The event will combine a trade exhibition and live demonstrations with a technical conference of international standard, workshops and training and a glittering social and networking program.

Invitation

The ASTT is delighted to extend to you an invitation to Trenchless Australasia 2008: the 7th National ASTT Conference and Exhibition. Advancing technology, ongoing water restrictions, aging infrastructure and increasing environmental concerns have all helped push Trenchless Technology to the forefront of solutions for many of today’s engineering and infrastructure issues.

The size of the industry continues to grow and interest in the area is increasing from a variety of sectors. The timing of Trenchless Australasia 2008 will ride the crest of this interest ensuring it is one of the largest and most successful Trenchless events ever held in the Southern Hemisphere.

The event includes:

* A technical program of international standard. * An exciting and interactive trade exhibition. * Non-technical papers on a variety of interesting topics. * A highly enjoyable social and networking program. * Hands-on training and workshops. * Live equipment demonstrations.

This is a must for anyone who is interested in underground infrastructure, whether you are an asset owner, contractor, supplier or manufacturer.

The ASTT look forward to seeing you in Sydney in March 2008.

Registration and Accommodation

Registration information is now available online. Accommodation is available at the Novotel and Ibis Hotels on-site and can be booked through Great Southern Press when you register.

Call for Papers now open

Authors are invited to submit abstracts for presentations to be considered by the Program Technical Committee. Abstracts can be submitted via the event website www.trenchless2008.com

The conference will feature plenary and streamed sessions and all papers will be considered on the basis of technical merit, interest to the industry and relevance to the event.

Venue

The event will be held at the Waterview Convention Centre at Sydney Olympic Park, Homebush. Waterview Convention Centre is set in the 40 hectares of parklands of Bicentennial Park overlooking Lake Belvedere. The Centre will house both the conference itself as well as an indoor and outdoor exhibition, making full use of the lush and peaceful surroundings and ensuring that all attendees are kept together, minimising any travel issues.

Go Live!

Live demonstrations of equipment will be a major component of the event. We hope to include HDD machines, relining techniques, tunnelling machines and borers and much more as part of the live demonstrations. We are still finalising the arrangements for the exact location and timing of this aspect so we need to know as early as possible any details such as the weight of equipment.

Trade Exhibition

For a few days in March 2008, Waterview Convention Centre will become a Trenchless hub as hundreds of delegates and trade visitors from Australia, New Zealand and around the world descend on Sydney for this event. With the cream of the industry all gathered in the one place, the trade exhibition promises to be one of the biggest and most successful in history. If you are a company active in the industry, you simply cannot afford to miss this.

The exhibition includes both an outdoor marquee as well as indoor space. The outdoor space will have a particular emphasis on machinery and live, hands-on demonstrations. Please contact us today to discuss any specific requirements you may have.

The exhibition is being held in and immediately adjacent to the conference building and morning, lunch and afternoon breaks will all be served in the exhibition area helping ensure strong traffic.

Space is limited and is expected to sell out, so get in quick to ensure you don’t miss out!

Visitor Profile

The exhibition is being heavily promoted as of now to all those involved in the Trenchless and related industries. A constant and highly targeted marketing program is already underway via Trenchless Australasia magazine, the Trenchless Online Update, email blasts, direct mailing and direct phone calls. Great Southern Press maintains Australasia’s most comprehensive Trenchless database which includes all authorities and utilities. The event will also be promoted by agreements with a variety of related magazines and online products and at national and internationals shows. Additionally, more than 10,000 targeted trade passes will be sent out to businesses in the months leading up to the event. Importantly, entry into the trade exhibition will be free.

Visitors are expected to include:

* Engineers from utilities and design companies, * Contractors looking for the latest equipment, * Decision makers from local councils and water authorities, * National and international guests, * Academics and researchers looking for the latest technology, and * Trenchless professionals with real purchasing power.