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1-3 October 2025
Sava Center, Belgrade, Serbia
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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), we are pleased to invite you to the Southeastern Europe Tunnelling Conference (SETC-2025) and the ITA Tunnelling Awards 2025, taking place from 1 to 3 October 2025, in Belgrade, Serbia, where tunnelling and underground construction professionals from around the world will gather in a shared mission to shape the future of tunnelling.
With the honour of hosting the 11th ITA Tunnelling Awards, which recognize excellence in the global tunnelling industry, SETC-2025 will showcase cutting-edge projects and innovations that are paving the way for the future of underground infrastructure.
As the Southeastern Europe region faces critical challenges in modernizing its infrastructure, the current state of development highlights a growing need for innovative solutions in tunnelling and underground construction, which have become pivotal for advancing transport, hydraulic, mining, and energy infrastructures. SETC-2025 will showcase the latest advancements in design, engineering methodologies, and construction techniques that are driving more efficient, safer, and sustainable tunnelling operations.
This conference offers participants an unparalleled opportunity to engage with cutting-edge research and learn from current and future projects that are making a significant impact on economic growth and living standards in the region. Participants will have the opportunity to exchange insights, discover new approaches, and explore significant regional and global projects.
With the motto Shaping the Future of Tunnelling: Innovation, Sustainability, and Safety
SETC-2025 will offer a comprehensive overview of the current state and future trends in tunnel and underground construction, providing a deep understanding of the innovations driving the future of infrastructure in the Southeastern Europe region and neighboring countries.
The focus will be on sustainable solutions in design and construction, showcasing the latest methods and tools in tunnel and underground construction design, the application of new materials and machinery, and advancements in digital and informational technologies. By sharing these developments,
SETC-2025 aims to inspire further research and the implementation of innovative techniques in the field.
SETC-2025 and the ITA Tunnelling Awards will offer an exceptional platform where innovation, excellence, and the future of tunnelling and underground construction converge, as well as a prime opportunity for networking and connecting with experts and professionals from across the region and around the globe.
Join us to explore key technical and strategic aspects of future projects, enhance sector standards, and ensure sustainable development that will contribute to prosperity and stability. Your participation is vital in achieving these goals.
We look forward to welcoming you to Belgrade, where science and innovation will unite to shape the future of tunnelling!
Prof. Dr. Dejan Divac
President of the ITA Serbia, Chairman of the Organizing Committee SETC-2025 and ITA Tunnelling Awards