Types of presentations include (but are not limited to):

· Case histories and project details, including lessons learned, strategies, challenges, benefits, etc.

· Innovative use or enhancements of existing technology, equipment or methods on a project

· Emerging technologies

· Asset management

· Industry trends, issues and concerns

 

Submission Guidelines

· UIC accepts only unique presentations. If a proposal has been previously presented or is pending approval at another conference, UIC regretfully cannot accept the submission.

· Presentations focused on technology should concentrate on how it benefits the audience, versus promoting the company and/or the technology. This non-commercial yet highly informative approach is a hallmark of the UIC Education Program that attendees desire and depend on.

· Unless it’s specific for an emerging technology session, any presentation proposed by a vendor should include a contractor, owner or engineer as co-speaker(s). Please take steps to ensure participation by one of these parties before submitting an abstract. 

· Most sessions will be approximately 20 minutes of presentation and 5 minutes for Q&A. Requests for longer times (45 minutes of presentation and 10 minutes of Q&A) will be considered, but such requests must be made when the abstract is submitted. Final determination will be made by the UIC Review Committee (comprised of industry experts and association advisors).

· Submission Deadline is June 16, 2025

 

Click here for a quick reference on creating an account (this is required to begin the abstract process) and submission guidelines.

2026 UIC - Abstract Topics

  • AI, Cloud and Smart Technologies
  • Asset Management (inspection, condition assessment, leak detection, planning, etc.)
  • Auger Boring/Pipe Ramming/General Utility construction case histories
  • CIPP (all variations, types), Sliplining, Spiral Wound, Close-Fit Liners, etc.
  • Coatings (all types)
  • Damage Prevention & Safety, Subsurface Utility Engineering, Utility Locating, Cross Bores
  • Electric Distribution, Transmission construction projects
  • Emerging Technologies and Products
  • Fiber Installation
  • Gas Distribution construction
  • Grouting
  • Horizontal Directional Drilling case histories (all rig sizes) 
  • Horizontal Directional Drilling – Mud/fluids, mixing, cleaning, recycling, etc.
  • Horizontal Directional Drilling – Navigation, tooling, drill pipe, equipment, etc.
  • Lateral Rehabilitation and Installation
  • Manhole Rehabilitation, Replacement
  • Microtunneling/Tunneling
  • Pipe Bursting (all types)
  • Sewer Projects, Case Histories (construction, rehabilitation, asset management)
  • Spray Liners
  • Storm water (installation, rehabilitation)
  • Water Projects, Case Histories (distribution/transmission installation, rehabilitation, asset management) 

Questions on Abstract Submission? Contact Karen@UndergroundInfrastructure.com

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