Enabling Mega Infrastructure with Minimal Disruption
- 14-15 October 2026
- Fairmont Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Event Partners
Event In Numbers 2026
Attendees
Decision Makers
Local and International Speakers
Sponsors and Exhibitors
Media
Event Overview
Key Conference Objectives
Accelerate
Showcase
Support
Enable
Enhance
Promote
Showcase
Market Drivers
Ongoing Projects
KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA (KSA)
Riyadh Strategic Sewer & Utility Tunnels Program
Project Owner
National Water Company (NWC)
Consultant
Mott MacDonald, AECOM
Scope
Deep sewer tunnels, microtunnelling, utility corridors
Budget
SAR 15-20
BILLION
Completion
2027-2028
NEOM Underground Utilities & Service Tunnels (Oxagon)
Owner
NEOM Company (PIF)
Consultant
AECOM, Bechtel, Jacobs
Scope
Utility tunnels, microtunnelling, trenchless crossings
Budget
USD 5-7
BILLION
Completion
2030
Jeddah Stormwater & Sewer Trunk Tunnels
Owner
National Water Company (NWC)
Consultant
AtkinsRéalis
Scope
Large-diameter sewer tunnels, trenchless stormwater diversion
Budget
SAR 4-6
BILLION
Completion
2026–2027
Diriyah Gate Infrastructure & Utility Tunnels
Owner
Diriyah Gate Development Authority
Consultant
Parsons, AECOM
Scope
Utility tunnels, trenchless services in heritage zones
Budget
USD 1-1.5
BILLION
Completion
2026
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (UAE)
Dubai Deep Tunnel Stormwater System (Tasreef)
Owner
Dubai Municipality
Consultant
WSP, Parsons
Scope
Deep stormwater tunnels, microtunnelling
Budget
AED 30
BILLION
Completion
2033 (phased)
Abu Dhabi Strategic Sewer Tunnel (ADST)
Owner
Department of Municipalities & Transport (DMT)
Consultant
Jacobs, Parsons
Scope
Deep gravity sewer tunnels using TBM & trenchless methods
Budget
AED 5-6
BILLION
Completion
2026
Etihad Rail Utility Crossings & Trenchless Works
Owner
Etihad Rail
Consultant
AECOM, AtkinsRéalis
Scope
HDD crossings, utility relocations beneath rail corridors
Budget
AED 2-3
BILLION
Completion
2025–2026
QATAR
Doha South Sewer Trunk & Drainage Tunnels
Owner
Ashghal (Public Works Authority)
Consultant
KEO, AECOM
Scope
Sewer trunk tunnels, microtunnelling
Budget
QAR 7-10
BILLION
Completion
2026
Greater Doha Utility Tunnel Expansion
Owner
Ashghal
Consultant
WSP, Parsons
Scope
Utility tunnels, trenchless service corridors
Budget
QAR 3-4
BILLION
Completion
2025–2027
Speakers
MARK ANDRÉ HAEBLER
Chairman
ISTT - International Society for Trenchless Technology
Eng Bandar M Alshammari
General Manager of Capital Projects Division
National Water Company
Mohamed Ghazy
Project Director-PMC for Stormwater Study and Design Projects
Ministry of Municipalities and Housing
Eng. Mustafa Al-Hakim
Senior Director, Technical Development
Riyadh Infrastructure Projects Center
Luay Ayyash
Director of Construction
Royal Commission for AlUla
Eng. Yasser Iskobi
Director, Studies and Innovation
Riyadh Infrastructure Projects Center
Tamer Dahdouli
Associate Director
Diriyah Company
Muhammad J. Qayyum
Head of City Design and Construction
Emaar, The Economic City
Faisal Aljihayem
Senior Planning Engineer
Kuwait Oil Company
Will Howlett
Civil and Tunnel lead
Arup
Ali M Zeidan
Director Water Resources and Stormwater & Drainage, & Environmental Studies and Waste Management
Khatib Alami
Eng. Hazim Ibrahim
Vice President
Saudi Society of Civil Engineering
Tasawar Kazmi
Geotechnical Manager
Al-Ayuni Investment and Contracting Company
Ali Gohar
Construction Manager
Jacobs
Khalid Al-Azawi
Senior Design Manager
AECOM
Ayman Hammoudah
Associate Director
KEO International Consultants
Dr. Miguel F. Amaral
Principal Geotechnical Engineer
Parsons Corporation
Abdullah AlMazyad
Civil Engineer
Qiddiya Investment Company
Mohamed Shehata
Sales and Business Development MEA
Herrenknecht AG
Anna Olliver
Senior Associate Director of Tunnel and Ground Engineering (TGE) Middle East
Jacobs
Eng. Saud bin Dawood
Acting Director-Road Coordination
Riyadh Infrastructure Projects Center
Eng. Khalid Al-Qahtani
Acting Director-Environmental Sustainability
