SUMMARY 1. PROPOSED CITY LOCATION: NAPLES NAPLES.

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3 SUMMARY 1. PROPOSED CITY LOCATION: NAPLES A unique location, combining a great city fully representative of the Italian lifestyle' with Archaeology, Architecture, Art, touristic attractions and, of course, Tunnelling, with important underground works built recently in a unique and complex geology, giving impressive examples how important and attractive underground works are built. The Toledo Metro Station on Line 1 has just won the ITA award for the Innovative Use of Underground Space. It is a unique example of a decentralised museum, offering dynamic fruition of artists creations, as the citizens have the possibility to travel an open artistic itinerary. SIG Società Italiana Gallerie as bidder understands and accepts that changes of the city will not be permitted. A DYNAMIC ITALIAN TUNNELLING SOCIETY SIG Società Italiana Gallerie - expresses its support, enthusiasm and strong willingness to host the WTC 2019 in Naples. ACTIVE SUPPORT FROM THE CITY OF NAPLES The city authorities would be honoured to host the WTC 2019 and will do their best to guarantee that everything meets the delegates expectations. A CONGRESS VENUE IN THE HEART OF THE CITY The Mostra d Oltremare is located in the heart of the city, conveniently close to several hotels and is efficiently served by public transport. ACCOMMODATION Mr. Salvatore Naldi as President of Federalberghi, the association of the major hotels in Naples, has expressed his willingness and commitment to assure the WTC delegates the warmest welcome in its hotels. ACCESSIBILITY The international airport of Naples Capodichino is well connected with domestic and international destinations. The city of Naples is also efficiently served by the high speed train. NAPLES PROVIDES VALUE FOR YOUR CONFERENCE Surveys show that Naples records an increase by 20% in terms of congress attendance. 6

4 2. CONFERENCE CENTRE Mostra d Oltremare - Mostra d Oltremare is one of the main Italian conference centres: its modular Exhibition and Conference areas are appropriate for any kind of event. Its size, architectural properties and services make it a topranking multi-purpose centre within the Italian trade show system. Located in Via John Fitzgerald Kennedy, 54, the Metro Line 6 connects it with the centre of Naples, the "Mostra" stop is right at the main entrance of the location. For details please see section 2 of this Proposal document. Wi-fi availability Free wi-fi will be available throughout the conference centre. Public internet point The Conference Centre will be provided with an adequate number of public workstations with internet access. Confirmation of availability of Conference Centre The Conference Centre is available and already optioned from Thursday May 3 until Thursday, May ACCOMMODATION Naples offers over 5,000 hotel rooms from 3 to 5-star hotels. The Naples seafront is the best tourist area for accommodation, connected to the congress venue via the Metro Line 6 and a bus service that will be organized especially during the period of the WTC. The headquarters hotel for ITA AITES Board will be the Vesuvio, 5 stars, conveniently located in one of the best areas of Naples. A bus shuttle service will be exclusively offered to the Board members. For details please see section 3 in this Proposal document. 7

5 4. ORGANIZATION Experience from previous conferences SIG has organized two ITA s General Assemblies; the first in Florence on the theme of Large Underground Opening and the second in Milan reflecting on Progress in Tunnelling after Activities 2014/2015: Training Course SIG & ITACET Foundation Turin, 15 and 16 January 2014 Conventional Tunnelling and ground reinforcing techniques SIG International Conference - Samoter 2014 Verona, 8 May Excavation ground and rocks in underground works: problem or opportunity? SIG International Conference - Expotunnel 2014 Bologna October - Innovation in underground construction SIG Conference for Santa Barbara Turin, 3 December - 40 years in SIG: Past presidents meet the next generation SIG International Conference Expotunnel Milano, 8 9 October Using ground and underground wisely to avoid environmental disarray " SIG Conference for Santa Barbara 2015 Rome, 3 December - Muir Wood s Spirit Technical visits 2015: 26/27 March - Agrigento: Doubling of the Motorway 640 Caltanissetta tunnel 17 April Turin-Lyon: Maddalena exploration tunnel 15 May Rome: underground Metro Line C: underpassing Via Appia 19 June Valico dei Giovi: High-Speed Rail Tunnels for Milan-Genoa, visit to Polcevera lateral adit 2 December Pozzuoli, Naples: Tunnel Livio Cosenza at Campi Flegrei. Synergy WTC 2019 in Naples will be an opportunity to organize, with the support of the major Italian universities and cultural associations, special educational sessions carried out by international opinion leaders and ITA experts attending the WTC Moreover, some WTC 2019 sessions will be broadcasted by new media to universities and cultural associations in Italy, expanding the audience that can benefit from the knowledge shared by the international experts. 8

6 Professional Conference Organizer - PCO The organization of the event will be entrusted to a high international PCO linked to the territory and with knowledge of the historical aspects of the city of Naples. SIG has already contacted an international PCO, that has already successfully organized the two previous WTC conferences in Italy and, in case Naples is selected, capable of the highest service quality. Organization Chart The organization of the event involves professionals, who in the past played key roles in the success of international events such as the WTC. In addition, the experience from the previous WTC organized by SIG in Italy, represents a milestone from which to coordinate a structure that, with the support of important international opinion leaders, will ensure the success of the WTC 2019 in Naples. The organizational structure conceived (please see the detailed chart in section 4 of this Proposal document) aims at providing WTC with the organization geared to deliver the highest-standard service. In particular the following committees have been identified: International Steering Committee Scientific Committee Local organizing Committee and Secretariat 5. INCLUDED IN PROPOSAL DOCUMENT Tunnels and underground cities: engineering and innovation meet archeology, architecture and art The conference will propose topics on design and construction of underground works focusing on engineering and innovation, combining some unusual topics suggested by the Neapolitan area which are true Italian trademarks: archaeology, architecture and art. There will be sessions on the development of the integrated underground and surface transport network, the environmental sustainability of operations, the innovations in methods and materials and the integrated design of underground works combining also archaeology, architecture and art. Draft Programme with dates For detail see section 4 in this Proposal document Technical Presentation We confirm that the technical presentations will last 20 min. each. 9

