PREVIEW | NO-DIG SHOW 2024
The tracks (T) are organized as follows:
April 15 Monday morning (1000–1200): T1 = Microtunnelling; T2 = HDD; T3 = Innovative Products; T4 = Pipe Ramming & Pipe Jacking; T5 = CIPP; T6 = Water Main Rehabilitation Monday afternoon (15.30-1700): T1 = Large Diameter Tunnelling; T2 = Pipe Jacking; T3 = Projects of the Year; T4 = Emerging Technologies; T5 = I/I; T6 = Project Planning & Delivery
April 16 Tuesday morning (0800-1100): T1 = Geotechnical Issues; T2 = HDD; T3 = Emerging Technologies; T4 = Renewables; T5 = Condition Assessment; T6 = Wastewater Pipeline Rehabilitation. Tuesday afternoon (1530-1730): T1 = Microtunneling; T2 = HDD; T3 = Pilot Tube Methods; T4 = Inspection; T5 = CIPP; T6 = Sliplining.
April 17 Wednesday morning (0800-1000): T1 = Project Planning & Delivery; T2 = HDD; T3 = Safety; T4 = Gas; T5 = Trenchless Research; T6 = Asset Management.
In addition to the Technical Sessions, and the pre- and post-event courses, every 10 hours of attendance at NASTT’s No-Dig Show gives an attendee one Continuing Education Unit (CEU) unit to contribute to formal professional career advancement. The CEUs are issued through Louisiana Tech University. Also on giving, there is NASTT’s Awards Program,
featuring the following awards: ● April 15: Ralston Award for Young Trenchless Achievement, and the NASTT Volunteer Award, both to be presented at the Opening Breakfast; and, Abbott Innovative Products & Services Award, to be presented at the Exhibit Hall Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.
● April 16: NASTT Hall of Fame, and the NASST Chair Award for Distinguished Service, both to be presented at the ‘Casino Royale’ event (see below).
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES During the preparatory weekend, networking opportunities will include the Young Trenchless Professionals Networking Night with complimentary access, on Sunday April 14. It is aimed for those in their 20s through mid-30s, and can be pre-registered for as part of the No-Dig Show main registration process. On Monday, April 15, there will be a networking
breakfast opportunity immediately prior to commencement of the main event of packed parallel tracks in the Technical Sessions. All full conference attendees are invited to the Opening Breakfast. The day ends with NASTT’s 23rd Annual Educational
Fund Auction. NASTT notes that since 2022 it has raised more than US$1.2 million to support education/initiatives. The second day of Technical Sessions, on April 16,
will be followed by a casino night party. The ‘Casino Royale’ is a ticketed event and replaces the gala awards being undertake in a dinner format of previous years. The awards will take place immediately prior to the casino night activities. Tickets can be purchased during registration to No-Dig Show. Amidst the educational opportunities of the parallel
tracks on the last day – a half-day, on April 17 – there will also be a ‘Recruitment Connection’ period.
Go to:
www.nodigshow.com NASTT has a scholarship award program for municipalities, government agencies and utility owners who have limited or no training funds due to economic challenges. The initiative was started in 2013 and applicants do not need to be NASTT members. In some past years more than 100 applicants annually have been awarded a No-Dig Show Municipal & Public Utility Scholarship. An ongoing conversation in depth with industry: Most recently,… ● Last No-Dig was in Portland, Oregon, over April 30-May 4, 2023 …and beyond the next event (2024), further ahead… ● NASTT takes No-Dig Show to Denver, Colorado, over March 30-April 3, 2025 ● Then, No-Dig Show goes on to Palm Springs, California, over March 29-April 2, 2026 NASTT’s event for more northern markets – No-Dig North – is next at: ● Niagara Falls, Ontario, over Oct 21-23, 2024.
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