The conference is organised with the help of the Polish Foundation for Trenchless Technology (PFTT), as well as the ISTT, and will feature both technical sessions with papers from various trenchless and industry experts, and an exhibition space for visitors. The conference will also feature live demonstrations.

This year the conference will have many themes covering the trenchless industry making it a great learning experience including:

  • Trenchless installation of underground pipelines: microtunnelling, pipe jacking and others
  • Trenchless rehabilitation of underground pipelines: repair, sealing, rehabilitation, replacement
  • Pipes used in trenchless technologies
  • Materials used for repair and rehabilitation of pipelines as well as underground infrastructure building
  • Devices used in trenchless technologies
  • Devices used for cleaning and diagnostics of underground pipelines
  • Condition of underground pipelines (assessment and management)
  • Planning and designing of trenchless installation as well as rehabilitation of underground pipelines
  • Large-scale tunnelling.

If you are interested in submitting a paper please contact Maria Gierczak at maria.gierczak@gmail.com

Article continues below…

An awarding experience

The EXPERT 2012 statuettes will be awarded to innovative trenchless companies, recognising products, new installation and rehabilitation projects.

Both companies and institutions are invited to take part in the competition. Interested companies can submit their products and technology for the following categories:

  • Trenchless installation in 2010–11
  • Trenchless rehabilitation in 2010–11
  • Innovative solutions in the range of devices, products or technology used for trenchless installation or refurbishment, as well as for diagnostics of underground networks in 2010–11.

Please note that:

  • The composition of the Competition Committee will be made of the Honorary Scientific and Organising
  • Committee Members
  • The submissions have to be sent by the company or institution
  • Additional materials may be attached to the final submission.

The deadline for submissions is 15 February 2012. Submission forms should be sent to Justyna Lisowsk at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

The conferences’ official language will be English and Polish with simultaneous translation to accommodate international visitors.