IKT – Institute for Underground Infrastructure

Training and Knowledge Sharing

Seminars, Workshops, Conferences and Courses

HIGHLIGHTS

International Conference 2026:
AI, Drones, Sensors and Robots for
Smart Sewers and Urban Drainage

11 – 12 February 2026

Key topics for Smart Sewer Systems and Urban Drainage:

AI – How digitalization can transform their management
Drones and Robotics – Improving safety and cost-effectiveness
Robotics – Automating maintenance for efficiency
Sensor Technologies for Inspection & Real-Time Data – Enhancing decision-making
Predictive Analytics – Preventing failures before they happen

Programme and Registration
Programme and Registration for exhibitors

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Bert Bosseler, Scientific Director of IKT

IKT Certified Sewer and Pipe Expert (CSPE)

Boost your career – it is a key decision for your career and for your professional future! You can start the course whenever you are ready.

Online Lectures, plus Textbook Learning
Individual Online and Personalized Sessions
Blended Learning
Ideal for Newcomers
Certificate from IKT
Boost your career – Start the course now!

Get in touch with Prof. Bosseler and arrange your own personal start date!
Email: bosseler@ikt.institute

Course Programme and Registration

IKT training (chronological)

Manhole Rehabilitation

Online: 29th April 2026
Online: 08th October 2026

Are you familiar with manhole rehabilitation?
Would you like to gain knowledge of wall surface preparation?
Do you want to gain expertise in the lining and coating of manholes?
Would you like to refresh your knowledge in a compact and targeted approach?

Course Programme and Registration

Management of Combined Sewer Overflows
Online: 30th April 2026
Online: 26th October 2026

Understanding Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs)
Innovation in Sewer Rehabilitation & Strategies for I/I Reduction
The Role of Green Infrastructure / Nature Based Solutions
CSO Resilience in a Changing Climate

Course Programme and Registration

7 Tips for Sewer Rehabilitation
Online: 12th May 2026
Online: 22th October 2026

Selected key topics from the specialized course
What are the requirements for the construction material?
What forces act on the components?
How and when can the quality be assured?

Course Programme and Registration

Risk Management of Wastewater Networks
Online: 20th May 2026
Online: 30th November 2026

Understanding Risks in Urban Sewer Systems
Risk Assessment of Manholes & Sewer pipes
Monitoring and Risk Reduction
Effective Rehabilitation Methods

Course Programme and Registration

Basics in Soil Mechanics
Online: 17th September

How is soil formed, what are its components and how are they described?
What units are used in soil mechanics?
What is a grain size distribution and what conclusions can be drawn from it?
What is the bulk density of granular soils and the consistency of clay soils?

Course Programme and Registration

CIPP Liner for Sewer Rehabilitation

Online: 11th November 2026

„CIPP lining is the leading trenchless sewer rehabilitation technique but requires effective quality assurance by municipalities and network owners,“ says Prof. Dr. Bert Bosseler, our Scientific Director. In this workshop, he and Dieter Homann, Director of Materials Testing at IKT, will provide key insights into quality assurance for CIPP liner installation from the municipality/network owner‘s perspective.

What are the different CIPP liner processes?
Which quality inspections and tests are really important?
What needs to be considered with CIPP liners for pressure pipes?

Course Programme and Registration

Root Ingrowth In Sewers:
Causes And Prevention
Online: 03rd December 2026

Prevent damage caused by tree roots on and in pipelines
Gain an understanding of the interaction between pipes and roots
Overview of the research project conducted by IKT

Course Programme and Registration

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