International No-Dig, the International Society for Trenchless Technology’s (ISTT) annual event, will be held in New Zealand in 2026 following a successful bid by the Australasian Society for Trenchless Technology (ASTT).
The event will be held at the newly built New Zealand International Convention Centre in Auckland from September 28-30, 2026.
“We’re thrilled to have won the bid to host the 2026 ISTT International No-Dig Conference and Exhibition in Auckland,” ASTT President Ben Crosby said.
“It will be a fantastic opportunity to promote and showcase the vibrant trenchless technology community in the Australasian region, particularly in New Zealand, to the rest of the world.”
International No-Dig New Zealand will feature a diverse range of equipment showcases, demonstrations, and conference sessions, and highlighting the latest innovations in trenchless technology.
Delegates will gain valuable insights and solutions for critical infrastructure maintenance, projects, and upgrades.
This is the first time that the prominent global industry event has been held in New Zealand. International No-Dig was last hosted in the Australasian region in Sydney in 2013.
New Zealand’s unique terrain presents challenges for traditional excavation methods, making trenchless solutions popular for infrastructure projects.
Significant projects have been completed, or are currently under construction, using trenchless technology including the 15km Central Interceptor wastewater storage tunnel, Project Hobson, and the Tauranga Southern Pipeline Harbour HDD crossing.
International No-Dig 2026 is organised in partnership with the ISTT by Prime Creative Media, Australasia’s largest B2B publishing and events company.
“We’re excited to work closely with the ISTT to bring International No-Dig to New Zealand,” Show Director Lauren Chartres said.
In addition to publishing more than 50+ leading industry publications across the resources, infrastructure and industrials sectors, including Trenchless Australasia, Prime Creative Media also runs No-Dig Down Under in partnership with the ASTT, the largest event for trenchless technology in the Southern Hemisphere.
“After the success of No-Dig Down Under over the last several years, we look forward to being able to bring this event to the global stage,” Chartres added.
International No-Dig 2026 is now on sale with sponsorship and exhibition opportunities available.
For all enquiries visit No-Dig NZ.
