Full Paper Submission Now Open

Abstract submissions now closed.

Submission Key Dates

Conference Themes

Submissions were invited for the following themes:

• Linings and TBMs
• Temporary Support
• Tunnelling Systems (e.g. Ventilation)
• Caverns
• Underground Mining
• Planning, Procurement and Risk Management
• Shafts and Cut & Cover
• Asset Management
• Digital Engineering
• Pipe Jacking and Trenchless Technology
• Groundwater Control
• Geotechnics
• Sprayed Concrete and Ground Support
• Case Histories

General Policies and Requirements

• Full papers must be original bodies of work not previously presented or published elsewhere.
• The submitter must also be an author of the paper.
• Copyright permission must be obtained from all author/s.
• Full papers must be submitted via the submission portal by  2 May 2025.
• Full papers will not be accepted via fax, email or traditional mail.
• Acceptance of papers for presentation at the Conference will be based on Committee selection.
• All presenting authors will be required to register and pay for the Conference by the author registration deadline of  10 July 2025  to ensure that their papers are included in the final program. If registration is not completed by the stipulated deadline, the paper may be removed from the final program.
• The Conference Managers will not be held responsible for abstract submissions not received via the submission portal or for submission errors caused by internet services outages or other unforeseen events.

Notification of Acceptance

Notification of acceptances will be sent via email to the submitting author in March 2025 for abstracts, and early August 2025 for full papers. Acceptance or otherwise is at the discretion of the Organising Committee whose decision is final.