RETC is the only conference with a dedicated focus on the developments, technology, trends, and innovations that directly affect the tunneling and underground construction industry. Featuring a wide variety of technical sessions and speakers combined with our expansive exhibit hall, RETC will be a professional event you will truly enjoy and remember.
RETC offers a variety of technical sessions focusing on top-of-mind industry issues, trends and innovations. Technical session speakers are leading innovators in their fields and offer a wealth of insight into the latest developments and applications of tunneling knowledge and technology.
The committee will consider all abstracts covering any/all aspects of the tunneling/underground construction industry. Prospective authors are asked to submit a 100-word abstract. For detailed guidelines for submitting a successful abstract, please visit
Abstract Submission
Questions about RETC Abstract Submission?
For more information, please contact:
SME
E: authors@smenet.org
T: 303.948.4200
When you sponsor at the Rapid Excavation and Tunneling Conference you elevate your company in front of the leaders of the tunneling and underground construction industry. With several unique marketing opportunities available, we can help your company find the best option to reach your target customers and achieve your marketing goals.
Align your products and services with RETC to engage with loyal, interested and invested attendees and businesses for a measurable marketing return on investment and engagement. RETC 2021 has a variety of sponsorship opportunities available for your organization. Each sponsorship opportunity offers varying levels of conference promotions.
For more information about available RETC 2021 Sponsorship Opportunities, please contact:
Emma Li Salditt
SME Sponsorship Coordinator
E: sponsorships@smenet.org
T: +1.303.948.4224
The Rapid Excavation and Tunneling Conference (RETC) is the leading conference for tunneling and underground construction. With more than 1,400 qualified attendees, exhibiting at RETC is the perfect conference for your company to build brand awareness and launch new products and services. We invite you to join us, connect with industry thought leaders, and increase your company's visibility.
Questions about RETC Exhibit Sales?
For more information, please contact:
RETC
E: exhibits@smenet.org
T: 303.948.4200
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