The article discusses the highlights of the 39th meeting of the International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association held from May 31, 2013 to June 7, 2013 in Geneva, Switzerland, and in conjunction with the Swiss Tunnel Congress. Topics covered include the World Tunnelling Congress (WTC) program, the collaboration of the Working Groups to transfer knowledge and develop best practice guidance documents, and the victory of the U.S. in winning the WTC 2016 bid.