Déconnexion

Programme

Connecting Communities through Underground Infrastructure

 

Call for Full Papers

Abstract submission for WTC 2026 is now closed following record-setting interest. Authors of accepted abstracts are invited to begin preparing their full papers.

The submission portal opens 1 August 2025, with papers due by 20 October 2025.

We look forward to your contribution to this must-attend congress!

SUBMIT YOUR FULL PAPER

Submission Guidelines

Authors whose abstracts have been accepted for full paper submission are now encouraged to further develop the ideas and findings presented in their abstract as they prepare their full paper. 

Please ensure you follow the steps below to complete your submission:

1. Download the Full Paper Template 

You must use the official conference template when preparing your full paper. The template can be downloaded below.

2. Format Requirements

– Length: Maximum of 8 pages (including references, tables, and figures) 

– File Format: Authors must prepare their papers using the Microsoft Word template provided. Papers must be submitted in both Word and PDF formats. 

– Language: English (British spelling preferred).

Full Paper Template (with instructions) Full Paper template (blank)

3. Submission Process 

– To upload your paper, log back in to the Authors Portal

– Open your abstract on the submission page and scroll down to the Full Paper section for the upload link.  

– After upload, use “save and submit” to complete.

4. Review and Acceptance

– Full papers will undergo a peer-review process. Reviewer comments, including any required revisions or suggestions for improvements, will be sent to authors on 12 December 2025. The revised final version of your paper will be due by 9 January 2026. 

– Final notifications regarding paper acceptance will be sent to authors by 16 January 2026. These notifications will indicate whether the presentation has been assigned as a poster or a podium (oral) presentation.  

– To ensure inclusion in the published proceedings and technical program, the presenting author must register by 31 January 2026. Please note that to accommodate as many authors as possible, presentations will be limited to one per presenting author. 

Important Dates

Full Paper Submission Opens 1 August 2025
Registration Opens Fall 2025
Full Paper Submission Deadline 26 October 2025
Full Paper Notification & Reviewer Comments 12 December 2025
Full Paper Revision Deadline 9 January 2026
Full Paper Notification of Acceptance 16 January 2026
Presenting Author Registration Deadline 31 January 2026

Enquiries

For inquiries regarding the full papers process, please contact the Conference Secretariat – JPdL International info@wtc2026.ca 

WTC2026 Full Paper Template (with instructions) SUBMIT YOUR FULL PAPER

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