The period for abstract submission is now open! Please remind to upload your abstract not later than June 27, 2025.

Submission Guidelines & Key Information

• Abstracts must be submitted in English and should not exceed 300 words. The submission deadline is June 27, 2025. 
• All abstracts must be submitted through the registration platform ConfTool Conference Administration. (Please be aware that you will need to create an account prior to logging in if you are accessing the site for the first time.)
• Both abstracts and final papers must be written in English.
• To ensure a high quality conference program, all accepted papers will be reviewed by the scientific committee for their technical quality and relevance to the oral presentation. Authors will be notified as soon as a decision has been made.
• All accepted papers will be published in the official conference proceedings.
• Papers should not exceed 8 pages (without References).
• The conference will be held in German and English, with simultaneous interpretation available for all presentations.
• The conference fee for presenting authors is € 875. Registration will open with September 2025.
• The conference schedule will be continuously updated online.

Timeline

Status April 29, 2025

• International Conference: April 21-22, 2026
• Technical Visit: April 23, 2026
• Deadline abstract submission: June 27, 2025
• Acceptance for paper submission: July 11, 2025 
• Deadline paper submission: October 31, 2025

Topics

Papers are invited on any of the topics outlined below:                               

• Underground Transport Ventilation
  Innovative solutions for air quality and safety in subways and tunnels.
• Risk Analysis & Safety Measures
  Comprehensive evaluation of safety-related systems and strategies.
• System Testing & Commissioning
  Testing for new road and rail tunnels, plus recurring inspections during operation.
• Tunnel Refurbishment & Upgrades
  Modernizing infrastructure without disrupting daily operations.
• New Energy Carriers
  Exploring alternative fuels and energy technologies for the future.
• Sustainable Operations
  Efficient energy use and operational strategies for long-term sustainability.
• Infrastructure Resilience
  Strengthening tunnels to withstand future challenges and ensure reliability.
• Digitalization & AI
  Use of data, automation and artificial intelligence to optimize tunnel systems.

For any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.