The North American Tunneling Conference (NAT) is the premier biennial tunneling event for North America, bringing together the brightest, most resourceful and innovative minds in the tunneling and underground construction industry.
We are disappointed to inform you that NAT 2020 has been canceled. It is with the safety of all involved, coupled with the uncertainty of what business and travel environments will look like in June, that we have made the difficult decision to cancel this important event
One of the core values of the UCA of SME is health and safety, so it is even more critical that we take measures to stay true to our principles and lead the way in these uncertain times. It’s not the outcome we planned for and we are saddened we won’t see you in Nashville. However, the UCA staff is working on potential virtual options to offer. Stay tuned for more information coming soon
We promised you a risk-free registration and here is how we are honoring that promise:
NAT conference proceedings will be available in May through the UCA bookstore. Watch your email for details. You can find other online technical resources from UCA including webinars, eBooks and papers, including access to OneTunnel.org, at ucaofsmenet.org. We remain committed to your professional development, wherever you are.
Looking forward, we know the current situation won’t last, so mark your calendars for the Cutting Edge Conference held November 9-11, 2020 in Dallas, Texas and for RETC held June 13-16, 2021 in Las Vegas.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our customer service department at customerservice@smenet.org or find more information online at natconference.com/COVID
Be safe and take care.
The UCA of SME
Due to the uncertainty of the current environment and space considerations, NAT will not be rescheduled for 2020 or 2021. UCA of SME staff is reviewing options to offer some portions of NAT virtually. Please watch your email or the NAT Conference web page in the coming weeks for updates.
Yes. Attendee conference registrations will be automatically canceled and refunded in full. Any tickets purchased with your registration will also be refunded in full. Refunds processing will begin as soon as possible.
Options for Exhibitors:
OPTION 1: Take advantage of priority booth selection, NAT 2020 booth pricing and select your booth now for RETC 2021 by applying your fees paid. RETC 2021 will take place June 13-16, 2021 in Las Vegas, NV.
OPTION 2: Receive a full refund of your booth payment. Refunds will be issued in the method of original payment and may take up to 45 days. Please note, exhibitors who choose to receive a full refund will not receive priority for booth placement at RETC.
Options for Sponsors:
OPTION 1: Apply your sponsorship to RETC 2021, June 13-16, 2021 in Las Vegas, NV. The promotional cycle of your sponsorship will be extended, as we include you as an RETC 2021 sponsoring partner from day 1. Additionally, you will be remain visible as a sponsor of potential virtual components of NAT
OPTION 2: Receive a full refund of your sponsorship. Refunds will be issued in the method of original payment and may take up to 45 days.
If you booked your housing at the Gaylord Opryland through the NAT website, your reservation will automatically be canceled. Please watch your email for confirmation.
If you booked at a nearby hotel or via a third-party service (Expedia, Hotels.com, etc.), you will need to contact that vendor directly. UCA of SME is not responsible for any fees incurred for rooms blocked outside of the official NAT block.
UCA of SME Customer Service
Tel: 303.948.4200 or +1.800.763.3132 (US Only)
Email: cs@smenet.org
Meetings Department
Tel: 303.948.4214
Email: meetings@smenet.org
Exhibit Sales & Operations
Tel: 303.948.4228
Email: exhibits@smenet.org
Sponsorship Sales
Tel: 303.948.4224
Email: sponsorships@smenet.org
Advertising
Tel: 303.948.4243
Email: advertising@smenet.org
Authors Support
Tel: 303.948.4215
Email: authors@smenet.org
Press & Media Relations
Tel: 303.948.4244
Email: press@smenet.org
In these rapidly changing times, we understand it can be difficult to make decisions to attend a conference. We’d like to offer you a risk-free registration:
Your health and safety are important to us, and we currently expect that NAT 2020 will occur.
New CDC guidelines suggest avoiding large gatherings, including conferences for the next 8 weeks. As NAT is over 10 weeks away, we are still hopeful to see fewer people fall ill and decrease in travel restrictions.
UCA of SME continues to closely monitor the situation around COVID-19. Plans continue to move forward for NAT 2020 and we look forward to seeing you in Nashville. As always, the health and safety of NAT attendees, exhibitors and staff is our highest priority and will guide our decision-making.
We will provide updates as circumstances change. Thank you for your patience during this uncertain time.
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