SUMMIT ON GEOLOGICAL AND GEOTECHNICAL RISKS IN UNDERGROUND WORKS

The Corporation of Tunnels and Underground Spaces of Chile (CTES Chile) will hold the Summit on Geological and Geotechnical Risks in Underground Works, a technical session aimed at professionals in mining, engineering, and underground infrastructure. The event will bring together leading specialists from top companies in the sector, who will share experiences, applied cases, lessons learned, and innovative solutions related to the management of geological and geotechnical risks in underground projects. The activity also includes networking and professional collaboration opportunities, promoting the exchange of knowledge and best practices for the safe and efficient development of the industry.

Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Venue: College of Engineers of Chile – Council Hall, Santiago.

Program

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Registration and Welcome Coffee

9:00 AM – 9:10 AM | Welcome Remarks | Gustavo Estay Caballero | President, CTES Chile

9:10 AM – 9:40 AM | CODELCO EL TENIENTE DIVISION | Roberto González | Geologist

9:40 AM – 10:10 AM | LOMBARDI CHILE | Jerónimo Verdugo | General Manager

10:10 AM – 10:40 AM | EUROHINCA CHILE | Samuel Hermida | General Manager

10:40 AM – 11:10 AM | SKAVA CONSULTING | Simone Dall’Acqua | Principal Geologist | Leonardo Bustamante | Principal Tunnels & Infrastructure

11:10 AM – 11:40 AM | Coffee Break & Networking

11:40 AM – 12:10 PM | MINERA CANDELARIA | Octavio Cárdenas | Underground Mine Operations Manager

12:10 PM – 12:40 PM | SYSTRA SUBTERRA | José Miguel Galera | General Manager

12:40 PM – 1:10 PM | GEOSINERGIA | Igor Bravo | General Manager

1:10 PM – 1:30 PM | Event Closing