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SUMMARY:The International Engineers' Experience Joining the Australian Workforce
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nJoin the Diversity in Tunnelling Subgroup as we delve into the challenges faced by international engineers entering the Australian workforce. Our panel discussion will highlight the key obstacles encountered by our speakers and their teams\, share valuable lessons learned\, and discuss strategies for overcoming cultural barriers. Together\, we will explore solutions to make the transition to the Australian engineering community smoother and more welcoming\, in a beautiful panel discussion sponsored by Bouygues Construction Australia. \n  \nLearning outcomes\nIn this presentation\, you will learn: \n\nlearn from the experiences of other international engineers who have already made the move\nunderstand what you can do to make your interactions with international engineers more inclusive\npromote equality and Inclusion.\n\nProgram\nIn-person: \n\n5.30 pm AEDT: Registration begins\n6.00 pm AEDT: A few words from the speakers followed by panel discussion\n7.00 pm AEDT: Presentation concludes and networking\n7.30 pm AEDT: Event ends\n\nOnline:  \n\n6.00 pm AEDT: Presentation begins with a Q&A session\n7.00 pm AEDT: Presentation ends\n\n  \nThe event is sponsored by Bouygues Construction Australia. \n \n  \nAbout the Speakers\n  \n \nSam Azari FIEAust\, CPEng\, NER\nSenior Associate Engineer-Tunnels  – SMEC \nSam is a Fellow of Engineers Australia and a Chartered Professional Engineer specializing in both Civil and Geotechnical Engineering. She holds a master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering and currently works as a Senior Associate Engineer at SMEC. Sam has over 17 years of experience in the design and construction of infrastructure projects. As a passionate Tunnel Engineer\, Sam enjoys helping others learn and fosters a growth mindset. \nHer expertise includes the design and analysis of tunnels\, specifically SEM and micro-tunnelling projects\, as well as Cut & Cover structures\, temporary and permanent soil support systems\, and shaft excavations. Recent key projects she has worked on in Australia include M6 Stage1\, Sydney Metro West\, the North-East Link Project\, and the Melbourne Metro Project. \n  \n \nMathieu Gonzalez  MSc\, FICE\, CEng\, PMP \nEngineering Director for T2DA – Bouygues \nMathieu is currently the Engineering Director for T2DA in Adelaide\, Australia. He is a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)\, Chartered Engineer and Project Manager Professional (PMP). \nHe has over 18  years of experience in the construction industry\, from design to construction methodology to technical direction for main contractor. He has been involved on various projects in France\, Spain\, Hong Kong and Australia starting by Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) projects to manage the technical team on major infrastructure tunneling project with multidisciplinary deliverables (tunnel construction to project commissioning) from building\, civil works\, tunneling works\, rail\, E&M\, T&C\, etc. \n  \n \nNicholas Bedford CPEng  \nTechnical Director – Aurecon \nNicholas is a Technical Director at Aurecon with 18 years of experience in the tunnelling industry. He currently leads Aurecon’s tunnelling team in NSW. With a focus on detailed design\, construction phase services\, and independent certification\, he has made significant contributions to major infrastructure projects in Sydney\, including NorthConnex\, Westconnex\, and is currently involved in the Western Harbour Tunnel project. \nNicholas previously spent several years in Hong Kong\, where he gained valuable international experience working on the MTR South Island Line Contract 901 at Admiralty Station. During this time\, he gained an appreciation for the challenges faced by engineers who relocated overseas. This experience not only enhanced his technical skills but also provided valuable insights into the cultural and logistical complexities of international teams. \n 
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/the-international-engineers-experience-joining-the-australian-workforce/
LOCATION:Hybrid  – webinar and in person at the EA Sydney Office.\, Mezzanine Floor\, 44 Market Street\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2177\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,National,New South Wales
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SUMMARY:ATS Rock Fracture Grouting Course 2025