7 Tunnelling and underground space use activities in Member Nation Due to its morphologic structure Italy is a country with many tunnels, some dating back to the Roman period. Underground Line 1 Underground Line 6 Pozzuoli road tunnel <2009 For more details see section 5 in the Proposal document Tunnels: NAPLES Underground Line 1 (extension) Underground Line 6 (extentsion) High-speed railway line Naples-Bari For more details see section 5 in the Proposal document Borbonic Tunnel Neapolitan Crypta Grotta di Seiano Cocceius Tunnel Aqua Claudia Mirabilis Pool (Miseno) Cumano Aqueduct Tunnel Catacombs of San Gennaro and San Gaudioso Tuff extraction Tunnels (Naples underground) Tunnels of the funiculars Montesanto, Chiaia, Posillipo <2009 Rome metro line C Milan metro line 4 and 5 Extension Catania metro line Palermo metro line Extension Turin metro line (Lingotto- Bengasi) Brenner base tunnel: periadriatic fault exploratory tunnel Frejus base tunnel: Maddalena exploratory tunnel Terzo valico : high speed railway tunnels between Genoa and Tortona Florence underground railway Palermo underground railway Cefalù-Castelbuono railway Pavoncelli tunnel (Avellino) Motorway SS640: Caltanissetta tunnel Motorway A1 Bologna-Florence, new alternative pass (Val di Sambro, Grizzana, Querce, Sparvo tunnels) Motorway Italy-France: Frejus safety tunnel Motorway A14:widening of existing tunnels Tunnels: ITALY Rome metro line B (extension) Rome metro line C (extension) Milan metro line 5 (extension) Brescia metro line 1 Brenner base tunnel Frejus base Tunnel Milan-Verona: high speed railway tunnels between Brescia and Vicenza Terzo valico : high speed railway tunnels between Genoa and Tortona Motorway SS640: Caltanissetta tunnel Pedemontana motorway: Sellero and Morazzone tunnels Motorway A1: Santa Lucia tunnel Motorway Marche-Umbria: Pale tunnel New Colle Tenda road tunnel Road link between A14 and Ancona harbour: Palombella and Ghettarello tunnels New Aurelia Motorway: Cappuccini, San Paolo tunnels and La Spezia by-pass tunnels Milan metro line 1 Milan metro line 2 Milan metro line 3 Rome metro line A Rome metro line B Turin metro line 1 Catania metro line 1 Salerno-Reggio Calabria Frejus tunnel Simplon tunnel Colle di Tenda tunnel Val Formazza tunnel Gran San Bernardo tunnel Monte Bianco tunnel Santa Lucia tunnel Milan underground railway link (The Passante) San Donato tunnel Santomarco tunnel Cels tunnel Sciliar tunnel Gran Sasso d'italia tunnel Sant'Antonio-Cepina tunnel Peloritana tunnel Caponero-Capoverde tunnel.. For more details see section 5 in the Proposal document For more details see section 5 in the Proposal document 10

8 Preliminary Fees for Delegates, Exhibitors and Sponsors The fee will be : Delegates from (early registration) to 1, (standard registration), VAT included Exhibition: 4, for 9 sqm VAT not included Sponsorships from 5, (silver) to 20, (platinum) VAT not included Special low registration fees for young members, ITA 3 category members and students For details please see section 5 in this Proposal document. Draft Budget RECAP K PROVISIONAL EXPENSES (VAT not included) 1,400 PROVISIONAL REVENUES (VAT not included) 1,650 NET PROFIT 250 ITA REVENUE (50k + 7% PR, Gala Dinner excluded) 160 Confirmation of availability of the conference centre venue and local hotels We confirm the availability of the conference centre venue and hotel facilities as well. Please see sections 2 and 3 of this Proposal document. Confirmation Compliance with ITA statute and By-Laws We confirm compliance with ITA statute and By-Laws Demonstrate how the WTC will impact local, national and regional markets and how it fits ITA strategy The unique geological situation of the subsoil of Naples and the interest of the Italian market in new technological solutions are two elements that will attract stakeholders and high commercial investments to Naples. One of the main goals of the WTC 2019 will be to appraise the relationship between archaeology, architecture, art and engineering and innovation in order to improve the exploitation of the subsoil. The Congress will offer the opportunity to visit and appreciate the Neapolitan historical underground works under the guide of experts in archaeology, architecture and art beside tunneling and geology. Particular effort will be paid to meet ITA strategy, particularly on the following goals: use of underground space encourage further knowledge sharing through education and training also using web 2.0 technologies develop ITA Young Members Group consolidate/activate Member Nations - particularly newly joined Member Nations improve functioning of Working Groups and Committees and Communication between them. For details please see section 5 in this Proposal document. 11