TUNNELLING CONFERENCE OCTOBER 1 NOVEMBER 2017 STAR CITY SYDNEY CHALLENGING UNDERGROUND SPACE: BIGGER, BETTER, MORE

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1 16 TH A 30 OCTOBER 1 NOVEMBER 2017 STAR CITY SYDNEY CHALLENGING UNDERGROUND SPACE: BIGGER, BETTER, MORE REGISTER ONLINE HOST CO-HOSTED BY SUPPORTED BY

2 16 TH A CHALLENGING UNDERGROUND SPACE: BIGGER, BETTER, MORE INVITATION TO ATTEND ATS2017 WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND ATS2017 Dear Colleagues in Tunnelling, The 16th Australasian Tunnelling Society (ATS) Conference, the triennial industry event, will be held in Sydney in late The conference is a great opportunity for individuals to take time out from their day-to-day to learn from and reflect on the many advances made by the industry. It is a great opportunity to meet, explain, question and listen. In many instances the scale of recently completed or current projects are establishing new tunnelling milestones for Australasia the longest rail tunnels, the longest road tunnels, the largest caverns. Projects have become bigger and with these scales come technical and contractual complexities. A test of industry capability is to deliver innovation despite this increasing workload. The conference will provide a platform for our technical leaders to present innovations in design and delivery proving that continuous improvement is driving better, more efficient project outcomes. Attendees at this year s conference will be aware of the current high level of industry activity. With more projects being showcased, we re confident that the 16th ATS conference will prove very popular and will be well supported. And so, we have established a conference theme that reflects the state of the industry in the period from the 15th ATS conference in 2014 to the current time. Underground works in Australasia has been, and continues to be, a challenging space that is delivering bigger, better and more projects. The hosts and organising committee invite you to attend and look forward to welcoming you to Sydney and 16th Australasian Tunnelling Conference. Nigel Casey, Conference Chair, 16th Australasian Tunnelling Conference 2017 EXCEEDING THE SUCCESS OF 2014 WITH Over 400 attendees Over 80 peer reviewed technical papers Numerous international technical papers Over 50 sponsors and exhibitors Senior government keynote speakers Major project sponsor keynote speakers ASSISTING YOU TO Keep up to date with the latest tunnelling key issues and future projects Engage in valuable discussions with industry stakeholders presenting on key issues Connect and network with fellow tunnelling industry professionals Participate in the three-day exhibition where you can see the latest products and services from the leading industry organisation WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Tunnelling professionals and students from all disciplines including: engineering, mine ventilation, project management and geology Government departments including: infrastructure and services, mines, natural resources, primary industries, environment, water, community and transport Professionals involved in financing major infrastructure Consultants Academia and research organisations Affiliated industry organisations and professional bodies Front Page: Australia s longest railway tunnels run for 15km between Bella Vista and Epping in Sydney s North West as part of Sydney Metro, Australia s biggest public transport project. Photos thanks to Sydney Metro Delivery Office/Transport for NSW. HOST CO-HOSTED BY SUPPORTED BY ats2017.com.au 2

