ABOUT ORGANIZERS
PIARC
CMCT
PIARC is the World Road Association founded in 1909 as a non-profit and non-political association. It is the first global forum for the exchange of knowledge, policy and practice on roads and   road transport.
PIARC has 4 key missions:
- Be a leading international forum for analysis and discussion of  the full spectrum of transport issues related to roads and related transport;
- Identify, develop, and disseminate best practice and give better access to international information;
- Consider within its activities the needs of developing countries and countries in transition fully; and
- Design, produce, and promote efficient tools for decision making on matters related to roads and related transport.
China Merchants Chongqing Communications Technology Research & Design Institute Co., Ltd. (CMCT) was established in 1965 and is a key player in the transportation and infrastructure sectors.
It is recognized as a national high-tech enterprise and innovation  leader, with over 700 senior professionals, including academicians and national design experts. CMCT specializes in areas such as
mountainous road construction, smart maintenance, vehicle-road collaboration, and inland waterway development. The company    also incubates successful high-tech firms like Zhixiang, Wanqiao,  Huachi, and China Merchants Road Inspection.
NERCRT
The National Engineering Research Center of Road Tunnel (NERCRT) is established by the National Development and Reform Commission, guided by the Ministry of Transport, managed by
China Merchants Group as the competent department, and led by    CMCT. It is the only national engineering research center in the field of road tunnels in China. It focuses on research and innovation in
road, urban, underwater, and rail transit tunnels, supporting   national strategic tasks, promoting the application of related technical achievements, and driving industrial development.
ABOUT CO-ORGANIZERS
TEB of CHTS

The China Highway and Transportation Society (CHTS) was established in 1978, and it is a national society affiliated with the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) and receives professional guidance from the Ministry of Transport. The CHTS currently has 14 branches, among which the Tunnel Engineering Branch (TEB) was established in 1991 and is affiliated with CMCT. The purpose of the branch is, under the leadership of the CHTS, to actively connect with scientific and technical personnel engaged in the field of tunnels and underground engineering. It widely carries out academic activities focusing on technical issues in planning, design, construction, supervision, maintenance, and operational management during the construction process, aiming at improving the technical level of China's road tunnels and promoting techno- logical progress in the industry.

ITA
The International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association (ITA), promote sustainable development of tunnels and underground spaces.  It holds consultative status with the United Nations, aligning its strategies with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). ITA focuses on sharing technical knowledge, advocating best practices, and fostering global collaboration among its 80 Member Nations 300 Affiliate  Members, and around 150,000 individuals and corporations internationally. Through specialized working groups, committees, industrial
research partners and training platforms, ITA advances innovation, safety, and efficient use of underground infrastructure through knowledge exchange and international advocacy in technical, industrial and commercial fields for the betterment of the world for present and future
generations of peoples and planet.
PIARC - WORLD ROAD ASSOCIATION
China Merchants Chongqing Communications Technology Research & Design Institute Co., Ltd. (CMCT)
ORGANIZERS
National Engineering Research Center of Road Tunnel (NERCRT)
Tunnel Engineering Branch of China Highway and Transportation Society (TEB of CHTS)
International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association (ITA)

CO-ORGANIZERS
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