The deadline May 30, 2025 for abstract submissions is approaching fast! Don’t miss your chance to be part of the WTC2026 program and join the conversation on the conference theme: ‘’Connecting communities through underground infrastructure.''

Here’s a reminder of the topics for the WTC2026:

• Contractual Practices, Insurance and Risk Management  
• Planning and Use of Underground Space  
• Site Investigation and Ground Characterization  
• Instrumentation, Monitoring and Remote Sensing  
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning  
• Conventional Tunnelling in Challenging Conditions  
• Sequential Excavation and NATM  
• Mechanized Tunnelling in Challenging Conditions  
• Immersed Tunnels  
• Caverns and Power Houses  
• Microtunnelling  
• Shaft Design  
• Innovative Tunnelling  
• Robotics and Automation  
• Ground Support and Lining Design  
• Grouting, Groundwater Control and Waterproofing  
• Digital and Information Technology  
• Operation, Inspection, Maintenance and Rehabilitation  
• Safety in Tunnelling  
• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Tunnelling  

Submit your abstract:

• To play a vital role in connecting our communities through underground infrastructure
• To join the international community of tunnelling practitioners to share your experience
• To meet with experts and stakeholders 
• To be part of the program- share your research and expertise.

Click here to send the abstract. Visit https://wtc2026.ca/programme/abstracts/. 20/25.