Annual George A. Fox Conference to Feature Experts Representing Top US and International Tunneling Projects

On January 6, 2026, many of the world’s leading tunneling and underground infrastructure experts will convene in New York, NY, to exchange insights and present updates on a series of transformative tunnel projects. These ambitious efforts—featured throughout a best-in-class technical program—are shaping the future of mass transit, water resiliency, and sustainable urban connectivity.

Recognized as the most engaging one-day event in the field, the George A. Fox Conference offers both professionals and students unparalleled access to innovators whose work is improving daily life across the United States, Canada, and Europe. Among the landmark projects showcased this year is the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel, a combined road and rail link that will unite Denmark and Germany beneath the Baltic Sea—and, upon completion, stand as the world’s longest immersed tunnel.

“The 2026 conference offers a uniquely synergetic and collaborative forum for professionals dedicated to advancing tunnel engineering and deeply impactful infrastructure and transportation solutions,” said Sanja Zlatanic, George A. Fox 2026 Conference Chair and Senior Vice President of HNTB. “I invite you to join us in New York City as we continue to strengthen our distinct group of experts committed to solving the complex challenges that keep our communities connected, resilient, and moving toward a better future primarily through underground solutions.”

The conference technical program will include sessions presented by officials representing the following projects and topics:

• MassDOT Sumner Tunnel Reconstruction – Application of Unique and Innovative Aspects – Boston, MA

• Challenges to Connecting MDOT Purple Line Station to the Existing WMATA Redline Station – Bethesda, MD

• From Constraint to Corridor: The Transformation of the Howard Street Tunnel – Baltimore, MD

• Update on NYC DEP City Tunnel No. 3 Construction of Shafts 17B-1 and Shaft 18B-1 Project – New York, NY

• Parallel Thimble Shoal Tunnel Project Overview — Chesapeake Bay, US

• Circulation Improvements at Grand Central – 42nd Street Station – New York, NY

• Hampton Roads Bridge and Tunnel Program – On a Safe Path Forward – Hampton, VA

• Ground Stabilization for the Hudson River Tunnels – A Project Update – NY/NJ

• The Fehmarnbelt Tunnel – Construction Progress of the World’s Longest Immersed Tunnel – Denmark/Germany

• Montreal Airport Station – Taking the Off-Ramp to Project Success – Montreal, CA

• Current and Upcoming Canadian Tunneling Works: Focus on Challenges and Solutions – Canada

• U.S. Tunneling Industry Update

For more information and to register for the conference, visit georgefoxconference.org.