The 2016 Cutting Edge Program Lineup is Key for Advancing Tunneling Technology

Join us November 6-9 at the Concourse Hotel at LAX for the 2016 Cutting Edge Conference. Hosted by the Underground Construction Association of SME (UCA of SME) and the North American Tunneling Journal in Los Angeles, CA, this event is one of the most comprehensive conferences on tunneling technologies.

This exciting program begins on Monday, November 7, with Hannes Lagger, Arup, chairing the Keynote Session on Pushing the Innovation Envelope. Hear from industry experts as they share their hands-on tunneling experience on the most current and exciting projects from around the world. Sessions include:

• Los Angeles Metro’s Office of Extraordinary Innovation: The Future for Urban Transportationpresented by Dr. Joshua Schank, Chief Innovation Officer, Los Angeles Metro
• Data-driven Performance: From Formula 1 to Underground Infrastructure presented by Simon Williams, Founder and Director, QuantumBlack
• Large Diameter TBM Innovation for Hong Kong’s Tuen Mun – Chek Lap Kok Highway Linkpresented by Brunco Combe, Technical Director, Bouygues TP
• Lessons Learned on Alpine Base Tunnels in Europe presented by Thomas Jesel, Amberg Engineering
• California’s High Speed Rail Tunnels presented by Steve Dubnewych & Randy Anderson, CA High Speed Rail
• Large Diameter EPB Operation & TBMs and Systems for Long Distance Tunnels presented by Werner Burger, Herrenknecht
• Innovative Technology for Augstalia’s Anglo-American Coal Mine: Grosvenor Decline Tunnelpresented by Dennis Ofiara, Robbins & Larry Lenahan, Skanska

The 2016 Cutting Edge Conference offers a wide range of technical sessions that bring together tunneling experts from around the world who are focused on advancing the tunneling industry.

Register today at www.ucaofsmecuttingedge.com, network with tunneling professionals and expand your knowledge in the field.