Group Registration
If your address on the previous page is in one of the Category III countries, the reduced fee will be applied automatically during registration. To benefit from this rate, you must upload valid proof of current residence in one of these countries.
Albania, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bhutan, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, Guatemala, Iceland, Kenya, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Lebanon, Lesotho, Montenegro, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Papua New Guinea, Serbia.
Accepted documents include a residence card, official residence permit, a signed letter from your employer confirming your place of work and residence, or equivalent official documentation. Please note that nationality alone does not qualify; only your current country of residence is considered.
Registration fee includes:
-Participate in all technical sessions
-Welcome Reception
-Access to the Exhibition and Poster Areas
-6 Coffee breaks and 3 lunches as indicated in the programme
-Digital Proceedings
Young Members must be under 35 years of age (born on and after 1 May 1992) according to the ITA by-laws. You must provide a valid ID.
Registration fee includes:
-Participate in all technical sessions
-Welcome Reception
-Access to the Exhibition and Poster Areas
-6 Coffee breaks and 3 lunches as indicated in the programme
-Digital Proceedings
Students must be under 28 years of age (born on and after 1 May 1999) and provide proof of full-time enrolment at the time of the congress. Acceptable proof includes a valid student ID, a letter from your registrar, an official transcript or other equivalent documents.
Registration fee includes:
-Participate in all technical sessions
-Welcome Reception
-Access to the Exhibition and Poster Areas
-6 Coffee breaks and 3 lunches as indicated in the programme
-Digital Proceedings
Registration fee includes:
- Access to technical sessions and exhibition area for one day
- Coffee breaks and lunch
Accompanying Person Registration
Accompanying persons are non-delegate guests (e.g. partners or family members) who do not attend the technical sessions but may join social events and activities specifically designated for accompanying persons. They must be registered together with a congress delegate, and their access during the congress is limited to the exhibition and poster areas.
Registration fee includes:
- Welcome Reception
- Access to the Exhibition and Poster Areas (no access to sessions)
- 6 coffee breaks and 3 lunches as indicated in the programme
ITACET 2-Day Training Course Only (WITHOUT congress registration)
This section is intended for participants who wish to register ONLY for the ITACET 2‑Day Training Course WITHOUT attending the WTC2027 Congress.
If you plan to attend BOTH the ITACET 2‑Day Training Course AND the WTC 2027 Congress, please proceed with a full congress registration and add the ITACET training course on the next page.
Registration for the ITACET Training Course is independent of the full congress, participation in the training course does not require congress registration.
23-24 April 2027 Training Course
25 April 2027 Optional site visit - Barbara's Tunnel Walk
Venue: A Room with a Zoo (next to Antwerp Central Station)
Young Members must be under 35 years of age (born on and after 1 May 1992) according to the ITA by-laws. You must provide a valid ID.
Students must be under 28 years of age (born on and after 1 May 1999) and provide proof of full-time enrolment at the time of the congress. Acceptable proof includes a valid student ID, a letter from your registrar, an official transcript or other equivalent documents.
Registration fee includes:
-Access to two-day training course
-Lunch and coffee breaks
DOES NOT INCLUDE REGISTRATION FOR THE CONGRESS
ITACET 2-Day Training Course
If you are registering for BOTH the WTC2027 Congress and the ITACET 2‑Day Training Course, please select one of the options below.
23-24 April 2027 Training Course
25 April 2027 Optional site visit - Barbara's Tunnel Walk
Venue: A Room with a Zoo (next to Antwerp Central Station)
Students must be under 28 years of age (born on and after 1 May 1999) and provide proof of full-time enrolment at the time of the congress. Acceptable proof includes a valid student ID, a letter from your registrar, an official transcript or other equivalent documents
Young Members must be under 35 years of age (born on and after 1 May 1992) according to the ITA by-laws. You must provide a valid ID.
