The Tunneling Industry Innovation & Technology Summit, hosted by the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) and the Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (HQUSACE) Engineering and Construction (E&C) directorate, will take place June 17, 2026, from 6:00-9:00 pm at the Anaheim Marriott near the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, in collaboration with ERDCWERX.
This invitation-only event will convene select attendees of the UCA North American Tunneling Conference for an evening of focused discussion and strategic engagement. The summit aims to bring together USACE personnel and industry experts to explore advanced tunneling technologies, share insights on current challenges, and identify opportunities for collaboration and partnership.
Who Should Attend
This is an invitation-only event for select participants of the UCA North American Tunneling Conference. Attendees should include representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), ERDC, and industry leaders with expertise and active engagement in tunneling and underground construction.
Why You Should Participate
This summit offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with USACE personnel, ERDC researchers, and leading tunneling industry experts in a focused, small-group setting. Participants will take part in meaningful, solution-oriented discussions that address the future of tunneling and underground construction.
Attendees will contribute to and benefit from interactive dialogue centered on:
- Identifying emerging technologies and innovations shaping the tunneling industry
- Discussing current operational challenges and capability gaps
- Exploring opportunities for government–industry collaboration and partnership
- Informing priorities for future research, development, and technology adoption
- Sharing perspectives on advancing efficiency, resilience, and constructability in underground infrastructure
Conversations and discussion topics will be fluid based on input from participants to ensure relevant and impactful engagement. The summit aims to strengthen connections across government and industry while helping to define actionable pathways for advancing tunneling capabilities in support of civil works and national infrastructure missions.
Outcome
The primary deliverable from this event will include a report that captures key insights, identified gaps, and perspectives from discussions listed above. The report will inform Headquarters USACE strategy development and future investment decisions related to advanced tunneling technologies.
Location
Anaheim Marriott near the Anaheim Convention Center (See street view)
700 W. Convention Way
Anaheim, CA 92802
Resources
Visit Anaheim, CA Official Visitor & Tourism Information
Dress Code
Business Casual
How to Participate
Register here to attend.
Questions: For event-related questions, contact ERDCWERX Events & Workforce Development Manager Lori Burke at [email protected] or 601-501-7660.