Riyadh Infrastructure Projects Center
Eng. Faisal Mokli
Senior Specialist-Giga Projects and Events Support Office
Riyadh Infrastructure Projects Center
Agenda
08.30-09.30
Registration and Refreshments
09.30-09.35
Welcome Remarks by Great Minds Events Management
09.35-09.45
Opening Remarks by Conference Chairperson
Speaker:
09.45-10.30
Opening Panel Discussion: Engineering the Underground Backbone of Vision 2030 Mega Cities
- Positioning trenchless and mega tunnelling as the core delivery model for national infrastructure
- Solving deep urban congestion, groundwater, and corridor capacity constraints at scale
- Defining technical standards and governance for long-term underground asset performance
Panelist:
- Dr. Miguel F. Amaral, Principal Geotechnical Engineer, Parsons Corporation
- Mohamed Ghazy, Project Director-PMC for Stormwater Study and Design Projects, Ministry of Municioalities and Housing
- Eng. Hazim Ibrahim, Vice President, Saudi Society of Civil Engineering
10.30-10.50
Presentation: Connecting Trenchless Across the World-The Global Role of ISTT in Advancing No-Dig Infrastructure
- Unifying national trenchless societies to share knowledge, standards, and technical expertise across regions
- Enabling global capacity building through training, certification, and academic–industry collaboration
- Accelerating worldwide adoption of trenchless solutions by transferring proven technologies and lessons learned
Speaker:
- Mark Andre Haebler, Chairman, ISTT - International Society for Trenchless Technology
10.50-11.05
Keynote Presentation
- *Reserved for leading innovative solution provider in Trenchless
11.05-11.25
Presentation: Advanced HDD Design and Execution for High-Pressure Pipeline Crossings
- Optimizing bore profiles and radius to control stresses in long and curved HDD installations
- Managing drilling fluid pressures and implementing frac-out prevention and response strategies
- Controlling pullback forces and verifying pipe integrity through monitoring and testing protocols
11.25-12.05
Exhibition Tour and Networking Coffee Break
12.05-12.50
Panel Discussion: Managing Engineering Interfaces Between Urban Trenchless Works and Large-Diameter Tunnels
- Sequencing microtunnelling, pipe jacking, and cut-and-cover tunnels to avoid conflicts and rework
- Controlling vibration, noise, and ground movements to protect adjacent buildings and sensitive utilities
- Coordinating multiple utility owners and contractors within constrained underground construction zones
Panelist:
- Tamer Dahdouli, Associate Director, Diriyah Company
12:50-13.20
Industry Innovation Session
- Industry Insight 1
- Industry Insight 2
- Industry Insight 3
13.20-13.40
Presentation: Designing and Executing Pipe Jacking for Deep Stormwater and Flood Control Tunnels
- Designing launch and reception shafts to accommodate high jacking forces and long drive lengths
- Managing lubrication design and friction management to minimize thrust forces and enable long-distance pipe jacking in mixed ground conditions
- Monitoring jacking forces, face stability, and alignment to ensure structural and geometric compliance
13:40-14.00
Presentation: Executing Trenchless Crossings Beneath Live Highways and Railway Corridors
- Selecting appropriate boring and casing methods to protect track, pavement, and structural stability
- Implementing monitoring and contingency plans to control settlement under live traffic conditions
- Minimizing possession time, service disruption, and reinstatement works through optimized construction planning
14.40-14.45
Closing Remarks by Conference Chairperson
14.45
Networking and Networking Coffee and End of Day One
08.30-09.30
Registration and Networking
09.30-09.35
Opening Remarks by Conference Chairperson
09.35-10.20
Panel Discussion: Mastering Trenchless and TBM Tunnelling in Extreme and Difficult Ground Conditions
- Selecting appropriate trenchless and TBM excavation methods for mixed-face, rock, and high-groundwater environments
- Managing face stability, groundwater inflow, and ground treatment to control risk in deep and long tunnel drives
