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The 18th International Congress AFTES 2026
| Date | October 12, 2026 - October 14, 2026 |
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| Location |
Lille
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France
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Europe・CIS
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| Venue |
Lille Grand Palais
Expected floor size ：20,000 sq.m.
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| Items to be exhibited | Public & Private Clients (Project Owners), Engineering & Construction Companies, Tunneling & Drilling Equipment, Structural & Safety Solutions, Tunnel Monitoring & Smart Technologies, Consulting & Engineering Firms, Academic & Research Institutions, Technological Innovations & New Technologies in Underground Construction, Sustainable Solutions for Environmental Challenges, Underground City & Urban Management Applications, Worker Safety & Occupational Health in Underground Environments, Large-scale Underground Projects, Financial & Organizational Challenges, The Future of Underground Infrastructure, Flexibility, Resilience & Innovations, Tunneling & Underground Construction Associations, Safety & Regulatory Bodies, Infrastructure Investment Funds, Public-private Partnerships (PPPS) |
| For Visitors |
Eligibility : Trade only
Method of admission : Apply/register online / Registration/tickets available at event For details, please contact the organizer directly. |
| Organizer |
GL events
Address : 59 quai rambaud, Lyon 69002 France Department : GL events exhibitions Person : Zhonghua Hu (Mr.) Tel : +33-644276993 E-mail : zhonghua.hu@gl-events.com Inquiry Form : https://www.gl-events.com/fr |
| Message from organizer | Organised by the French Tunnel and Underground Space Association (AFTES), the 18th AFTES International Congress 2026 is the must-attend event for all those involved in underground engineering, bringing together experts, manufacturers, contractors and public policy makers for three days of exchanges, innovation and business opportunities. Held every three years, the event features an international exhibition, technical conferences overseen by the Scientific Committee, and speaking opportunities in secondary rooms hosted by the sponsors. The programme also includes an opening ceremony, welcome reception, gala evening, business lunches and networking coffee breaks, encouraging strategic encounters and new collaborations. Whether you want to exhibit, sponsor or attend as a delegate, the 18th AFTES International Congress 2026 is the key event for learning new things, exchanging ideas and developing your business in the underground sector. |
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| Frequency | Once in 3 years |
| last fair information |
2023 year Total number of visitors : 2875 （including ： 1500 foreign visitors） Total number of exhibitors : 165 （including ： 100 foreign exhibitors） Expected floor size : 18,000 sq.m. The past records may include concurrent/joint exhibits. |
| Official website |
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| last update | October 2, 2025 |
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