WM2025 Conference

0700 – 2000       Guest/Attendee Tour: Grand Canyon Tour* – Buses load at 0645                

0800 – 1500       Exhibitor Move-In – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – E                          

0800 – 1700       Registration Open – Level Three, Halls C – D Foyer   

1000 – TBD        17th Annual Roy G. Post Foundation/Perma-Fix Charity Golf Tournament    

1300 – 1900       Satellite Registration Desks Open – Marriott Renaissance and Hyatt Regency Lobby                            

1700 – 1815       Individual Track Meeting – Hyatt Regency, Regency Ballroom                        

1815 – 1915       PAC Meeting – Hyatt Regency, Regency Ballroom               

1915 – 2200       PAC & Sponsor Reception & Dinner – Hyatt Regency, Regency Ballroom   

0700 – 1430       WM Board of Directors Meeting – Hyatt Regency Phoenix, Ellis Room                       

0800 – 1700       Presenter and Co-Chair Information – Level Two, North Building, 224A                    

0800 – 1400       Exhibitor Move-In, Hand Carry Only – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – E                       

0800 – 2000       Registration Open – Level Three, Halls C – D Foyer                            

0800 – 1700       Satellite Registration Desks Open – Marriott Renaissance and Hyatt Regency Lobby                            

0800 – 1700       Technical Program Workshops* – Level Two – North Building                        

1530 – 1645       IPAC Meeting – Level Two, North Building, 230            

1600 – 1700       Technical Student Assistant Training – Level Two, North Building, 225AB                 

1600 – 1700       Attendee Orientation – Level Two North Building, 222A                               

1700 – 2000       Welcome Reception and Show Floor Opening – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – E – Sponsored by Longenecker & Associates

1700 – 2000       Roy G. Post Scholarship Winners Poster Display – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A -E, Student Poster Lounge               

0600 – 1800       Registration Open – Level Three, Halls C – D Foyer                            

0700 – 0800       Presenter and Co-Chair Breakfast – Level Three, 301A                     

0700 – 1700       Presenter and Co-Chair Information – Level Two, 224A   

0700 – 0800       Plenary Session Coffee Service – Level Three, 301BCD Foyer- Sponsored by Spectra Tech                  

0800 – 0945       Opening Plenary Session – Level Three, 301BCD                

0930 – 1830       Show Floor Open – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – E (Exhibit Hall Closed during Luncheon)

0930 – 1830        Demonstrations in:  Technology & Innovation Zone / STEM Zone / Drone Zone / Tech Talk Theatre / Demo Zone – Ex Hall, Level Three Halls A – E

0930 – 1130       Coffee Service – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – E, Lounges- Sponsored by Parsons                

1000 – 1145       Morning Technical Sessions** – Level Two, North Building                             

1155 – 1255       Keynote Luncheon – Level Three, 301BCD                            

1255 – 1330       Dessert and Coffee Service – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – E, Lounges                     

1300 – 1700       Student Networking Coffee – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – E, Student Poster Lounge- Sponsored by EnergySolutions        

1330 – 1700       Student Poster Competition – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – E, Student Poster Lounge                       

1345 – 1700       Afternoon Technical Sessions** – Level Two North Building                           

1445 – 1530       Refreshment Break and Networking – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – E, Lounges                      

1700 – 1830       Featured Country Canada Networking Reception, – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – E- Sponsored by Atomic Energy of Canada             

1830 – 2030       Next Generation Workforce Student Awards & Reception – 301 Ballroom, Level Three- Sponsored by HII Mission Technologies

0600 – 1800       Registration Open – Level Three, Halls C – D Foyer                            

0700 – 0800       Presenter and Co-Chair Breakfast – Level Three, 301AB                  

0700 – 1700       Presenter and Co-Chair Information – Level Two, North Building, 224A                    

0745 – 0915      Coffee Service – Technical Area, Level Two North Building

0800 – 1140       Morning Technical Sessions** – Level Two North Building

0900-1700          Career Fair- Level Three, Halls A– B Foyer                              

0930 – 1130       Coffee Service – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – E, Lounges              

0930 – 1830       Show Floor Open – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – E           

0930 – 1830        Demonstrations in:  Technology & Innovation Zone / STEM Zone / Drone Zone / Tech Talk Theatre / Demo Zone – Ex Hall, Level Three Halls A – E

1140 – 1250       Honors and Awards Luncheon – Level Three, 301D Ballroom – Luncheon ticket required

1140 – 1250       Exhibit Hall Networking Luncheon – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – E – Luncheon ticket required           

1250 – 1330       Dessert and Coffee Service – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – E, Lounges                     

1300 – 1700       Student Networking Coffee – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – E, Student Poster Lounge- Sponsored by RSI

1345 – 1700       Afternoon Technical Sessions** – Level Two North Building           

1345 – 1830       DOE SRNL Intern Poster Display – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – E, Student Poster Lounge

1445 – 1530       Refreshment Break and Networking – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – E, Lounges

1700 – 1830       Networking Reception – Ex Hall – Level Three, Halls A – E                           

1830 – 2100       Women Leaders in Nuclear Program & Networking Reception – Level Three, 301 Ballroom – Sponsored by Fluor

0600 – 1700       Registration Open – Level Three, Halls C – D Foyer                            

0700 – 0800       Presenter and Co-Chair Breakfast – Level Three, 301AB                          

0700 – 1700       Presenter and Co-Chair Information – Level Two, North Building, 224A                     

