UAMTT was founded in Odessa in April 2004 on the initiative of several companies which saw the perspectives of trenchless technology and decided to join their efforts for its promotion. The major activities of UAMTT include: 1) Research in the field of trenchless technology and its further development, exchange of experience 2) Promotion of trenchless technology 3) Education in trenchless technology 4) Publishing association bulletin 5) Participation in the elaboration of normative, legislative and technical bases for the application of trenchless technology in Ukraine The annual conferences organized by the Association have become an important event for trenchless technologists in Ukraine. The Association publishes the bulletin "No-Dig News" which is distributed among its members, it holds joint seminars with city authorities and sponsors TV programs about trenchless technology. It has close links with two Odessa Universities which have introduced courses on trenchless technology into their curriculums.