 Background The initiative to organize this symposium in Madrid came in order to continue the International Symposium on Tunnel Safety & Security (TSS) held in Washington, DC USA, in November 2004. The importance of the tunnels in the network infrastructure as well as the challenges posed in terms of prevention, fire and safety response to disasters and sabotage, is the essential purpose of this meeting. The 2nd International Symposium on Tunnel Safety and Vulnerability was held in the city of Madrid, Spain, between 15 and 17 March 2006. This meeting gave an opportunity for experts from the world of transport, especially for infrastructure security systems, manufacturers and specialized agencies in the protection against sabotage to present their experiences at internacional.La tunnel safety is a challenge and a point priority attention to the private and public sector to ensure public safety. The exhibition was organized in parallel to the symposium allowed all parties involved in the design, construction, maintenance and protection of tunnels, present their products and services and technological developments, providing an excellent opportunity for business contacts. Click here to download the brochure of the symposium. (Size 2Mb) Organizing Committee The organizing committee is is is by: INTEVIA Technical Institute of Traffic and Transportation (Spain). SP Swedish National Testing and Research Institute (Sweden) NI2-CIE National Infrastructure Institute - Center for Infrastructure Expertise (USA) INTEVIA has maintained throughout its existence an activity that covers all areas of infrastructure: design, manufacturing, environmental, construction and construction management, quality control, maintenance, security ,.... All from various areas, ranging university teaching and consulting activities, construction and industrial. It will highlight the continuing development through the efforts of all those involved in the activities and the creative direction of a Technical Council, composed of prestigious professionals, from educational fields, business and institutional. This concern INTEVIA gives an openness to innovation, new technologies, ultimately to the evolution and progress of engineering. Swedish National Testing and Research Institute focuses on the development of new technologies in infrastructure, transport, energy, and Environment. Its mission is to contribute to growth and competitiveness of infrastructure and safety, resource conservation and the environment. The continued participation of SP in over 30 European projects, guarantee its experience in international research programs. Center for Infrastructure Expertise is part of the National Infrastructure Institute (NI2) in the U.S., an institution dedicated to research technological solutions for improving the management and protection of infrastructure in the U.S.. An essential part of their work is to assist government agencies in developing and implementing creative technology solutions for the protection of national infrastructure from terrorist attacks and disasters. Coordination among government agencies and the private sector is the basis for ensuring the safety of infrastructure at risk. The Technical Road Association (In short, ATC or ATC-Spanish PIARC), non-profit organization, aims, among others: Provide a forum neutral, objective and independent, in which road administrations in different areas (the State, the Autonomous Communities, Provinces and Municipalities), agencies and public and private entities, businesses and technicians concerned individually on the roads in Spain, to discuss freely all the technical, economic and social issues related to roads and road use, exchange technical information and coordinate actions, propose legislation, etc. The promotion, study and sponsoring initiatives that lead to the improvement of roads and road use, as well as the improvement and extension of the techniques associated with the approach, design, construction, operation, maintenance and rehabilitation of roads and roads. In summary, the ATC-Spanish PIARC is a privileged center for the exchange and transfer of technology and urban roads and aims to enhance and improve the social and economic role of road and road transport in modern-day society , and the study, improvement and dissemination of the techniques necessary to achieve it. During the four centuries and means that far from the foundation of Madrid, the city has grown into a modern and cosmopolitan city dedicated to the service sector and a wide range of cultural and leisure. The medieval Madrid, that of the Habsburg is crowned by the Royal Palace, Madrid modernized the Bourbons, the romantic and contemporary, eclectic architecture make the city as incomparable attraction rides through the streets. It is a must pass through the golden mile of art: the Museo del Prado, the Thyssen-Bornemisza and the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía. Likewise, Madrid offers interesting shopping areas in the Serrano and Princess streets, areas where a drink or a wine, such as taverns of Madrid de los Austrias, the bars of Chueca environment, cafes and pubs in the area that frame the street Huertas and Plaza Santa Ana, the terraces of the Paseo de la Castellana Retiro Gardens. The Palacio de Congresos de Madrid is located in the heart of the city, the downtown business district and surrounded by the most prestigious museums, hotels and restaurants. This splendid building crowned by a mural by Joan Miro, is surrounded by large and pleasant jardines.El central auditorium has a capacity of 2000 seats and has a full 6-channel system for simultaneous translation. The facilities of the Madrid Congress Palace are accessible to the vast majority of 4 and 5 star hotels in the city. |