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ITA AWARDS & SETC-2025
Southeastern Europe
Tunnelling Conference
Conference date:
1-3 October 2025
Sava Center, Belgrade, Serbia
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Key aspects of the conference
Providing a platform for exchanging best practices and accessing current information, the conference will feature the following sections:
Innovation, Sustainability, and Safety
Shaping the future of tunneling
On behalf of the Serbian Association for Tunnels and Underground Structures (ITA Serbia) in collaboration with the International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association (ITA-AITES), it is our great pleasure to invite you to join us in wonderful Belgrade, Serbia from 1 to 3 October 2025 for the Southeastern Europe Tunnelling Conference (SETC-2025) and the ITA Tunnelling Awards 2025.
To promote and demonstrate the use of tunnelling technology and underground space worldwide, SETC-2025 will proudly host the 11th ITA Tunnelling Awards, celebrating exceptional achievements in the industry. This joint event will showcase cutting-edge projects and innovations in tunnelling and underground infrastructure, bringing together experts and industry leaders to discuss the future of tunnelling and its impact on global development, while providing a valuable platform for networking and knowledge sharing among professionals across the sector.
Conference
ITA-AITES Tunnelling Awards Conference and Ceremony Belgrade - 1st October 2025
01
Oct
Morning Programme
07:30 - 08:30
Registration
08:30 - 09:10
Opening (Congress Hall B)
09:10 - 09:20
Coffee break
02
Oct
Day Programme
09:20 - 10:05
Round Table 1 – Project of the Year (EUR 100M-500M)
(Congress Hall B)
10:05 - 10:50
Round Table 2 – Technical Innovation of the Year
(Congress Hall B)
10:50 - 11:20
Coffee break
11:20 - 12:05
Round Table 3 – Project of the Year (up to EUR 100M)
(Congress Hall B)
12:05 - 12:50
Round Table 4 – Elevated Thinking – Underground
(Congress Hall B)
12:50 - 13:50
Lunch
13:50 - 14:50
Round Table 5 – Product/Equipment Innovation
(Congress Hall B)
14:50 - 15:35
Round Table 6 – Young Tunneller of the Year & Future of Tunnelling
(Congress Hall B)
15:35 - 16:05
Coffee break
16:05 - 16:50
Round Table 7 – Major Project of the Year (over EUR 500M)
(Congress Hall B)
16:50 - 17:00
Closing & Conclusions (Congress Hall B)
17:30 - 19:00
Welcome Cocktail (Expo Area)
Sponsors Exhibition
(Expo Area)
&
Project Showcases
03
Oct
Evening Programme
19:00 - 19:05
Award Ceremony Opening (Congress Hall B)
19:05 - 19:20
Cultural Program (Congress Hall B)
19:20 - 20:20
Award Ceremony Announcement of the Winners (Congress Hall B)
20:20 - 20:40
Closing Ceremony & Announcement of the 2026 Host Member Nation
(Congress Hall B)
21:00 - 24:00
Gala Dinner (Immersive Hall)
Conference
Southeastern Europe Tunnelling Conference Belgrade – 2nd October 2025
Morning Programme
08:30 - 09:00
Registration
09:00 - 09:02
Opening (Congress Hall B)
Day Programme
09:02 - 09:20
Keynote Speech Andrea Pigorini – Italian High-Speed Rail: Lessons Learned on Long-Distance Tunnel Design and Construction (Congress Hall B)
09:20 - 09:40
Keynote Speech Mr. Christos Karadimas –Thessaloniki Metro, Greece: Lessons Learned from Constructing a Metro in a City Rich in Antiquities (Congress Hall B)
09:40 - 09:55
Technical presentation Dr Sun Qihao – POWERChina: Challenges and Applications of 15m-Diameter TBM Tunnelling in Environmentally Sensitive Urban Areas (Congress Hall B)
09:55 - 10:10
Technical presentation Enrico Dal Negro (Global Director) – UTT Mapei: Industry Best Practices: Backfill Grout behind Tunnel Precast Segment Application (Congress Hall B)
10:10 - 10:40
Coffee break
10:40 - 12:00
Panel Discussion (Congress Hall B)
12:00 – 13:30
Lunch
Balkan Forum at 12:30 – 13:15
13:30 - 15:30
Technical Paper presentations (Congress Hall)
15:30 – 16:00
Coffee break
16:00 - 18:00
Technical Paper presentations (Congress Hall)
18:00 - 18:10
Break
18:10 - 18:15
Closing Ceremony (Congress Hall B)
Sponsors Exhibition
(Expo Area)
&
Project Showcases
Evening Programme
20:00 - 23:00
SETC Networking Dinner by invitation only
Project Showcase
Explore 14 innovative tunnelling and underground construction projects at ITA Awards & SETC-2025. Visit the Project Showcase page to view the exhibition map, where booths are marked with institution and country numbers, making it easy to connect with project representatives from across the region and beyond.
who is speaking
Keynote speakers
Mr. Andrea Pigorini
Director of infrastructure engineering Department
at italferr − Italian state railway group
Mr. Christos Karadimas
BoD Chairman
of ELLINIKO METRO S.A.
Pricing
Online registration
Providing a platform for exchanging best practices and accessing current information, the conference will feature the following sections:
Full Registration
€400
(Regular/On site)
*20% VAT included
What you get:
- Access to all sessions outlined in the official conference program for two (2) days
- Conference material
- Coffee breaks and lunches during conference days
- ITA Awards and SETC-2025 Ceremony (Cocktail, Cultural performance, Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner)
Note: Gala Dinner is included in the full registration.
1 Day Conference Pass + ITA Awards & SETC-2025 Ceremony
€300
(Regular/On site)
*20% VAT included
What you get:
- Access to all sessions outlined in the official conference program for the first day (1 October)
- Conference material
- Coffee breaks and lunches
- ITA Awards and SETC-2025 Ceremony (Cocktail, Cultural performance, Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner)
ITA Awards & SETC-2025 Ceremony
€230
(Regular/On site)
*20% VAT included
What you get:
- Cocktail
- Cultural performance
- Awards Ceremony
- Gala Dinner
1 Day Conference Pass
€180
(Regular/On site)
*20% VAT included
What you get:
- Access to all sessions outlined in the official conference program for the second day (2 October)
- Conference material
- Coffee breaks and lunch
Students
€100
(Regular/On site)
*20% VAT included
What you get:
- Attendance at all sessions for two (2) days except Gala Dinner and Technical Tour
- Conference material
- Coffee breaks and lunches during conference days
- ITA Awards and SETC-2025 Ceremony (Cocktail, Cultural performance, Awards Ceremony)
Exhibitor (Additional) Pass
€150
(Regular/On site)
*20% VAT included
What you get:
- Opening Ceremony
- Cocktail
- Coffee breaks and lunches during conference days
- Access to the Exhibition area
Technical Tour (limited places)
€50
(Regular/On site)
*20% VAT included
What you get:
- Bus transfer
- Refreshment
Gala Dinner
€100
(Regular/On site)
*20% VAT included
What you get:
- Gala Dinner
All conference participants must register for the conference.
For Student Registration, a Valid Student ID needs to be provided through the online and on site registration process.
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Recently renovated, the Sava Center is a true congress landmark, featuring modern and spacious conference halls, technologically advanced rooms, and extensive exhibition spaces.
Its location offers excellent connectivity to hotels and other major tourist and business facilities.