The Annual International No-Dig Conference is the flagship of ISTT’s education and training effort. The 34th 
International No-Dig Conference & Exhibition was held in October in Beijing, China at the National Agriculture Exhibition Center. The Center is a state-of-the-art facility located in the heart of Beijing.
The China Society for Trenchless Technology hosted the conference. Mr. Wang Fuming, Chairman of the China Society stated, “Beijing, the capital of the People’s Republic of China, is a vibrant, dynamic city with a rich history and may attractions. Beijing is not only a must-see place to visit, it is also a key center of trenchless activity in China. Many major trenchless and underground construction companies are headquartered in Beijing. Trenchless also has played a significant role in meeting the challenges of underground construction in a heavily urbanized area with minimum social and economic impact and disruption.”
During the conference, ISTT held their annual board meeting where Dr. Samuel Ariaratnam, the past chairman of 
ISTT, completed his tenure and Mr. Enrico Boi became the chairman, along with Mr. Jari Kaukonen as vice chairman. Mr. Enrico Boi is from the NASTT (North American Society) and Mr. Jari Kaukonen is from FiSTT (Finnish Society).