BANDUNG, RAKYAT NEWS – The International Tunnel Conference 2024, held in Bandung, West Java, from October 2 to 4, attracted more than 400 participants from various countries.

“We are grateful for the smooth and successful execution of the conference, with over 400 attendees. Various stakeholders, both domestic and international, participated, highlighting the tunnel industry as a promising sector in Indonesia,” stated Paulus Pramono Rahardjo, Chairman of Tunnel 2024, in a press release on Sunday.

Organized by the International Tunneling and Underground Space Association (ITA-AITES) in collaboration with Universitas Katolik Parahyangan (Unpar), the event was also supported by various Indonesian engineering associations, including HATTI, HAKI, HPJI, MGTI, and IRMS, as well as the Ministry of Public Works and Housing.

Paulus, a geotechnical professor at Unpar, emphasized the importance of tunneling technology in various civil infrastructure sectors, including mining. He noted that the field is continually evolving, with ongoing discussions in symposiums and conferences.

In his opening remarks, themed “Tunneling and Underground Space for Sustainable Development,” Paulus discussed environmentally friendly construction practices, focusing on soil movement control, mitigation strategies, and risk management.

“The goal of this conference is to share knowledge and experiences regarding the analysis, design, construction, and maintenance of geo-engineering and tunneling among engineers and academics, particularly in Asian countries,” he explained.

The conference also collaborated with Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and featured key speakers and experts from the field, including engineers, material suppliers, and experienced contractors.

Co-Chairman Ramli Nazir highlighted the spirit of collaboration aimed at addressing critical issues and developing significant solutions for local and international communities.

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