DESCRIPTION:Event summary\nAustralia’s tunnelling and dam construction industries are entering an exciting new era\, driven by hydropower and pumped hydro projects. Central to these advancements is mastering the art and science of rock fracture grouting to control water flow in tunnels and dam foundations. \nThe Australian Tunnelling Society (ATS)\, in collaboration with the Australian National Committee on Large Dams (ANCOLD) and the Australian Geomechanics Society\, is pleased to announce the ATS Grouting Course 2025. This one-day event will bring together global experts and industry leaders to revive and enhance Australia’s grouting capabilities. \nRegister now for this must-attend event\, coming to Melbourne\, Sydney\, and Brisbane in May 2025! \nProgram\n \nEvent Details\n\nMelbourne\n\nDate: Monday\, 26 May 2025\nVenue: Engineers Australia Melbourne\, Level 31\, 600 Bourke Street\n\n\nSydney\n\nDate: Wednesday\, 28 May 2025\nVenue: Engineers Australia Sydney\, Mezzanine Level\, 44 Market Street\n\n\nBrisbane\n\nDate: Thursday\, 29 May 2025\nVenue: Engineers Australia Brisbane\, Level 9\, 340 Adelaide Street\n\n\n\nFeaturing World-Class Experts\nThe course will be headlined by Mohamed El Tani\, a global authority on rock fracture grouting and President of the ISRM Commission for Rock Grouting. You’ll also hear from industry leaders: \n\nBruce Grant – Managing Director\, Multigrout Australia\nIain Robertson – Managing Director\, RIX Ground Engineering\nSean Ladiges – Technical Director\, GHD\nHarry Asche – Design Director\, Aurecon\n\nWhy You Should Attend\nThis course is essential for professionals involved in major tunnelling and dam projects\, including clients\, consultants\, and contractors. It’s an unparalleled opportunity to gain insights into grouting operations and reconnect Australia’s industry to cutting-edge expertise. \nSponsorship \nEvent Sponsors\nWe’re thrilled to announce MC Bauchemie has signed up as our Platinum Sponsor for this event and they are joined by a fantastic line-up of other sponsors including: \n\nGold: BMS Strata Systems\nGold: Normet Asia Pacific Pty Ltd\nCoffee: RIX\nMorning Tea: Menard\nLunch: Sovereign Hydroseal\nAfternoon Tea: DESOI Australia\n\nSpeaker sponsors\nHuge thanks also to our wonderful speaker sponsors that include: \n\nAurecon\nRIX\nMultigrout Australia\nGHD\nRockgro Consulting\n\nALL SPONSORSHIP POSITIONS FOR THIS WORLD CLASS EVENT HAVE NOW BEEN FILLED! \n \nStay Tuned for Registration Information!\nRegistration details will be released soon\, so be sure to mark your calendar and keep an eye out for updates. \n 
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ats-grouting-course-2025/
LOCATION:Three full day workshops in Melbourne 26 May\, Sydney 28 May\, Brisbane 29 May
CATEGORIES:National
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250717T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250717T193000
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SUMMARY:ATSymx BTSym: Underground Power: Pumped Hydro Developments in the UK and Australia
DESCRIPTION:Event Overview\nThe Australian Tunnelling Society Young Members (ATSym) and the British Tunnelling Society Young Members (BTSym) are proud to host their first-ever joint international event\, uniting early-career professionals from opposite sides of the globe for a shared discussion on one of the most critical energy transition technologies: pumped hydro. \nWith pumped storage schemes gaining momentum as a key enabler of large-scale renewable energy storage\, this technical session will explore two major projects shaping the underground infrastructure landscape in their respective regions. \nJoin us for an engaging and collaborative session as we learn from each other’s challenges and achievements in delivering complex underground works for pumped hydro storage. \nThis is a rare opportunity to hear directly from professionals on two of the world’s most significant pumped hydro developments – don’t miss it. \nNOTE: If you are based in Sydney\, please consider attending in person from 6PM. It will be great opportunity for a catch up with colleagues and networking with new contacts.  \nWho Should Attend\nThis event is ideal for: \n\nYoung professionals and students in tunnelling\, geotechnical\, civil\, and hydro engineering\nEngineers and project managers working on energy infrastructure\nThose interested in large-scale underground construction and global perspectives on energy transition\nATS and BTS members and the wider tunnelling community\n\nEvent Agenda\n\nWelcome and Opening – ATSym\nIntroduction to BTSym\nBTSym Presentation: Tobias Bisenberger & Aitor Perez Suescun\nATSym Presentation: Igor Buvac & Sean Edwards\nJoint Q&A and Closing Remarks\n\nSpeakers – United Kingdom\n \nTobias Bisenberger\nConstruction Manager – Tunnels\, STRABAG\nTobias studied Civil Engineering in Vienna and completed his PhD in Mechanised