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Fire Safety in Road Tunnels, Emerging Risks and New Approaches |
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| | Last update: 2026/08/1 | |
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Registration Remains Open for the ITA COSUF Workshop: Fire Safety in Road Tunnels, Emerging Risks and New Approaches
Registration is still open for the upcoming ITA COSUF Workshop: Fire Safety in Road Tunnels, Emerging Risks and New Approaches, which will take place on 9–10 September 2026 at the Centro Experimental San Pedro de Anes, Siero (Asturias), Spain. The workshop is hosted and co-organised by Applus.
This two-day technical workshop will bring together international experts and practitioners to discuss the latest developments in tunnel fire safety while providing participants with the opportunity to experience live demonstrations at one of Europe's leading experimental tunnel facilities.
Day 1 – Insights & Discussions
- Fire Fighting and Safety – Latest Trends and Developments
- Lithium-ion Battery Fires in Tunnels
- Refurbishment and Commissioning of Existing Tunnels
- Interactive Presentations and Round Table Discussions
Day 2 – Experience it Live
- Visit to the Test Facilities with a Live Tunnel Fire Test
- Demonstration of Smoke Evolution in Real Time
- Exclusive Visit to the Fan Laboratory, Including a Control Room Perspective
The workshop is open to both ITA COSUF members and non-members.
Non-members are also welcome to attend (registration fee applies).
Participants are encouraged to consult the official workshop programme for detailed technical information, travel guidance, and registration details.
This workshop offers a unique opportunity to benefit from expert presentations, technical discussions, professional networking, and real-life tunnel fire testing within a single event.
As the number of participants is limited, early registration is strongly recommended to secure your place.
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Exciting news for the tunnelling and underground space community |
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| | Last update: 2026/06/28 | |
  Exciting news for the tunnelling and underground space community,
The GTS–IRTA Technical Forum officially begins its journey, bringing together expertise, experience, and innovation through a strategic collaboration between انجمن تونل ایران IRTA and the Greek Tunnelling Society, supported by SYSTRA Italy.
This forum is born out of a shared commitment to driving automation and digitalization, sharing innovative technical insights, and empowering the next generation of young tunnellers and engineers worldwide.
The GTS-IRTA Technical Forum will be led by Hanan Samadi (Chair of IRTAym) and Doris Skenderas (Vice Chair of Greek Tunnelling Society Young Members), whose vision and leadership will guide our upcoming programs, technical exchanges, and youth initiatives.
 Upcoming Event: The First Webinar Series To kick off this collaboration, we invite you to join our first webinar series, broadcasting live online on 9 July 2026 at 14:30 -16:00 CET.
This session will delve into one of the most critical topics in modern infrastructure: "Next-Gen Risk Management in Tunnelling."
We are deeply honoured to bring together a distinguished panel of association presidents, global leaders, and industry visionaries whose dedication continues to shape the future of underground construction: Dr. Andreas Benardos – President of GTS (Greece) Dr. Mohammad Khosrotash – President of IRTA (Iran) Dr. Jamal Rostami – Director of Earth Mechanics Institute (EMI), Colorado School of Mines (USA) Doris Skenderas – GTSym (Greece) Hanan Samadi – IRTAym (Italy)
 Moderator: The discussion will be guided by Dr. Andrea Danzi, Head of IT and R&D Department at SYSTRA Italy, ensuring a deeply technical and insightful dialogue. Don't miss this unique opportunity to gain insights from the very top of the tunneling profession. |
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5th Symposium of Young Tunnelers of Asia (SYTA 2025) Successfully Concludes |
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| | Last update: 2025/10/18 | |
.jpg) 5th Symposium of Young Tunnelers of Asia (SYTA 2025) Successfully Concludes
The 5th Symposium of Young Tunnelers of Asia (SYTA 2025) was successfully held on 5 October 2025 in Tehran, Iran, hosted by the Iranian Tunneling Association (IRTA). This international event brought together young professionals, researchers, and industry experts from across the United States, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia, fostering knowledge exchange and collaboration in the tunneling and underground construction sector.
The symposium welcomed participants in person as well as online registrants, demonstrating the global interest and commitment of the young tunneling community. Attendees engaged actively in opening sessions, keynote speeches, and technical presentations sharing insights and experiences from their respective regions.
IRTA expresses its sincere gratitude to the IRTA Board, especially President Dr. Mohammad Khosrotash and Vice-President Dr. Jafar Hassanpour, for their guidance and support, which were instrumental in organizing the symposium at a high international standard.
Special appreciation is extended to ITA-AITES President Dr. Andrea Pigorini, Immediate Past President Dr. Arnold Dix, and Director of EMI, CSM, Dr. Jamal Rostami, whose valuable speeches and guidance inspired both seasoned professionals and the next generation of tunneling engineers. IRTA also acknowledges the contributions of colleagues from ITA Young Members (ITAym) worldwide, whose support and collaboration played a key role in the success of SYTA 2025. While it is impossible to list every individual, their efforts were deeply appreciated.
We would like to express our sincere thanks to the Chair of SYTA 2025, Hanan Samadi, for her leadership, dedication, and efforts in organizing and guiding this symposium to success.
The symposium was also made possible thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, Rahsaz Tarh Consulting Engineers Co., Sabir Dam and Water Works Construction., Metra Consultant Engineers, Tajhiz Tunnel Eng., and Iran Water and Power Resources Development, whose partnership allowed the event to achieve its international scope and high-quality program.
The 5th Symposium of Young Tunnelers of Asia has once again highlighted the talent, collaboration, and dedication of young tunneling professionals worldwide. IRTA looks forward to continuing this mission of knowledge sharing, professional development, and international cooperation in future events.
Iranian Tunneling Association (IRTA)
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Announcing SYTA 2025 – Tehran, Iran |
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| | Last update: 2025/05/24 | |
 Announcing SYTA 2025 – Tehran, Iran
We are excited to announce the 5th Symposium of Young Tunnellers of Asia (SYTA 2025)!
It is a great honor for the Iranian Tunnelling Association- Young Members Committee (IRTAym) to host SYTA 2025 this October (5 Oct 2025) in Tehran, Iran, along with the 15th Iranian Tunnelling Conference.
This prestigious event will be held in a hybrid format—both in person and virtually—to ensure wider accessibility and participation worldwide. The symposium will feature abstracts, technical presentations, and collaborative discussions in the field of tunnelling and underground space technologies.
We warmly invite all professionals, researchers, and especially young members of the International Tunnelling Association (ITAym), to take part in this dynamic event—either by attending or contributing through presentations and abstract submissions. We would be happy to receive your presentation.
Symposium Theme: Future tunnels, Young minds
Date: 5 October 2025
Highlights: Technical sessions presented by young professionals
Expert panel discussions and leadership talks
Best Presenter Award
Key Dates:
Deadline for abstract and presentation submission: 25 August 2025
Presentation revision deadline: 5 September 2025
Presentation notification of acceptance: 10 September 2025
Format: Hybrid (online and in-person)
Venue: Tehran, Iran
Let’s shape the future of tunnelling together!
Stay tuned for more updates on the program and submission details. If you have any questions, please contact us via the provided Email account. We would be happy to share information with you!
Thanks,
Contact Information
Email: info irta.ir
Website: https://irta.ir/en
Linkedin: انجمن تونل ایران IRTA |
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11th WG23 Webinar: Shaft Design and Construction for Transit Systems |
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| | Last update: 2025/02/19 | |
We are pleased to announce that WG23 will hold its 11th webinar titled:
"Shaft Design and Construction for Transit Systems."
🔹 Date: Wednesday, 5th March 2025
🔹 Time: 14:00 PM (GMT)
🔹 Presenter: Dr. Verya Nasri, Chief Tunnel Engineer and Senior Vice President at AECOM (USA), with over 30 years of international tunneling experience
This webinar is a unique opportunity to learn about the latest insights and expertise in the design and construction of shafts, especially for urban transit projects.
Webinar Link:
https://mines.zoom.us/j/96653082352
Further details can be found in the attached file.
We warmly invite all interested individuals to join this free webinar and benefit from Dr. Nasri's extensive knowledge and experience.
Best regards,
Siamak Hashemi
Animateur of ITA WG23: Design and Construction of Shafts
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