On behalf of the Canadian Tunnelling Association and the 2026 World Tunnel Congress Organizing Committee, I’m pleased to extend my warmest greetings and invite you to take part in this not-to-be-missed event, which will take place from May 15 to 21, 2026, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Montreal is an island at the confluence of the St. Lawrence and Ottawa rivers. Steeped in history yet at the same time a dynamic technological crossroads, Montreal holds THE top spot as a host city for international congresses in America, for many reasons: its legendary safety, its cultural dynamism (more than 30 languages are spoken here), its world-renowned gastronomy, not to mention underground Montreal and its 33 km-long pedestrian network.
The event will be held at the Palais des congrès de Montréal, one of the world’s most renowned convention and exhibition centres, thanks to its event technologies, ultramodern spaces and exceptional organization services. The site features a vast exhibition area showcasing new technologies, original products and services related to underground construction. The exhibition, technical program and state-of-the-art conference setting will encourage interaction and the exchange of ideas.
The conference theme, “Connecting communities through underground infrastructure”, addresses the vital role the tunnelling industry plays in connecting our communities through underground infrastructure. This enables the industry to build underground networks of transportation, water and sanitation, utilities and energy that cross, connect and unite cities, regions and continents.
WTC 2026 aims to bring together our international community of tunnelling practitioners to share their experience and knowledge to make our projects safer, more economical, more resilient and more sustainable. It will not only generate considerable benefits for the tunnelling industry in Montreal, the province of Quebec and Canada as a whole, but will also promote Canadian expertise.
The scientific program, technical sessions and social activities will enable delegates to participate in exchanges, acquire new knowledge and establish new contacts with professionals from all over the world.
Together, we connect places through tunnels and underground spaces to preserve the surface for nature and human enjoyment!
ANDRÉ J. RANCOURT
Chair of the WTC 2026 Organizing Committee
For further information please visit
https://wtc2026.ca/
