LONDON WTC2019CANDIDATURE

FROM PIONEERING TOMODERN POSSIBILITIES

3 - 9 May 2019

London is a city that has grown on its underground infrastructure and has an ambitious programme for the future:

• Crossrail – will be complete for WTC2019

• High Speed 2 – construction due to start in 2017

• Thames Tideway – 25km of tunnel beneath the Thames is under construction

• Silvertown tunnel – due to start in 2017 next door to the WTC venue

• Northern Line Extension – new London Underground line under construction

• Bank and Victoria station upgrades – under construction

WTC2019 will offer technical visits to these projects and historic venues such as Brunel’s Thames Tunnel.

Our planned programme for WTC2019 will feature:

• Leading industry and government representatives

• Top experts drawn from the international tunnelling community

• Specific events for the ITA Young Members. Our goal is to provide a learning legacy for young engineers

• Focus on the use of city underground space including London’s 2050 vision

• Specific sessions on construction insurance and finance

• An exhibition that is a vibrant hub of the conference with latest technology apps, live streaming and stage events

• A social programme giving unique experiences at London’s premier historic locations

• Support from the major clients implementing London’s underground infrastructure development

• Post congress tours never to be forgotten. Pick from Oxford, Stratford, Bath, Edinburgh and many more

The venue for WTC2019 in London would be the state-of-the-art award winning International Convention Centre at ExCeL:

• A modern conference facility used for the 2012 Olympics• An auditorium for 2000 delegates and exhibition space for >200 exhibitors• Full connectivity under one roof• On campus hotel accommodation – 7 hotels on site from 2* to 5* quality• The ICC is immediately adjacent to London City Airport• Rapid transfers from Heathrow to the venue are available on Crossrail.

London is an exciting vibrant location for delegates and accompanying persons:

• Enjoy the iconic sights of Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and Westminster, and ride the Tube, London buses and black cabs to famous attractions

• Visit world famous markets like Covent Garden or hit the West End for shopping, nightlife, theatres and shows

• Indulge in art, opera, museums, galleries and celebrated international cuisine in one of the world’s great capital cities

• Complimentary travel cards will be provided for use on London’s public transport network

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