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In an era of unprecedented high levels of underground construction and a strong pipeline of upcoming projects we are pleased to announce that the 19th Australian Tunnelling Conference will be held on the 14-15 May at the UTS Aerial Function Centre, 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 Australia & International projects
- Project financing, contracting and commissioning
- Sustainable development – embracing the era of low-carbon, intelligent technology and construction
- Geotechnical investigations, excavation and TBM management
- Standards in tunnel construction including improvements in fire, safety and ventilation
- Design, planning & innovative construction
- Technology showcases featuring the latest in intelligent construction
- Overcoming challenges & embracing change– Cost over runs, workforce resourcing, training and diversity
Speakers
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Nick Chittenden
Global Market Manager Tunnelling & Mining, Sika
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David Och
Technical Director - Geology (Tunnels), WSP
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Stefan Hanke
Package Director Tunnels & Civils, Suburban Rail Loop Authority
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Karin Baeppler
Head of Business Development and Presales, Herrenknecht AG
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Remo Grandori
Manager of Plant & Equipment Design Division, Webuild
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Linran Hao
Technical Lead, CREG Australia
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Arjun Raja Shivasami
Principal Engineer (Global ECP Practice Lead) – Tunnels, Mott MacDonald
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Tai Luong
Project Director (Tunnels, Stations & Development), Cross River Rail Delivery Authority
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Paul Thomas
Director D&C, Central Package, North East Link Program
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Alex Gomes
Chief Technical Principal Tunnels and Underground works, SMEC
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Clay Adams
Technical Sales Manager, Blick
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Phil Clark
Director Tunnel Structures, Transport for NSW; Chairperson, NSW Chapter, Australian Tunnelling Society
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Nigel Casey
Associate Director Engineering (Fire Safety Engineering), Sydney Metro
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Edmund, Ang
Associate Director – Strategic Engineering, AECOM
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Strath Clarke
Principal Tunnel Designer, PSM
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Ken Muir
Technical Director, Spark Project Co, North East Link Tunnels
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Precious Jere
Head of Tunnelling & Mining, Sika Australia
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David Oliveira
Technical Director, Tunnelling, Aurecon
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Bjørn-Evert van Eck Rasmussen
Sales Executive Manager, Mammoet Australia Pty Ltd
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Dr Asal Bidarmaghz
Senior Lecturer in Geotechnical Engineering and Energy Geotechnics, UNSW, Sydney
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Vern Lee
Project Manager, Love Reinforcing
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Dylan Clarke
Principal Associate, Systra Bamser
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Quinn Kenny
Principal Consultant Tunnels, Systra Bamser
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Jay Lee
Executive Director, GS Engineering & Construction
Sponsors
exhibitors
Partners
Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities
The 19th 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
To see what is on offer please contact:
Megan Rogulski
Sponsorship Manager
E: Megan.Rogulski@informa.com.au
T: 02 9080 4334
Event Code Of Conduct
We want everyone who comes to our events to have a great experience. This code explains our expectations and rules, which includes general good practice behaviour, and how to report anything witnessed or experienced that goes against them. Read our Event Code of Conduct here.
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
14 - 15 May 2024
UTS Aerial Function Centre, Sydney
Building 10, Level 7/235 Jones St,
Ultimo NSW 2007
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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