Tunnelling\, focusing on contract models dealing with deviating construction timelines. He joined STRABAG in 2021 and has been involved in Pumped Storage Hydro schemes in the UK since 2022. Based in Vienna\, Tobias supports UK projects on a rotational basis\, contributing his tunnelling expertise to energy infrastructure. \n\nAitor Perez Suescun\nSenior Project Manager – Dams\, STRABAG\nAitor is a passionate civil engineer with over 12 years of global experience in ground engineering and dam construction. Having studied in Spain and Denmark\, he has worked across five countries and now resides in London\, UK. Aitor brings a deep understanding of multidisciplinary civil infrastructure delivery in complex environments. \nUK Presentation Overview\nThe presentation will outline the UK government’s “Clean Power 2030” action plan and its implications for pumped hydro development. Aitor and Tobias will provide an overview of the UK’s pipeline of pumped storage schemes and present a case study from the Scottish Highlands. The project\, supported by STRABAG\, involves optimising the reference design’s underground structures and represents a key step in the UK’s clean energy future. \nSpeakers – Australia\n \nIgor Buvac\nExperienced Engineer – Tunnels\, SMEC \nIgor is a Civil Engineer with over 5 years of experience across major infrastructure projects. He holds degrees from UNSW in Civil Engineering and Geotechnical Engineering. Igor has been a central part of the Snowy 2.0 Owner’s Team for over three years\, working across design\, TBM operations\, grouting\, and permanent linings. \n\nSean Edwards\nGraduate Engineer – Tunnels\, SMEC \nSean is a Graduate Engineer from Western Sydney University\, with hands-on experience in TBM and drill-and-blast tunnelling\, segmental linings\, caverns\, and intake shafts. He has contributed to automation and modelling tools using RS3\, FLAC\, and Strand7\, and brings a strong interdisciplinary approach to underground engineering and data-driven design. \nAustralia Presentation Overview\nSnowy 2.0 is Australia’s largest renewable energy project\, adding 2\,200 MW of pumped hydro capacity and deep energy storage to support the national transition to renewables. The presentation will provide a project update and technical insights into the construction of over 40km of underground works\, including a cavern complex 800m below ground. Igor and Sean will share lessons learned from design\, construction\, and coordination within one of Australia’s most iconic infrastructure projects.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/atsymx-btsym-underground-power-pumped-hydro-developments-in-the-uk-and-australia/
LOCATION:Webinar and IN PERSON at SMEC in Sydney\, Level 7\, 40 Mount Street\, North Sydney\, NSW\, 2060\, Australia
CATEGORIES:National,New South Wales,Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251110T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251114T170000
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SUMMARY:Australasian Tunnelling Conference 10th - 14th November 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Australian Tunnelling Conference 2025 (ATC 2025) fast approaching\, and we’re excited to invite you to contribute your insights and innovations\, as well as sponsor this premier event.\nCheck out the conference’s dedicated website here to learn more about this exciting event: Australasian Tunnelling Conference 2025
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/save-the-date-australasian-tunnelling-conference-10th-14th-november-2025/
LOCATION:Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
CATEGORIES:National
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271112
DTSTAMP:20260602T080106
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SUMMARY:Australian Tunnelling Conference 2027 (ATC2027)
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date – ATC2027\, Brisbane\nThe Australian Tunnelling Conference (ATC2027) will take place in Brisbane from 8–11 November 2027. \nUnder the theme “Shaping an Underground Future: Technology\, Sustainability & Resilience\,” the conference will bring together industry\, academia\, and government to explore the full lifecycle of tunnelling. The program will highlight Australian experience and leadership\, spanning operations\, asset renewal and transformation\, and resource and post-mining applications\, alongside emerging priorities in planning and societal integration. \nFurther details will be released soon — we look forward to welcoming you to Brisbane.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/australian-tunnelling-conference-2027-atc2027/
LOCATION:New South Wales
CATEGORIES:National
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