Abstract submissions now open

The Organising Committee invites the submissions of abstracts for original work for consideration as an oral or poster presentation at the Australasian Tunnelling Conference 2025.

Submission Key Dates

Conference Themes

Submissions are 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

Authors will also have the opportunity to specify an alternative general theme if none of the above are suitable.

Abstract Preparation and Formatting Requirements

Authors are required to read the submission instructions below prior to submitting their abstract.

• Abstracts must be submitted in English (UK spelling).
• Maximum number of words for the abstract is  300 words. Do not include tables/graphics or references.
• Use sentence casing for the abstract title. Avoid unnecessary capitalisation of words.
• Use standard abbreviations only. Within the body of the abstract, when using abbreviations spell out the name in full at first mention and follow with the abbreviation in parenthesis. Abbreviations may be used in the title, provided the name in full is outlined in the body of the abstract.
• It is the responsibility of the submitting author to ensure that the submission has been approved by all authors. 

Abstract submission is a two-step process. Please follow the instructions carefully to ensure your submission is uploaded into the submission portal correctly.

STEP 1: Create an author account

Firstly, you must create an account to upload an abstract. To begin, access the portal below. Click the “Create an Author Account” button and enter your contact details. These details are required to create the account. Once you have created an account within this portal you can proceed with your submissions.

STEP 2: Submitting your abstract

Once you have logged into the submission portal, click the Submissions menu item to access the submission page. Click on + Submit Abstract.

You will be required to provide the following details prior to submitting your abstract:

• Indicate your preferred presentation type. While the Organising Committee will take your preference into account, final allocation of presentation format will be determined by the Organising Committee.
• Enter your abstract title in the ‘Paper Title’ field.
• Type or copy your abstract in the ‘Abstract body’ box.
• Add any additional emails to the email correspondence box (any email addresses entered here will be included in the correspondence emails that are sent to you).
• Enter the name and organisation of all co-authors. The list of authors entered here should match what authors wish to have published.
• Ensure you indicate the presenting author/s for the abstract and include a brief biography. The biography should be no more than 100 words.
• Select a primary and secondary theme for your abstract. If you select the “Other” option, please specify the suggested theme.
• Indicate permission (or otherwise) for your PowerPoint presentation to be used post conference in PDF format.
• After an author has submitted their abstract, they must check their submission to ensure the information has been uploaded correctly. Authors can check their submission by clicking on the viewing option in the submission form. An email confirmation will be provided to the submitting author.

• Abstracts must be original bodies of work not previously presented or published elsewhere.
• The submitter must also be an author of the abstract.
• Copyright permission must be obtained from all author/s.
• Abstracts must be submitted via the submission portal by  31 January 2025.
• Abstracts will not be accepted via fax, email or traditional mail.
• Acceptance of abstracts for presentation at the Conference will be based on Committee selection.
• Accepted abstracts will require a full paper submission via the submission portal by 2 May 2025. Paper template will be made available early in 2025.
• 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 acceptances will be sent via email to the submitting author in late February 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.