3 16 TH A CHALLENGING UNDERGROUND SPACE: BIGGER, BETTER, MORE CONFERENCE PROGRAM SUNDAY 29 OCTOBER 2017 Exhibitor afternoon access to bump in and set-up displays MONDAY 30 OCTOBER 2017 Technical program and exhibition Welcome Reception in exhibition area TUESDAY 31 OCTOBER 2017 Technical program and exhibition ATS2017 Awards Dinner WEDNESDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2017 Technical program and exhibition THURSDAY 2 NOVEMBER 2017 Tours to Operating Tunnels and/or Specialist Tunnel Workshops FRIDAY 3 NOVEMBER 2017 Tours to Operating Tunnels and/or Specialist Tunnel Workshops ATS2017 is the Australasian Tunnelling Society s triennial industry conference. This event is future focussed investigating the latest scientific and technological innovation; practical applications of these innovations; the future development of tunnelling processes. PRESENTATIONS WILL BE HELD IN CONCURRENT STREAMS COVERING THE FOLLOWING TOPICS: 1. URBAN PLANNING, PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND PROJECT DELIVERY Project Financing, Procurement, Environmental Assessment, Value Capture, Project Case Studies 2. CONSTRUCTION METHODOLOGIES Equipment and Applications, Materials, Mining, Durability, Pavement and Civil-fitout 3. GROUND AND GROUND SUPPORT Geology, Geotechnics, Tunnel Linings, Groundwater, Waterproofing, Settlement 4. SYSTEMS, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Safety, Ventilation, Fire, ITS, Systems Engineering, Project Risk, Training Program 5. URBAN DESIGN AND AESTHETIC Community Engagement, Customer Experience, Underground Space, Architectural Strategies, Social Benefit, Human Factors and Psychology 6. DIGITAL TUNNEL AND DATA Asset Information Modelling, Standardisation, Survey, Monitoring, Operations, New Technologies and Software Analytics HOST CO-HOSTED BY SUPPORTED BY ats2017.com.au 3

4 16 TH A HOST CO-HOSTED BY SUPPORTED BY REGISTRATION FORM & TAX INVOICE Conference Code to be quoted on all conference payments: ATS2017/000P238D Please use this form as an interim tax invoice. You will be provided with a Tax Invoice/Receipt upon payment ATTENDEE DETAILS Title: (please circle) Mr / Mrs / Ms / Miss / Dr / Prof / Title: First name: Member /Organisation* Position: Organisation: Address: Last name: Membership no# ABN: Fax: Partner s Name Special Requirements International Attendees State: Country: Postcode: (eg: dietary, access etc) Are eligible for Member Rates as listed Mobile phone: Website: * Member Rates Explained These rates are applicable to members of Engineers Australia, AusIMM, IPENZ; and International Delegates REGISTRATION FEES SECTION 1: FULL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION INCL: Intensive 3 day conference program, morning & afternoon teas, buffet lunch each day; speakers presentation notes on USB; access to ATS2017 expo. Events Included: Welcome Reception Monday 30 October and the Conference & Awards Dinner Tuesday 31 October All rates include 10% gst, quoted in AUD$ MEMBER NON-MEMBER EARLY BIRD Registration before 31 August 2017 $1485 $1870 STANDARD Registration after 1 September 2017 $1705 $2090 AUTHORS Must register prior to 30 September 2017 $1485 STUDENT REGISTRATION INCL: Intensive 3 day conference program, morning & afternoon teas, buffet lunch each day; speakers presentation notes on USB; access to ATS2017 expo. Events Included: Welcome Reception Mon 30 October (this ticket does not include the Conference & Awards Dinner on Tues 31 October please purchase a dinner ticket if you wish to attend) STUDENT TICKET: EARLY BIRD Registration before 31 August 2017 $440 STANDARD Registration after 1 September 2017 $550 SECTION 2: ONE DAY REGISTRATION INCL: Intensive 1 day conference program, morning & afternoon teas, buffet lunch each day; access to ATS2017 exhibition; speakers presentation notes on USB (this ticket does not include the Conference & Awards Dinner on Tues 31 Oct purchase a dinner ticket if you wish to attend) MEMBER NON-MEMBER EARLY BIRD Registration before 31 August 2017 $660 $880 STANDARD Registration after 1 September 2017 $770 $990 AUTHORS Must register prior to 30 September 2017 $660 STUDENTS $220 PLEASE NOTE: all Day Registrants must tick which day/s you will be attending Mon 30 Tues 31 Wed 1st SECTION 3: SOCIAL & GUEST TICKETS NB: Welcome Reception & Conference Dinner are included in Full Conference Registration Fees Welcome Reception Monday 30 October 2017 Conference Dinner Tuesday 31 October 2017 Guest Name & Company Name (if applicable) SECTION 4: WORKSHOPS & SITE TOURS Tours & Workshops are being planned and will be announced at a later date Tours & Workshops are available only to those registered for the conference $110 per person $187 per person REGISTER ONLINE

