Lead Sponsor at Rs. 5,50,000/ USD 9300:

• One speaker slot of 20 minutes on day 1 (prime-time) pre-lunch
• Second speaker slot (15-20 minutes for technical presentation) or on the panel
• Prominent logo presence as Lead Sponsor at the conference (backdrop, vertical panel, jacket cover, e-brochure, website, and other social media)
• 6 delegate registrations (from the sponsoring company)
• Stall space 4×4 meters with seating space inside for meetings
• Corporate film (3-4 mins.) to be featured during networking breaks
• Client meetings at the conference (Upto 8)
• Opportunity to share a wish-list of 15-20 organizations to meet them at the conference (to be shared at least 3-4 weeks prior to the event)
• Electronic Direct Mailer (EDM) campaign with sponsor logo to master database 
• Hyperlink of sponsor website on the event website page 
• Brand mention on all conference promotional material (mailings, ads, etc.)
• Distribution of sponsor promotional material to each participant
• List of participants to be shared post-conference
• Live social media coverage on the day of the conference

Co-sponsorship at Rs. 2,75,000/ USD 4700 :

• Speaking slot 20 mins and Q&A
• Stall space 3×3 meters
• 4 delegate registrations (from the sponsoring company)
• Electronic Direct Mailer (EDM) campaign with sponsor logo to master database 
• Hyperlink of sponsor website on the event website page 
• Brand mention on all conference promotional material (mailings, ads, etc.)
• Distribution of sponsor promotional material to each participant
• Logo presence at the conference as Co-sponsor (backdrop, vertical panel, jacket cover, e-brochure, etc.)
• List of participants to be shared post-conference
• Live coverage on the day of the conference

 Exhibitor package Rs. 1,75,000/ USD 3000 :

• Stall space 2m*2m meters
• 4 delegate registrations (from the sponsoring company)
• List of participants to be shared post-conference
• Live coverage on the day of the conference

ITC Maratha, Mumbai

Organisers:   

For sponsorship and speaking opportunities, please contact::

Mansi Taneja
Tel: +91-9910032924
Email: mansi.taneja@indiainfrastructure.com

• The tunnelling segment has seen increased activity in the past two to three years both in terms of project award as well as work on the ground. Longer and larger tunnels are being developed. In the past two years, more than 110 km of tunnel length has been constructed across railways, metro, hydropower, roads and water sectors. Another 1,390 km is in various stages of construction.
• New technologies and techniques are also being adopted to ensure better execution of the tunnelling projects. TBM and NATM technologies are being used for construction of metro, rail, road and highway projects. Another method of tunnelling that has been witnessing increasing acceptance is micro-tunnelling or the trenchless construction method. Meanwhile, drill & blast method continues to be the dominant mode of tunnelling, especially in the Himalayan region and the Western Ghats.
• Greater emphasis is being given to safety in design and operation of tunnels. Tunnels are being deployed with smart and intelligent features such as integrated tunnel control systems, video surveillance, wireless communication systems, entrance detection control and electrical fire signalling systems.
• Contracting practices have also evolved from item-rate contracts to engineering, procurement and construction and design-build-operate contracts.Contractors are paying greater attention to project design, implementation and timely completion. New and advanced features have been added to tunnelling equipment, thereby increasing efficiency. Internet of things is also being implemented by players on big machines.The quality of construction materials used has also improved with advanced materials such as geotextiles, waterproofing membranes, fibre and rock reinforcements witnessing greater deployment.
• Going forward, the overall outlook for tunnel development in the country remains promising. According to India Infrastructure Research, the tunnelling segment offers a strong pipeline of 895 tunnels, spanning a length of over 2,700 km. Over the next two to three years, the tunnelling sector will offer multifold opportunities across sectors. This holds immense promise for engineering, procurement and construction contractors, consultants, technology and equipment providers, construction material supplies, etc. over the long term.
• The mission of this conference is to highlight the recent trends and developments, discuss the key challenges and discuss the emerging tunnelling technologies across various sectors. The conference will also showcasethe noteworthy projects and best practices.

