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Event Overview
 Dear Trenchless Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to attend the 27th annual International No-Dig Show
which will be held March 29 – April 3, 2009, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. No-Dig is the
largest trenchless technology event in North America sponsored by non-profit organizations,
the International Society for Trenchless Technology (ISTT) and its affiliate,
The North American Society for Trenchless Technology (NASTT), and developed by a
group of volunteers known as the No-Dig Program Committee.
Together we will explore the new methods and techniques available that will
help you save money and improve infrastructure in your cities, towns and municipalities
using trenchless methods. Five-track educational sessions filled with
quality technical paper sessions have been designed to meet the needs facing
today’s trenchless technology professionals like you who are looking for solutions
to underground infrastructure problems. Don’t miss the 50,000-sq. ft. exhibition
hall featuring the latest trenchless technology products and services.
In addition to the informative presentations and exhibition hall, the Program
Committee has worked diligently to offer an educational, yet fun program with
plenty of opportunities for networking, industry awards and recognition and
entertaining events while you’re in Toronto.
Arrive a day early and journey with us “behind the Falls” to one of the world’s
greatest wonders. While at Niagara Falls, you’ll be able to stand at the very edge of
the spectacular Falls, and then enjoy the thunder of the water from a completely
different perspective by descending 125 feet to the base of the Falls, then walking
through man-made tunnels to experience a close-up view just above the river
level. Afterward, you’ll be taken to nearby Niagara-on-the Lake for a guided tour
and wine tasting at one of the many wineries.
Kick-off the conference with our Monday morning breakfast where you can
expect fantastic food and the comedic entertainment of “That Canadian Guy” –
Glenn Foster – a popular headliner of the Canadian comedy scene for 25 years.
Glenn’s brand of humor is intelligent, slightly edgy and will be sure to please the
No-Dig crowd and set the stage for a great conference. Special awards will be
presented to the 2009 Trenchless Technology Person of the Year and to the NASTT
Outstanding Papers in Rehabilitation and New Installation published and presented
at No-Dig 2008 in Dallas.
On Monday evening, join us for NASTT’s Annual Educational Fund Auction and
Reception. Since 2001, this successful fundraiser has raised more than $230,000 for
support of NASTT’s student chapters, trenchless research and training courses. Bid
on fabulous items; mingle with colleagues and help make the Eighth annual auction
another successful event for the future educational
endeavors of NASTT. You can help by donating an item,
such as a trip, construction equipment, electronics, or
jewelry, and other big dollar donations.
Meet the best and brightest of the trenchless industry
at Tuesday evening’s Gala Awards Dinner, where the
winners of the 2008 Trenchless Technology Projects of
the Year in Rehabilitation and New Installation, along with the winners of the ISTT
No-Dig awards, are recognized in a special awards ceremony. Afterward, satisfy
your appetite with great food and enjoy live entertainment and dancing. By the
way, entry submissions for the ISTT No-Dig awards will be accepted until Jan. 6,
2009, in the following areas: academic research, trenchless project completed, new
machine, tool, or technique introduced and student/young professional paper. Visit
www.istt.com for more information.
Say farewell to your new No-Dig friends during Wednesday’s Closing Lunch and
help us kick-off No-Dig 2010 in Chicago, IL (Schaumburg). Get motivated by special
speaker, Ira Blumenthal, who has counseled world-class clients such as Coca-Cola,
Nestle, McDonald’s and Disney in areas related to branding, strategic alliances, reinvention
and success. Recognized as a visionary business development expert, Ira
has been quoted in major media such as The Wall Street Journal, USA Today and
CNN. Another highlight of the Closing Lunch is the special awards made to the
student winners of the Poster and CCTV Competitions.
All of these No-Dig events will take place at the Sheraton Centre in downtown
Toronto, an international city which offers warmth, energy and cultural diversity
for the International No-Dig crowd. Enjoy a walkable downtown, seemingly endless
shopping, restaurants, entertainment and sports.
We look forward to seeing you in Toronto!
Joe Loiacono
2009 International No-Dig Program Chairman
P.S. Make your hotel reservations and register today for the ISTT and NASTT
International No-Dig Show. Save money $100 on your full conference fee when
you register before Feb. 27th. |
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