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Key Figures

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edition of the International Congress of the French Tunnelling and Underground Space Association (AFTES)
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exhibitors
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industry professionals
Countries represented, including the main ones:
France, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium.

years of the congress
speakers

Countless opportunities for meetings and networking

One of the most significant international events in the industry

Why become a partner?

Public & Private Clients (Project Owners)

  • Government Authorities & Municipalities
  • Public Transport Operators
  • Energy & Utilities Companies
  • Mining & Natural Resources Companies
  • Urban Planning Agencies

Engineering & Construction Companies

  • Major EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) Contractors
  • Specialized Tunneling Contractors
  • Underground Infrastructure Developers

Tunneling & Drilling Equipment

  • Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) Manufacturers
  • Rock Excavation & Drilling Equipment
  • Microtunneling & Pipe Jacking Solutions

Structural & Safety Solutions

  • Shotcrete & Sprayed Concrete Systems
  • Grouting & Ground Improvement Solutions
  • Explosion & Fire Protection Systems
  • Structural Health Monitoring Systems

Tunnel Monitoring & Smart Technologies

  • Surveying & Monitoring Technologies
  • Ventilation & Safety Systems
  • AI & Digital Twin Technologies for Tunnels
  • IoT-Connected Sensors for Underground Environments

Consulting & Engineering Firms

  • Geotechnical & Structural Engineering Experts
  • Tunnel Design & Construction Consultants
  • Hydraulic & Underground Water Management
  • Risk & Resilience Engineering Firms

Academic & Research Institutions

  • Leading Universities & Research Centers
  • International Research Initiatives
  • Urban Underground Planning Research

Tunneling & Underground Construction Associations

  • Global Organizations
  • Regional & National Associations

Safety & Regulatory Bodies

  • Global Standards Organizations
  • Occupational Safety & Health Agencies
  • Fire Safety & Emergency Response Committees

Technological Innovations & New Techniques in Underground Construction

  • Digital Twin & BIM for Underground Infrastructure
  • AI-Driven Risk Assessments
  • Advanced Materials (Self-Healing Concrete, Fiber-Reinforced Polymers)
  • Robotics & Automation in Tunnel Construction
  • Modular Precast Tunnel Segments

Sustainable Solutions for Environmental Challenges

  • Carbon-Neutral Tunneling Practices
  • Energy-Efficient TBMs
  • Water Recycling & Sustainable Drainage Systems
  • Low-Emission Concrete & Eco-Friendly Materials
  • Life Cycle Assessment for Underground Projects

The Underground City & Urban Management Applications

  • Smart Underground Space Planning
  • Multi-Use Underground Facilities (Logistics, Parking, Data Centers)
  • Underground Pedestrian & Cycling Infrastructure
  • Resilient Underground Utility Networks

Worker Safety & Occupational Health in Underground Environments

  • Advanced Ventilation & Air Quality Monitoring
  • Autonomous Safety & Evacuation Systems
  • Wearable Sensors & Real-Time Health Monitoring
  • Noise & Vibration Reduction Technologies

Large-Scale Underground Projects: Financial & Organizational Challenges

  • Contractual Models for Mega Tunneling Projects
  • Project Complexity Management & Risk Mitigation
  • Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) & Alternative Financing Models
  • Advanced Scheduling & Delay Prevention Systems
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Stakeholder Integration

The Future of Underground Infrastructure: Flexibility, Resilience & Innovations

  • Adaptive & Multi-Purpose Underground Structures
  • Climate-Resilient Tunnel Designs
  • AI-Optimized Underground Traffic & Logistics Networks
  • Self-Maintaining Underground Infrastructure
  • Energy Storage & Geothermal Applications in Underground Spaces

Infrastructure Investment Funds

  • Key Investors
  • Venture Capital for Tunnel Tech Startups

Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)

  • Large Scale Infrastructure Investments
  • Innovative Funding Mechanisms for Underground Infrastructure

Key Industry Conferences & Exhibitions

  • Global Tunneling Events
  • Wider Construction & Infrastructure Events

Industry Publications & Media

  • Tunneling-Specific Publications
  • General Construction & Infrastructure Media

Contact

Zhonghua HU

Commercial Manager
zhonghua.hu@gl-events.com
+33 (0)6 44 27 69 93

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