5 16 TH A HOST CO-HOSTED BY SUPPORTED BY PAYMENT DETAILS COST SUMMARY SECTION 1: Full Registration Charges: Member, Non Member, Speaker, Student $ SECTION 2: Day Registration Charges: Member, Non Member, Speaker, Student (all days attending) $ SECTION 3: Social or Guest Tickets Total: $ SECTION 4: Workshops & Site Tours Total: $ I WILL BE PAYING BY ELECTRONIC TRANSFER (tick) Payments by Electronic Transfer ats2017@engineersaustralia.org.au indicating the date of the transfer Bank: CBA BSB: Acct#: Swift/BIC Code: CTBAAU2S I WILL BE PAYING BY CREDIT CARD (tick) CREDIT CARD TYPE: Amex Visa MasterCard Name on Card: Signature on Card: Credit Card Number: Credit Card Fee: AUSTRALIAN PRIVACY LAWS Expiry: on date? MUST indicate: 000P238D on all payments 3 digit Security Code Please note, there will be 1.55% credit card fee added, payment will appear as Institution of Engineers on your statement Under Australian Privacy Laws we must ask if you would like your contact details to be passed to other conference attendees: (please tick below) Please remember that our Sponsors help to keep our registration fees to a minimum and ensure the high quality conference content. Yes pass my details to sponsors No do not pass my details to sponsors REGISTRATION PROCEDURES ATTENDANCE & REGISTERING ONSITE Only pre-registered, pre-paid registrants will be guaranteed access to the event. Upon receipt of your registration and payment you will receive a receipt and confirmation from Engineers Australia. On-site registrants will be admitted on availability only. INTERNATIONAL ATTENDEES International delegates are eligible for EA/AusIMM/IPENZ member rates based on confirmed overseas residency TERMS & CONDITIONS A refund policy will apply for cancellation as follows: Cancellation more than 60 calendar days before the event will be refunded in its entirety Cancellation between 30 to 60 calendar days before the event will be given a 75% refund Cancellation within 30 calendar days before the event will not be refunded Transfer of registration is allowed if you notify our office at least 5 business days before event. Please note that any difference in fees will have to be paid if the replacement registrant is not entitled to the same rate. No refunds will be provided for transfers to a lower fee item. Please note that upon registration for an account with Engineers Australia, unless you have informed us otherwise, you are deemed to have given your consent for Engineers Australia to use your personal information (as that term is defined in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) for marketing purposes. This will include use by our wholly owned subsidiaries, including EEA. You can change your marketing preferences, including the choice not to continue receiving marketing material, by telephoning us or updating your preferences in MyPortal. Engineers Australia reserves the right to alter, amend or cancel all or any of the arrangements contained in the program. Engineers Australia cannot accept responsibility for delegates late transport arrivals or non-arrivals due to delays outside of their control. By registering for this event, you agree that you have read and understood our privacy policy. I acknowledge and consent that during my attendance at this event my image or voice may be recorded via video, photograph or by any other means ( recorded ) by an officer or official of this event, which may be distributed or published at the discretion of Engineers Australia. If you do not wish to be recorded, you are required to formally advise Engineers Australia Social events cancellation policy The Conference Organisers reserve the right to cancel or vary optional activities if minimum numbers are not reached. Regrettably, optional social events and additional ticket cancellations cannot be refunded if participation is cancelled less than 14 days prior to the event. Payments All payments are made online using a VISA, Mastercard, American Express. All fees above are quoted in Australian dollars (AUD) and are inclusive of GST REGISTER ONLINE

6 16TH A For further information visit: CONTACT ATS2017 Conference Team ats2017@engineersaustralia.org.au Mob: HOST CO-HOSTED BY SUPPORTED BY