TRENDS, DEVELOPMENTS AND OUTLOOK

• What have been the key trends and developments in the tunnelling sector?
• What are the new and emerging opportunities?
• What are the key challenges and the future outlook?

CONTRACTORS’ VIEWPOINT: EXPERIENCE AND UNADDRESSED CHALLENGES

• What has been the experience of contractors? What are the key lessons learnt?
• What are the biggest issues and challenges? How are they being addressed?
• What is the short-term outlook for the tunnelling segment?

 ADVANCEMENTS IN ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES

• What are the new trends and advancements in engineering and construction of tunnels?
• What has been the trend in the uptake of new technologies and solutions for tunnel construction?
• What are the specific issues and challenges?

FOCUS ON HVAC SYSTEMS IN TUNNELS

• What are the new and emerging requirements for HVAC systems (fire safety, ventilation, lighting, etc.)?
• What are the recent trends and advancements in this space?
• What are the specific issues and challenges?

ADVANCEMENTS IN GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONS, DESIGN AND MONITORING

• What are the geotechnical investigation, survey and monitoring practices being followed? What are the new and emerging requirements?
• What are the technological advancements and innovations in this field?
• What are the specific issues and challenges? How are they being addressed?

METRO RAIL TUNNELS: EXPERIENCE AND CHALLENGES WITH TBM TECHNOLOGY

• What has been the experience in metro rail tunnel construction?
• What are the techniques/methods currently deployed for metro tunnel construction? What are the recent trends and advancements in TBM tunnelling?
• What are some of the noteworthy projects? What are the key lessons learnt from their implementation?
  

EMERGING TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES: EXPERIENCE, CHALLENGES AND NEW OPPORTUNITIES

NATM TECHNOLOGY AND MICROTUNNELLING

• What has been the experience with NATM/microtunnelling? What are its specific features (in terms of cost per km, equipment, material and manpower requirements, etc.)?
• What are the emerging trends and advancements in this field??
• What are some of the best practices and noteworthy projects? What lessons can be learnt from the experience?

SEGMENT FOCUS: PROJECTS, TECHNOLOGIES AND OPPORTUNITIES

RAIL TUNNELS

HYDROPOWER TUNNELS

ROADS AND HIGHWAYS

WATER AND SEWAGE TUNNELS

• What has been the experience in tunnel construction in the segment?
• What are the techniques/methods currently deployed for construction? What are the new trends and advancements in this field?
• What are the biggest issues and challenges?

SMART SAFETY AND INSPECTION SOLUTIONS

• What are the emerging trends and advancements in safety and inspection of tunnels?
• What are the new technologies, automation and robotic solutions available in this space?
• What are some of the best practices? What were the challenges faced and the steps taken to overcome them?

CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIES FOR TUNNELLING IN HIMALAYAN REGION

• What has been the experience in tunnel construction in the Himalayan region?
• What are the challenges associated with the planning, design and construction of long-span tunnels? How are these being addressed?
• What are some of the noteworthy projects? What are the key lessons learnt?

ADVANCEMENTS IN ROCK BLASTING AND EXCAVATION TECHNIQUES

• What has been the experience in tunnel construction in hard rock strata?
• What are the challenges associated with the drilling, blasting and excavation? How are these being addressed?
• What are some of the noteworthy projects? What can be learnt from them

EQUIPMENT SHOWCASE

• What are the emerging trends and advancements in the equipment segment?
• How is the industry gearing up to meet the emerging equipment requirements for tunnel construction?
• What have been the biggest challenges? How are they being addressed?

NEW MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

• What are the new and emerging material requirements for tunnel construction (steel, cement, anchors, explosives, girders, admixtures, etc.)?
• What are the new options and innovations (shotcrete material, fibre and rock reinforcement, geosynthetics, etc.)?
• What are some of the noteworthy initiatives? What have been the associated cost savings?