- Improving cutterhead performance, tool life, and maintenance strategies to reduce downtime and intervention risks
Moderator:
- Ayman Hammoudah, Associate Director, KEO International Consultants
10.20-10.40
Presentation: Pipe Inspection- A Strategic Starting Point for Infrastructure Asset Management
- Assessing pipeline condition and performance using inspection data to support informed asset management decisions
- Prioritizing maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement strategies based on risk, criticality, and lifecycle cost
- Integrating inspection insights with digital tools and asset management systems to improve long-term infrastructure resilience
Speaker:
- Shaikh Rameez Ahmed, Department head - Pipeline Services, CEPCO
10.40-10.55
Keynote Presentation
- *Reserved for leading innovative solution provider in Trenchless
10.55-11.15
Presentation: Deploying Robotic and Automated Systems for Trenchless Pipeline Rehabilitation
- Applying robotic cutting and cleaning systems for defect removal and liner preparation in live pipelines
- Ensuring installation quality and curing control in CIPP and close-fit lining systems
- Reducing man-entry, confined space exposure, and safety risks through automation
11.15-11.45
Exhibition Tour and Networking Coffee Break
11.45-12.30
Panel Discussion: Embedding Trenchless and Tunnelling Design in Early Engineering, BIM, and Master Planning
- Integrating trenchless feasibility and constructability assessments at the concept and preliminary design stages
- Using BIM and subsurface utility engineering to coordinate tunnels and utility corridors in three dimensions
- Preventing costly redesigns and clashes through early digital modelling and stakeholder coordination
Moderator:
- Ayman Hammoudah, Associate Director, KEO International Consultants
Panelist:
- Tamer Dahdouli, Associate Director, Diriyah Company
12.30-13.00
Industry Innovation Session
- Industry Insight 1
- Industry Insight 2
- Industry Insight 3
13.30-13.50
Presentation: Achieving Sub-Centimeter Geometric Accuracy in Long-Distance Trenchless Tunnel Construction
- Controlling machine guidance errors, and ground-induced deviations across extended tunnel drives in complex geotechnical and hydrogeological conditions
- Integrating real-time guidance and intermediate control stations to maintain strict line and level tolerances
- Implementing continuous survey verification and high precision as built documentation to ensure structural integrity and long term asset performance
13.50-14.10
Presentation: Predictive Condition Assessment and Risk-Based Planning for Trenchless Asset Management
- Applying CCTV, sonar, and laser profiling data to diagnose structural and hydraulic defects
- Using AI and analytics to predict deterioration and remaining service life of buried assets
- Prioritizing rehabilitation programs using risk-based decision models and lifecycle costing
14.10-14.15
Closing Remarks by Conference Chairperson
14.15
End of 3rd International Trenchless Tunneling Exhibition and Conference KSA and Networking Coffee
Sponsors & Partners
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Media Partners
International Trenchless Exhibition & Conference
Event Highlights
Why Attend
Access to Innovative Solutions
Discover the latest advancements in trenchless technology for underground infrastructure, offering modern, efficient alternatives to traditional methods.
Cost and Time Efficiency
Learn how trenchless methods can significantly reduce project costs and completion times, optimizing resource use in large-scale infrastructure projects.
Environmental Benefits
Understand how trenchless technology minimizes environmental disruption, including reduced excavation, noise, and emissions, aligning with sustainable development goals.
Industry Networking
Connect with key industry players, including government officials, engineers, and contractors, to form partnerships and exchange best practices for infrastructure development.
