INVITATION - CALL FOR PAPERS - 3rd World Tunnel Day
- Bernard Boeckx
- Oct 11, 2024
- 4 min read
Updated: Jan 27
Sustainability Day
6th of December 2024
Location: The offices of “De Werkvennootschap” - Botanic Tower
Sint-Lazaruslaan 4-10, 1210 Brussel
Call for papers for “sustainability day” – deadline 20th of November 2024
We are looking forward to receiving interesting papers regarding the topic “sustainability in underground solutions”. Please submit a two-page paper in English by 1st of November 2024 using the template on the link below.
The two-page paper can present products, projects, research, experiences, etc…The language is English. The papers will be evaluated and reviewed by the scientific committee of the seminar, which will lead to an acceptance or rejection. When accepted, in due time, you are asked to prepare either a presentation or a poster on A1 format, together with a short pitch presentation. The paper itself – if accepted - will be part of the proceedings which will be made available for all attendees.
Contributions can be submitted in the following 4 themes:
1. Sustainable Underground Architecture | Design principles for sustainable underground spaces: Incorporating natural light, ventilation, and thermal insulation to minimize energy consumption. Integration with surrounding environment: Considering the impact of underground structures on above-ground ecosystems and minimizing disturbance. Materials and construction techniques: Using sustainable materials and construction methods that reduce environmental impact and promote long-term durability. Life cycle assessment: Evaluating the environmental impact of underground structures throughout their entire life cycle, from construction to maintenance and decommissioning |
2. Energy Efficiency and Sustainability in Underground Infrastructure | Energy consumption in underground spaces (lighting, ventilation, etc.) Innovative energy-saving technologies (e.g., renewable energy sources, smart grids) Case studies of sustainable energy practices in underground structures Role of asset managers in promoting energy efficiency |
3. Sustainable Materials and Construction Practices for Underground Structures | Use of sustainable materials (e.g., recycled materials, bio-based materials) Sustainable construction methods (e.g., green building standards, circular economy principles) Long-term durability and maintenance of sustainable underground structures Asset managers' role in promoting sustainable construction practices |
4. Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience of Underground Infrastructure | Impacts of climate change on underground structures (e.g., flooding, extreme temperatures) Adaptation strategies to enhance resilience (e.g., flood protection, heat island mitigation) Risk assessment and management for underground assets The role of asset managers in ensuring the long-term viability of underground infrastructure in a changing climate |
Programme – programma – program (draft)
· 13:00 Reception/Welcome
· 13:30 Introduction by ABTUS-BVOTS – Johan Mignon (president)
· 13:40 – 14:10 Session 1 - Plenary session & debate – chair: Bart De Pauw
Challenges for Belgian Asset Managers in the coming years: overview current and future challenges
Debate with all Asset Managers of road, light-rail and rail infrastructure.
· 14:10 – 14:30 Petcha Kucha presentations (1 minute per contribution)
· 14:30 – 14:50 Break
· 14:50 – 16:30 Session 2: 4 interactive sessions of 25 minutes
· 16:30 – 16:50 Plenary – Conclusions and next steps
· 16:50 – 18.10 Network drink
· 18:15 End
A recap on our 2023 edition you can find on this link.
Participation - Bijdrage - Contribution
€ 50 (*) membres - leden – members ABTUS-BVOTS.
€ 150 (*) non-membres - niet leden – non-members ABTUS-BVOTS.
(*) En franchise de TVA - Vrij van BTW - Free of VAT (art. 44W.BTW).
Sponsoring 2025
prime sponsor: 1 500€ (until next WTD event, excluding WTD2025)
visibility in external communication (e.g. invitations events, website, news items)
visibility on WTC2025 booth in Stockholm (promotion WTC2027 Antwerp)
collective membership worth 350€ included
free admission to annual seminar (TBC) & world tunnel day for 3 pers.
possibility of placing a stand (table, banner and roll-up) at the annual seminar (TBC) & World Tunnel Day
2 free articles on website & LinkedIn page (reach > 490 followers) about your company or product (to be delivered by you)
main sponsor: 600 € (until next WTD event, excluding WTD2025)
free admission to annual seminar (TBC) & world tunnel day for 2 pers.
possibility of placing a stand (table, banner and roll-up) at the annual seminar & World Tunnel Day
visibility on all communication concerning annual seminar & world tunnel day
Lieu – Plaats – Location
The offices of “De Werkvennootschap” - Botanic Tower, Sint-Lazaruslaan 4-10, 1210 Brussel
Inscription - Inschrijving - Registration
Par mail à - Per Mail aan - By mail to: mail@abtus-bvots.com
+ 32 (0)474 56 46 77
Jusqu’au 4 december 2024 - Tot 4 december 2024 - Till 1st of December 2024.
Déclaration obligatoire - Verplichte vermelding - Required mention:
1. Nom - Naam - Name.
2. Prénom - Voornaam - Surname.
3. Société - Bedrijf - Company.
4. Adresse - Adres - Address.
5. E-mail Adresse - Adres – Addres
6. Participe à la journée d’étude et verse la somme de € 50/150/600*/1500* au compte n° BE10 3100 0039 9204 de l’ABTUS/BVOTS. Neemt deel aan de studiedag en stort € 50/150/600*/1500* op rekeningnummer BE10 3100 0039 9204 van ABTUS/BVOTS. Attends the study day and deposits € 50/150/600*/1500* on account number BE10 3100 0039 9204 of ABTUS/BVOTS.
(*) Name participants included in the sponsoring (2 max with e-mail): …………….
We hereby once again thank our sponsors of the past year!
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