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In an era of unprecedented high level of industrial activities within Australasia, as well as the strong pipeline of upcoming projects we are pleased to announce that the 17th Australian Tunnelling Conference will be held on 11 – 12 May 2022 at the Aerial UTS Function Centre in Sydney.
With a comprehensive, two-day agenda, the Conference will overview current and future tunnelling projects, discuss the latest industry developments and hear from those at the forefront of the most recent Australasian and global tunnelling projects.
This leading industry gathering will bring together tunnelling leaders, engineers, and industry experts to share best practice ideas in tunnelling design, construction, safety, and maintenance.
Topics to be addressed include:
- Industry outlook & future-proofing
- Updates and case studies on current and future projects – Australia & International
- Project financing, contracting and tunnel commissioning
- Geotechnical investigations, excavation and TBM management
- Standards in tunnel construction including improvements in Fire, safety and ventilation
- Design and planning & innovative construction
- Environmental Assessment, Stakeholder Engagement, and Community Impact
- Latest technology showcase
- Overcoming challenges – workforce resourcing and training
speakers

Howard Smith
Director, Elizabeth line, Transport for London

Daniel Powrie
Project Director, Sydney Metro West

Tim Brown
Construction Director, Western Harbour Tunnel

Paolo Cucino
Chief Executive Officer at SYSTRA SWS Italy

Kerryn Wilson
Associate Director – Asset Management and Materials, AECOM

Andy Thompson
Senior Vice President, Tunnels Practice Design Manager, Mott MacDonald

Mark Trim
Principal, Tunnelling Practice Lead, McMillen Jacobs Associates, Sydney

Nick Longley
Partner, HFW Australia

Cr Ryan Murphy
Chair, Public & Active Transport Committee, Brisbane City Council

Martin Rauer
Regional Manager, China Railway Engineering Equipment (Australia) Pty Ltd

Dr Karin Bäppler
Head of Business Development and Geotechnics & Consulting, Herrenknecht AG

Mustafa Toker
Chief Digital Solutions Architect, Yunex Traffic – Singapore

Dr Sean Sweeney
CEO, City Rail Link Ltd

Dr David Oliveira
Discipline Lead - Tunnels , Jacobs TYPSA Design Joint Venture

Keryn Pauley
Senior Human Factors Advisor, Acmena

Ben Rouvray
Principal Engineer, Pells Sullivan Meynink

Stacey Vorwerk
Chartered Professional Engineer (Civil), Department of Transport

Geoff Charlesworth
Senior Technical Director – Ground Engineering and Tunneling, AECOM

Adrian Callus
Associate Geotechnical Engineer, Arup

Helen Williams
Executive General Manager Transport, SYSTRA ANZ

Phil Clark
Director Tunnel Structures, Transport for NSW; Chairperson, NSW Chapter, Australian Tunnelling Society

Evan Smith
National Sustainability Lead, Holcim Australia

Kirsty Bauer
Senior Associate Sustainability Consultant, SMEC
Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities
The 17th Australian Tunnelling Conference, brings together key industry leaders from across Australia and Internationally.
There are many opportunities for networking including social events such as networking drinks, lunches and refreshment breaks making this not just a conference… but an all encompassing industry “experience”.
Event sponsorship or exhibiting will allow your organisation to:
- Build relationships with potential and existing clients
- Generate leads from a high-level, targeted audience
- Close sales in a more personal manner than via phone
- Demonstrate your product in person
- Network with the industry
- Build brand awareness
Please note that this event will incorporate a digital attendance component to enable speakers and attendees who are not permitted to travel the opportunity to attend still virtually.
To see what is on offer please contact:
Megan Rogulski
Sponsorship Manager
E: Megan.Rogulski@informa.com.au
T: 02 9080 4334
Sustainability
Our Commitment to Sustainability
In Australia, we are committed to running our events in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Across Informa Connect we are focusing on the short and long-term sustainability impacts we have on customers and colleagues alongside the communities we work in.
We recognise that it’s not just about the way we produce our events and products but recognising that we have a role to play in providing a space to work in partnership together with our markets to inspire the sustainable development of the industries we serve.
To read more on our latest sustainability reports and Faster Forward initiatives – click here.
when & where
11 - 12 May 2022
Aerial UTS Function Centre + Virtually delivered
UTS Building 10, Level 7, 235 Jones Street
Ultimo, NSW 2007
Tel: 02 9514 1632
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contact
Still have a question?
General Information & Registration
Customer Service
+61 2 9080 4307
info@informa.com.au
Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities
Megan Rogulski
+61 2 9080 4334
Megan.Rogulski@informa.com.au
Speaking Enquiries
Alex Bennet
Conference Manager
Alex.Bennet@informa.com.au
Marketing & Media Enquiries
Chris Shorthouse
+61 415 047 287
chris.shorthouse@informa.com