No-Dig North Call for Abstracts

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Abstract Submittal Portal is OPEN for 2026!

The North American Society for Trenchless Technology (NASTT) is excited to plan for the 2026 No-Dig North in Calgary, AB. The conference will take place at the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre on November 2-4, 2026.

Prospective authors are invited to submit a 250-word abstract outlining the scope of their paper and the principal points of benefit to the trenchless industry.

The abstract deadline is Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST.

To ensure meaningful and commercial free technical content, all papers will be peer-reviewed. Final papers will be published on NASTT’s online trenchless library.

NASTT membership is not a requirement but you will need to create a user account in the NASTT system in order to submit your abstract.

Submission Guidance and Resources:

Review the NASTT Terms and Conditions for Abstract Submission and areas of interest to the Technical Program Committee below prior to beginning your submission. The scoring criteria and guide for abstract submittals used by the committee is also available for reference.

Submission Requirements:

  • You must have an NASTT profile.
  • Title – Maximum of 20 words
  • Abstract – 150-250 words
  • Bio – 50-100 words
  • Profile Picture – Required file formats PNG or JPEG
    • Recommended size: 300 x 300
  • Co-author/co-presenter name(s) and contact information
  • Submitted by Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern.

For more questions about submitting an abstract, please contact Amy Shipp, NASTT Conference Program Manager, at ashipp@nastt.org or 888-388-2554

Abstracts from the following subject areas are of interest to the No-Dig North Technical Program Committee:

POTABLE WATER AND PRESSURE SYSTEMS

Pipeline Inspection, Locating and Condition Assessment
Pipe Rehabilitation
Pipe Bursting
Emerging Technologies

INDUSTRY ISSUES

Trenchless Foundations
Subsurface Utility Engineering
Submittal Requirements and Quality Assurance/Quality Control
Project Budgeting and Prioritization
Funding for “Green” Technologies
Selection Criteria for Contractors
Social Costs and Impacts
Carbon Footprint Reduction
Sustainable Construction Practices
Industry Trends, Issues and Concerns
Differing Site Condition Claims

WASTEWATER, STORMWATER, AND NON-PRESSURE SYSTEMS

Advanced Pipeline Condition Assessment
I&I and Leak Detection
Pipeline and Laterals Rehabilitation
Pipeline Inspection, Locating and Condition Assessment
Cured-in-Place Pipe Lining
Sliplining
Pipe Bursting
Spray Applied Linings
Grouting
Manhole Rehabilitation

HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLING (HDD)

New Concepts and Applications for Horizontal Directional Drilling Equipment, Materials and Methods
Small/Micro Diameter Drilling

NEW INSTALLATIONS – TUNNELING, BORING, AND PIPE RAMMING

New Concepts or Trenchless Equipment, Materials and Methods
New Application for Boring Techniques (Auger Boring and Pipe Ramming)
Pilot Tube Boring (Tunneling)
Small/Micro Diameter Drilling

ENERGY PIPELINE SYSTEMS

Pipeline Inspection, Locating and Condition Assessment
Aging System Rehabilitation
New Trenchless Installation
Standards and Regulations

Submit Your Abstract Here!

2026 No-Dig North Technical Program Committee Volunteer Interest

Thank you for your kind consideration and commitment to the strength of the No-Dig North technical program. Members of this committee play an integral role in shaping conference education and maintaining the high standards that are a hallmark of NASTT.

As a member of the committee you will rate abstract submissions, and attend virtual meeting(s) to decide on which abstracts will be accepted to the program.

Please complete this form in order to serve on the committee.

Submissions are due by March 10, 2026.