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XVIIIth International Congress - AFTES 2026

Trade-orientedLarge-scaleIn-personInternational draw
📅 12 October 2026 – 14 October 🏛️ Lille Grand Palais 📍 Lille, FR ↗ 🏢 AFTES (French Tunnelling and Underground Space Association) 🔁 triennial

160

Exhibitors

3,000

Attendees

A triennial international congress focused on tunneling and underground space development, exploring technological advancements, public transport optimization, and underground utilities to address modern environmental and structural challenges.

Attendees: Project managers, engineers, architects, town planners, contractors, suppliers, safety and insurance professionals, and public policy makers.

Exhibitor mix: The exhibition floor features over 160 international exhibitors representing tunneling equipment, engineering services, and digital construction technologies without explicit regional zones.

InfrastructureBuilding Construction tunnelingunderground spacecivil engineeringpublic transportunderground utilitiesstructural engineeringgeotechnical engineering

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Venue

Lille Grand Palais

Multipurpose · 20,000 m² · 4 halls · ~4,500 people

A major, multipurpose venue in Lille, France, designed by Rem Koolhaas. It combines a convention center, exhibition hall, and Zenith arena, hosting professional trade shows, congresses, and concerts. Located near the city center and TGV station.

📍 1 Boulevard des Cités Unies, 59777 Lille, France

Operated by GL events

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Organizer

AFTES (French Tunnelling and Underground Space Association)

Nonprofit · Paris, France · Founded 1971

French association promoting knowledge and technology in tunneling and underground space development.

Why people attend

Procuring large-scale underground construction gear, establishing engineering partnerships, and discovering AI-driven safety or automated drilling innovations.

Exhibitor categories

Tunnel Boring Machines (TBM)Excavation & Drilling EquipmentDigital Twin & BIM SoftwareAdvanced Concrete & Geo-materialsVentilation & Biosafety Engineering

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Frequently asked questions

When is XVIIIth International Congress - AFTES?+
XVIIIth International Congress - AFTES takes place on 12 October 2026 to 14 October 2026.
Where is XVIIIth International Congress - AFTES held?+
XVIIIth International Congress - AFTES is held at Lille Grand Palais, Lille, FR.
Who organises XVIIIth International Congress - AFTES?+
XVIIIth International Congress - AFTES is organised by AFTES (French Tunnelling and Underground Space Association).
How many exhibitors attend XVIIIth International Congress - AFTES?+
XVIIIth International Congress - AFTES typically hosts approximately 160 exhibitors.
How often is XVIIIth International Congress - AFTES held?+
XVIIIth International Congress - AFTES is held triennial.

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