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World Tunnel Congress 2026

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Registration

ABOUT THE 15TH EDITION OF THE WSBE CONFERENCE

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The Sustainable Built Environment (SBE) conference series is recognized as the preminent international conference series on eco-responsible design, building and construction. The World Sustainable Built Environment (WSBE) conference is the triennial culmination of this robust series of regional conferences, and we are pleased to host the WSBE23 gathering in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, September 27 to 29, 2023.

WSBE23 includes several intertwined components with a core emphasis on peer-reviewed papers that address basic scientific research and development, technological application of solutions, policy, and socio-economic drivers within the manifestation of a resilient built environment.

WSBE23 is focused on actionable outcomes that address the climate change problematic.

Opening Ceremony

  • Monday 18 May • Master of Ceremony
  • • Opening Remarks
  • • Keynote Speakers
  • • Closing Remarks

Speakers

Dr André Rancourt - Congress Chair, TAC Vice President East
Bruce Downing - TAC President
Andrea Pigorini - ITA President, Head of infrastructure Design, FS Engineering Italian State Railway Group
Dr. Karina Lange - Waste Disposal Specialist and Scientific Secretary International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). She will present The role of the underground for nuclear waste
Remo Grandori - Director of the Plant & Equipment and TBM Departement , Webuilt Group Muir Wood Lecturer. He will present TBMs at the Forefront: Challenges, Innovations and Logistics in Large-Scale Underground Construction
Larry Beasley - Founding Principal of Beasley & Associates, Planning Inc. Former Chief Planner of Vancouver. He will present The 3D-Up and Down City: The Potential Transformation Ahead with Urban Tunnelling
Dr. Erik Eberhardt - PEng, FEIC Head, Dept. of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences Professor, Geological Engineering (Rock Mechanics & Rock Engineering)

Registration and Exhibition hours

REGISTRATION EXHIBITION
Saturday May 16: 7h30-18h00 Monday May 18 : 10h30-20h
Sunday May 17: 7h30-19h00 Tuesday May 19 : 8h30-20h
Monday May 18 : 7h00-18h30 Wednesday May 20 : 8h30-17h30
Tuesday May 19: 7h00-18h30
Wednesday May 20 : 7h00-18h30

ITA-CET Training Course

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This two-day Training Course is organized by ITACET Foundation, ITA-CET Committee and ITA WTC2026.

When: Friday 15 May and Saturday 16 May

Where: École de technologie Supérieure (ETS)

1100 Notre Dame Ouest Street, Montréal, QC H3C 1K3

Participation will be on a first-come, first-served basis due to limited capacity. Registration fees are for both days.

How to get to the Congress venue ?

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Palais des congrès de Montréal
1001 Pl. Jean-Paul-Riopelle, Montréal, QC H2Y 0A3

To access the conference at the Palais des congrès de Montréal, please use the entrance located at 1001 Pl. Jean-Paul-Riopelle, Montréal, QC H2Y 0A3. This is the recommended access point for conference attendees.

Once you arrive, follow the on-site signage that will guide you to the event registration and conference area. The map provided will help you easily locate the entrance and plan your arrival.

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This two-day Training Course is organized by ITACET Foundation, ITA-CET Committee and ITA WTC2026.

When: Friday 15 May and Saturday 16 May

Where: École de technologie Supérieure (ETS)

1100 Notre Dame Ouest Street, Montréal, QC H3C 1K3

Participation will be on a first-come, first-served basis due to limited capacity. Registration fees are for both days.

ITA-CET Training Course 

about-montreal

This two-day Training Course is organized by ITACET Foundation, ITA-CET Committee and ITA WTC2026.

When: Friday 15 May and Saturday 16 May

Where: École de technologie Supérieure (ETS)

1100 Notre Dame Ouest Street, Montréal, QC H3C 1K3

Participation will be on a first-come, first-served basis due to limited capacity. Registration fees are for both days.

 

ITA-CET Training Course Preliminary Program: