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Exciting news for the tunnelling and underground space community |
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  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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11th WG23 Webinar: Shaft Design and Construction for Transit Systems |
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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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Second Specialized Meeting: Opportunities and Challenges of Large-Diameter TBMs in Iran |
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Second Specialized Meeting: Opportunities and Challenges of Large-Diameter TBMs in Iran
The second specialized meeting on the topic of “Opportunities and Challenges of Large-Diameter TBMs in Iran” was held by the Iranian Tunnelling Association (IRTA) and Tehran and Suburb Urban Railway Company (Tehran Metro) on Wednesday 25th of December 2024. This event, which was widely welcomed by the tunnel industry students, engineers and experts, provided a suitable platform for exchanging knowledge and examining operational solutions in this industry.
The one day workshop presenters included prominent national and international speakers, including:
Dr. Jamal Rostami, Vice President of the International Tunneling Association (ITA), Mr. Sinan Acun from Turkey and video presentations by Mr. Li Deming and Mr. Hu Tianran from China, Mr. Germai (representative of CREG in Iran), Dr. Farrokh and Mr. Saheb machine manufacturer from Iran, Dr. Morteza Ghamgosar President of Queensland Branch of Australian Tunneling Association, among others.
National and international speakers presented experiences and the latest technologies and achievements in this field. This meeting examined key issues and challenges related to the use of large-diameter TBMs in Iranian construction projects. Presentation topics and key points raised included the following:
• Global advances in the use of large-diameter TBMs
• Review of technical and implementation challenges of using large-diameter TBMs in Iranian construction projects
• Geological and design challenges in urban and intercity projects
• Economic analysis and cost-benefit analysis of this technology
• Review of successful international experiences
•Design and production of drilling equipment
• Providing localization and technology development solutions in Iran
The need to continue such events was emphasized at the end of the meeting. The enthusiastic reception of the meeting highlighted the importance and necessity of the topics raised and showed that international cooperation and exchange of experiences can be the key to overcoming the challenges in the tunneling and mechanized excavation industry.
Finally, the Iranian Tunnelling Association wishes to express its special gratitude to the Tehran and Suburbs Urban Railway Company (Tehran Metro) for its outstanding role in organizing this specialized meeting. It also sincerely appreciates other partner companies and sponsors whose cooperation and support made this event a success.
This meeting was an important step in expanding scientific and operational interactions in the country's tunneling industry. The Iranian Tunnelling Association invites all experts and enthusiasts to attend future meetings and events, especially the 15th Iranian Tunnel Conference, which will be held in Tehran in June 2025, and to contribute to the scientific and technical development of this industry with their active participation.
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