Congress themes

Main theme of the Congress:

Underground spaces in the service of a sustainable society

Sub themes:

Planning the usage of subterranean spaces

‐ New dimensions of rock engineering/construction
‐ Investigation and data management
‐ Design and architecture
‐ Excavation methods and equipment
‐ Service and maintenance

Municipal services

‐ Wastewater
‐ Waste processing
‐ Fresh water tunnels
‐ Energy distribution and stockpiling

Operational technologies

‐ Conditions
‐ Equipment
‐ Facilities
‐ Safety and security
‐ Monitoring

Traffic and logistics

‐ Rail
‐ Road
‐ Communication
‐ Multipurpose
‐ New innovations

Geologic disposal of nuclear waste

‐ Concepts
‐ Proposals
‐ Projects

Renewable energy

‐ Hydropower
‐ Geothermal power

Project management

‐ Administration
‐ Finance
‐ Quality and risk management
‐ Environmental impact assessment
‐ Lifecycle management
‐ Contractual relationships