The confirmed list of speakers include (in alphabetical order):

• Purnachandra Bhave, GM – Hydro and Under Ground Work, Afcons Infrastructure
• Sanjay Dave, Vice President and Sector Head, Engineering, HCC
• Adesh Dhar, National Segment Manager, AllTerra Solutions
• Amit Kataria DGM Technical, Valplast Technologies
• Nikitesh Ashok Khanke, GM, Bajaj Reinforcement LLP
• Vasant Gaikwad , CE, Water supply project, Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
• Atul Gadgil, Director (Works), Maha-Metro Rail Corporation
• S.K. Gupta, Director, Projects, Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation
• Pranay Johri, Sales Manager Geospatial, Trimble Inc
• Rohit Lamba, VP- Sales & Mktng and Branding Head, Jindal Steel and Power
• Col. Parikshit Mehra, Commander 42 Border, Roads Task Force, Border Roads Organisation
• G.B. Nagendra, General Manager, Konkan Railway
• Sachin Nayak, Project Manager, JKumar Infra
• Sadashiv N. Nayak, Senior Vice President, Patel Engineering
• Sista Prasad, VP, Operations, Apco Infratech (Presentation on Z MORH Tunnel)
• KNM Rao, VP, Afcons Infrastructure
• Sandeep Singh, Project Manager (Mumbai Coastal Road Pkg-4), L&T
• Sunilkumar Vishwakarma, Head Planning, CEC-ITD CEM-TPL JV

Previous year speakers include (in alphabetical order):

• Ankur Agarwal, Product Manager, Underground Division, Epiroc
• Purnachandra Bhave, General Manager, Afcons Infrastructure
• D. Dangwal, Deputy General Manager, THDC
• Sanjay Dave, Vice President and Sector Head, Engineering, HCC
• Biswanath Dewanjee, General Manager, Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation
• Kulwinder Dewan,National Sales Manager, Manitou Group
• L. Dhiman, Resident Geologist, AECOM
• Krishnamoorthy J., Additional General Manager, UG, Chennai Metro Rail Corporation
• Shivesh Jha, Industry Sales leader- Infrastructure, Emerson Automation Solutions Intelligent Platforms
• Col Manish Kapil, Joint Director, Tunnels and Bridges, Border Road Organisation
• H. Khan, Task Force Leader, L&T
• Yogesh M. Killedar, Assistant Engineer, Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
• Dr Florian Krenn, Managing Director, Geoconsult India
• Rahul Kumar, Resident Engineer, Rodic Consultants
• Stephan Malojer, International Sales Manager, Progress Group
• Parikshit Mehra, Commander 42 Border Roads Task Force, Border Road Organisation
• Prabhat Mittal, Vice President – Tunnelling & Mechanical Cutting, Sandvik Mining and Rock Solution
• B. Nagendra, General Manager, Projects, Konkan Railway
• Sadashiv N. Nayak, Senior Vice President, Patel Engineering
• Mehul Parekh, General Manager, Patel Engineering
• Sankaralingam, Advisor, L&T
• V.V.R. Sarma, Projects Controller, Afcons Infrastructure
• Ram Gopal Saini, Director and Founder, Mega Metro Engineering
• Vivek Sheware, Technical Officer, Bajaj Reinforcement
• Daljeet Singh, Director, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
• Sandeep Singh, Project Manager (Mumbai Coastal Road Pkg-4), L&T
• Rajeev Soni, Chief Project Manager, RVNL
• L. Suthar, Executive Director, National High Speed Rail Corporation

The conference is targeted at top and middle-level managers from:

• Project Developers
• Hydro Power Developers
• EPC Contractors
• Irrigation Companies
• Metro Rail Operators
• Technology Providers (TBMs, excavator, drill rigs, cranes, loaders, roadheaders, shotcrete machines, etc)
• Indian Railways
• Water & Sewage System Developers
• Consultants and Design Service Providers
• Urban Local Bodies – Etc.

For registration process/payment to attend the conference, please contact:
Mansi Taneja
Tel: +91-9910032924
Email: mansi.taneja@indiainfrastructure.com

• GST @18 per cent is applicable on the registration fee.
• Registration will be confirmed on receipt of the payment.