Social Events
Sunday evening - 25th April
Welcome Reception
We’re excited to welcome you to Antwerp! The ITA WTC2027 kicks off with a festive Welcome Reception at A Room with a Zoo, right next to the iconic Antwerp Central Station. It’s the ideal start to an inspiring week together.
Included in the registration fee – attendance confirmation required
I would like to attend the welcome reception:
Monday Evening – 26th April
Young Member’s Social Event
The Young Members’ Social Event is a relaxed, informal evening for early‑career professionals and students in tunnelling and underground space to network with peers and colleagues in a vibrant setting.
Included in the registration fee for Young Members and Students – attendance confirmation required
I would like to attend the Young Member‘s Social Event:
Wednesday evening - 28th April
Banquet Dinner
Join us for the Congress Banquet at Antwerp’s iconic Handelsbeurs, the world’s first purpose-built stock exchange, built in the 16th century.
Your registration covers a complete, all-inclusive gala experience, featuring a curated multi-course menu of Belgian fine dining, a full beverage package, and live entertainment throughout the evening. (VAT included)
I would like to attend the banquet dinner:
Banquet Dinner Ticket
Technical Tours | 29th April 2029
I would like to attend a Technical Tour
Technical Tours
Oosterweel connection – Cut and Cover canal tunnels: You will walk on sections of the tunnel floor inside the 20 m‑deep cut‑and‑cover excavation along the Albert Canal, observing the stacked tunnel boxes and construction methodology up close.
Oosterweel Connection – Immersed Tunnel: With structural works complete, participants will see the installation and integration of the technical systems that will operate the tunnel.
Oosterweel Connection – Tunnels Oosterweel Interchange: Participants will view the fully excavated construction pit, a rare at-grade look at the future junction's shafts and ramp structures before backfilling and roof construction.
Pre-Metro in Antwerp – Tunnel Renovation: Participants will observe ongoing renovation works on this nearly 50-year-old underground tram system.
Underground Lab in Mol/Dessel (HADES): Participants will visit the underground laboratory at roughly 225 metres in the Boom Clay formation, where research on the safe disposal of radioactive waste takes place.Including lunch.
Westerscheldetunnel (NL): Participants will see this 6.6 km road tunnel and learn about the planned repair works addressing a concrete crack found in the east tube.Including lunch.
Beverentunnel – Tunnel Renovation: Recently renovated Beverentunnel on the R2, including upgraded road surface, lighting, new ventilation and fire‑suppression systems and sustainability installations.
Accommodation
To make your stay in Antwerp as convenient as possible, we recommend booking your accommodation early. ITA WTC2027 participants can book directly through our partner hotels:
• Motel One – https://aimgroup.eventsair.com/wtc-2027/motelone
• Radisson Blu Astrid Hotel Antwerp
Looking for other accommodation options? Visit the ITA WTC2027 Accommodation page for a wider selection of negotiated partner hotels in Antwerp.
Summary
Terms and Conditions
Payment
Payment Method:
Direct & secure online payment system
- Visa, Mastercard, Maestro and AMEX card are accepted, and are the best and most secure way to make your payment.
- Please note that your card will directly be charged at the moment of transaction.
Bank Transfer
Account holder: World Tunnel Congress 2027 Antwerp vzw
Bank Name: BNP Paribas Fortis SA/NV
BIC: GEBABEBB
Bank Account (IBAN): BE69 0020 1022 6178
Bank Address: Montagne du Parc/Warandeberg 3, B-1000 Brussels
When processing your bank transfer make sure to include the following information:
- WTC2027
- Name and Surname of participant
Please note that without this information it will not be possible to identify your payment.
Bank transfers should be processed up to 14 days after registration is submitted to benefit from the ongoing fee.
All bank charges shall be paid by the participant.
Please note that, should payment remain outstanding following the third notification, the registration will be automatically cancelled.
Thank You
Your registration was successfully submitted.
Shortly you will receive a confirmation email.
In case of any doubt, please contact the Congress Secretariat through wtc2027@aimgroup.eu