Join leading professionals from around the world at SDC2027, where expertise, innovation, and experience in shaft design and construction come together.

This internationally recognised conference provides a unique platform for exchanging ideas, sharing project case histories, and advancing technical knowledge in both civil engineering and mining shaft construction.


   

Gold Sponsors

   

 

Cememtation Logo

 

Pointlaz Logo in red and black Logo of Shaft and Tunnel Consulting Services Logo of Redpath Mining

 

    dmc logo    
         
Lanyard Supporter
Silver Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Conference Dinner & Silver Sponsor
 
MIME logo Logo of Keller Group plc

 

Herrenknecht AG logo

 

Logo of ABB

 

 
         
Exhibitor        
logo minehoists        
    Supported by    
Canadian Institute of Mining logo featuring a maple leaf in black print British Tunnelling Society logo in red and black Logo of the International Tunnelling Association Logo of AFTES Logo of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy AusIMM Logo with light blue logo and dark blue text

Who should attend?

This conference is tailored for professionals involved in the design, planning, construction, operation, rehabilitation and closure of shafts in both mining and civil engineering contexts. Whether you're an engineer, project manager, consultant, contractor, academic, or supplier, SDC2027 offers valuable insights and networking opportunities.


Share your experience, research, and technical innovations with a global audience of industry peers

Key topics
  • Shaft planning and design
  • Geotechnical and hydrological data acquisition
  • Excavation methods and technologies
  • Groundwater control and ground freezing
  • Temporary ground support
  • Permanent lining design
  • Construction materials and shaft furnishings
  • Performance monitoring and rehabilitation
  • Health & safety, risk management
  • Case studies
Presentations covering sectors & applications: 
  • Civil engineering shafts
  • Potash and salt mine shafts
  • Coal mine shafts
  • Drilled and mechanised shafts
  • Underground nuclear waste repositories
  • Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) systems
  • Shaft closure projects