0745 – 0915      Coffee Service – Technical Area, Level Two North Building- Sponsored by Northwind

0800 – 1140       Morning Technical Sessions** – Level Two, North Building

0900-1400          Career Fair- Level Three, Halls A– B Foyer

0930 – 1600       Show Floor Open – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – E                           

0930 – 1130       Coffee Service – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – E, Lounges              

11:40 – 12:45 –  Exhibit Hall Luncheon – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – E – Sponsored by VNS                        

1245 – 1625       Afternoon Technical Sessions** – Level Two, North Building                                          

0945 – 1600       DOE Minority Serving Institution Partnership Program (MSIPP) Poster Display – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – E, Student Poster Lounge                           

1300 – 1600       Student Networking Coffee – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – E, Student Poster Lounge

1445 – 1530       Refreshment Break and Networking – Exhibit Hall, Level Three, Halls A – E, Lounges

1500 – 1600       Wednesday Exhibit Hall Closing Reception – Exhibit Hall, Level Three, Halls A – E- Sponsored by Orano               

1600 – 2100       Exhibitor Move-Out – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – E

0700 – 1500       Registration Open – Level Two, North Building Foyer                        

0700 – 0800       Presenter and Co-Chair Breakfast – Level Three, 301AB                          

0700 – 0730       Roy G. Post Foundation Meeting

0700 – 0900       PAC Meeting:  – Part 1 – Level Three, 301AB                        

0700 – 1630       Presenter and Co-Chair Information – Level Two North Building, 224A                     

0745 – 1000       Morning Coffee Service – Level Two, North Building          

0800 – 1140       Morning Technical Sessions** – Level Two, North Building             

0800 – 1200       Exhibitor Move Out – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – E (20X20 or larger only)

0800 – 1140 DOE Matchmaking – Level Two, 232ABC                                        

11:40 – 12:45    PAC Lunch Meeting: – Part 2 – Level Two, North Building

11:40 – 12:45    Luncheon – Level Three, 301AB

1245 – 1625       Afternoon Technical Sessions** – Level Two, North Building                          

1415 – 1500       Refreshment Break and Networking – Level Two, North Building                 

1625 – 1730       Conference Closing Reception – Level Two, North Building, Sponsored by Adovoco Professional Services

1745 – 1845       Optional Attendance – PAC Meeting – Part 3 – Level Two, North Building, 231BC

0800 – 1600       Technical tour to the Palo Verde Nuclear Generation Station and to the Strategic Alliance for FLEX (space is limited – ticket purchase required)

We are excited to have Canada as the WM2025 Featured Country to detail the most recent developments and ambitious plans for radioactive waste management.

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA is the US DOE Featured site for WM2025. Weeklong sessions will feature representatives from the DOE Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management (OREM) and its contractors, United Cleanup Oak Ridge (UCOR) and Isotek, discussing missions, challenges, and success stories. Also, sessions from Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) will discuss new technologies, exploring partnerships, and the performance excellence that have made the difference in achieving success.

Time:  Sunday 0800 – 1700 – breaks and lunch provided 

Description: 

This comprehensive workshop offers an in-depth exploration of the fundamental aspects of nuclear engineering, with a specific focus on Hanford’s nuclear history and waste management practices. Participants will delve into the complexities and advancements in handling radioactive waste at the Hanford site while gaining insights into essential concepts of nuclear engineering, as presented in the renowned Lamarsh textbook, “Introduction to Nuclear Engineering.” The workshop covers a wide array of topics, including Hanford waste history, nuclear power reactor design, radiation protection, and national technical means for nuclear activities. The first part of the workshop centers on Hanford waste, providing an insightful journey into its historical context and current technical challenges. By analyzing the Hanford site’s radioactive waste management practices, attendees will understand the critical importance of responsible waste disposal and containment measures in nuclear facilities. This knowledge lays the foundation for a more comprehensive approach to nuclear engineering and waste management, with a Hanford-specific focus. Next, participants will immerse themselves in the fundamental principles of nuclear engineering. The workshop explores nuclear power reactor design and core concepts, illuminating the differences and applications of various reactor types, with a particular emphasis on Pressurized Water Reactors (PWR) and Boiling Water Reactors (BWR). Understanding these designs is crucial for comprehending nuclear power generation systems and the role they play in both energy production and waste generation. Addressing safety concerns, the workshop delves into radiation protection and shielding. Vital measures for safeguarding personnel and the environment from radiation exposure will be discussed. Effective shielding strategies will be explored, helping participants grasp the significance of protection measures in nuclear power facilities and waste management sites. Furthermore, the workshop touches on national technical means, introducing participants to resources and technologies used globally to monitor and manage nuclear activities. This segment emphasizes the significance of international collaboration in enhancing nuclear safety, security, and waste management practices. The workshop format combines engaging presentations and interactive discussions to create an optimal learning environment. Participants will have ample opportunities to engage with industry experts, exchange experiences, and foster meaningful collaboration. This workshop aims to equip attendees with practical knowledge and applicable skills to address real-world challenges in nuclear engineering and waste management. By the conclusion of the workshop, participants will emerge with a comprehensive understanding of nuclear power generation, waste management complexities, and the latest advancements in the field, all with a special focus on the Hanford site. