How are AI and automation shaping the next generation of tunnelling? Join Dr Rich Laver, AI Lead at Maxwell GeoSystems, at the British Tunnelling Society Conference 2026
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Artificial intelligence is already changing the way tunnels are designed, delivered and operated.
Leading experts from client, contractor and consultant organisations will explore real-world applications, future opportunities and the risks that cannot be ignored. From AI as today’s productivity tool to tomorrow’s autonomous project teams, this interactive panel will examine how the technology could reshape underground infrastructure.
NOVA gives tunnelling teams a human-language interface to their instrumentation data - ask a question, get an answer.
The industry has moved past asking if AI belongs in underground infrastructure.
The harder questions now:
Where is AI delivering real value versus inflated expectations?
What happens to procurement, risk allocation and skills when project teams start becoming semi-autonomous?
Learn how industry leaders are using AI to transform major infrastructure projects.
Discover where AI is delivering measurable value today — and where expectations may exceed reality.
Understand how AI could transform design, construction, asset management and project delivery.
Debate the impact on skills, jobs, risk, procurement and decision-making.
Discover how to prepare your organisation for the next generation of tunnel delivery.
Panel Expert
AI Lead, Senior Technical Manager
Maxwell GeoSystems
Rich will bring a technical, applied perspective to the conversation — grounded in what AI can and can’t yet do on live projects.
Technical Excellence Lead Tunnels
Mott MacDonald
Leading experts from client, contractor and consultant organisations.
Our team will be at Booth F13 throughout the conference. Stop by to explore how AI is being applied in geotechnical and tunnelling workflows today, and discuss what it could mean for your projects.
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