Schedule At-a-Glance
We look forward to seeing you in Miami! Please note, all events and times are subject to change. Check back regularly for the latest schedule and details about conference events. Some events require an additional preregistration fee and ticket, while the rest are included in the overall conference registration.
This unique two-day event - organized in partnership by North American Tunneling Journal and the UCA of SME - features table exhibits and session topics on the most cutting edge tunneling projects.
| Monday, November 18, 2019 | |
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| ITA Awards Conference* | |
| ITA Awards Banquet* *Requires additional ticketing to attend. Special discounted rates available with Cutting Edge Conference registration. |
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| Tuesday, November 19, 2019 | Activity |
| 7:30am – 5:00pm | Registration Opens |
| 7:30am – 8:00am | Continental Breakfast & Coffee |
| 8:00am – 8:10am | Opening Remarks Conference Chair: Bob Goodfellow, Aldea Services |
| 8:10am – 10:00am | Keynote Session: “Pushing the Envelope of Pressurized TBM Tunneling” |
| 10:00am – 10:30am | Coffee Break & Exhibition |
| 10:30am – Noon | Cutterhead Interventions: From Saturation to Elimination |
| Noon – 1:30pm | Buffet Lunch & Exhibition |
| 1:30pm – 3:00pm | Ground Control, Face Support & Monitoring |
| 3:00pm – 3:30pm | Coffee Break & Exhibition |
| 3:30pm – 5:00pm | Big Data and Who Wants It? |
| 5:00pm – 6:30pm | Exhibit Hall Drinks Reception |
| Wednesday, November 20, 2019 | Activity |
| 7:30am – 5:00pm | Registration Opens |
| 7:30am – 8:00am | Continental Breakfast & Coffee |
| 8:00am – 8:30am | Keynote Session II: Pushing the Envelope of Pressurized TBM Tunneling |
| 8:30am – 10:00am | Developments in Tunnel Lining Design, Testing & Manufacturing |
| 10:00am – 10:30am | Coffee Break & Exhibition |
| 10:30am - Noon | New Ideas and Faces - UCA Young Members Session |
| Noon - 1:30pm | Buffet Lunch & Exhibition |
| 1:30pm - 3:30pm | Advancements in TBM Operation & Excavation Technology |
| 3:30pm - 4:00pm | Coffee Break & Exhibition |
| 4:00pm - 5:30pm | TBM Operation & Face Support |
| 5:30pm | Closing Remarks Conference Chair: Bob Goodfellow, Aldea Services |