Alignment with Vision 2030
Explore how trenchless technology supports Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 goals by enabling infrastructure modernization, promoting smart city initiatives, and improving utilities infrastructure.
Testimonial
“It was a privilege to participate in this morning’s panel discussion at the Trenchless Technology Conference. Our conversation focused on the importance of learning from past experiences and applying those lessons to shape a more efficient and resilient future. Saudi Arabia, under its Vision 2030, presents a tremendous opportunity to embrace advanced solutions such as trenchless technology especially in the face of climate change, the rise of AI, and growing infrastructure demands”
“Thank you for the opportunity to be part of the International Trenchless Exhibition & Conference (ITEC 2025). This event has been incredibly valuable in supporting our efforts to explore and implement trenchless technologies across capital projects currently in the design and technical study phases. The timing of ITEC 2025 was ideal, aligning with the advancement of our approved project portfolio, many of which are now moving into execution. The conference facilitated meaningful networking, engagement with global suppliers and manufacturers, and exposure to new innovations that will further strengthen our implementation strategies. My appreciation goes to the Great Minds team for delivering a well-organized and impactful conference. I look forward to future collaborations and continuing to bring these conversations into actionable outcomes”
“This event brought together a wide range of industry professionals and technology providers. We were able to engage with companies offering innovative solutions, allowing us to exchange experiences and approaches that differ from one city or region to another. This kind of knowledge-sharing is crucial to advancing our practices and enhancing the efficiency of public infrastructure projects.Conferences like ITEC 2025 are essential for public utilities such as the Riyadh Municipality to connect with solution developers and stay informed about cost-effective and non-disruptive technologies. For example, trenchless methods can be up to ten times more cost-efficient compared to traditional tunneling. These are the types of insights we must consider as we plan and execute future projects”
“It was a pleasure to participate in the panel discussion at the International Trenchless Exhibition & Conference (ITEC 2025), where we addressed the critical role of trenchless technology in supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. As the Kingdom accelerates infrastructure development, trenchless solutions provide a strategic advantage enabling rapid expansion with minimal disruption to daily life and urban activity.I would like to extend my appreciation to the Great Minds Group for organizing such a well-executed event. The conference delivered exceptional value by facilitating knowledge exchange and showcasing the latest advancements in trenchless technology”
“At the International Trenchless Exhibition & Conference (ITEC 2025), I had the opportunity to present on the topic of trenchless drilling technologies, including tunneling and transboring. We explored the definition of these advanced techniques and their application in comparison to traditional open-cut excavation.This conference offered a strong platform for technical exchange, knowledge-sharing, and building partnerships with technology providers. I appreciate the opportunity to contribute and look forward to continued collaboration in this field”
Who Will Attend?
- Infrastructure Planning
- Urban Development
- Water and Wastewater Networks
- Environmental Services
- Roads and Highways
- Drainage and Flood Management
- Trenchless Technology & Controlled Drilling
- Underground Utilities & Pipeline Infrastructure
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Hydraulic Engineering
- Utilities and Infrastructure Maintenance
- Structural and Civil Engineering
- Environmental Protection and Sustainability
- Energy and Utilities Regulation
- Project Management and Integration
- Mechanical Engineering
- Legal and Regulatory Affairs
Delegate Categories
- Government Authorities & Municipalities
- Real Estate Developers
- Mining Companies
- Roads
- Railways
- Metro project
- Bridges
- Civil Infrastructure Project Owners
- Water and Wastewater Projects
- Utility Providers (Water & Electricity)
- Telecommunications
- Transport Infrastructure Project Owners
- Green Infrastructure & Sustainability Projects
- Oil & Gas Companies
- EPCs and Main Contractors
- Engineering & Design Consultants
- Planning Consultants
- Technical Consultants
- Design Consultants
- Project Management Consultants
- Supervision Consultant
- Utility & Infrastructure Operators
- Academia & Research Institutions
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$25
+VAT
Vendor Delegate
$999
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- Venue: Fairmont Riyadh
- Address: Area, Business Gate, Qurtubah, Riyadh 11552, Saudi Arabia
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