Württemberg of 25.06.2021) will be granted access to the event. Therefore, it is strongly recommended for participation to be vaccinated in time to ensure full protection before the event. Otherwise, non-vaccinated persons should get tested before arrival. A test centre will be set up on site as a fall back level. Information on further measures, such as the hygiene concept valid for the event, will be announced here and at www.stuva-expo.de. Information on possible entry restrictions to Germany can be found on the website of the Federal Ministry of the Interior, for Building and Home Affairs. Visit https://www.stuva-conference.com/en. 31/21.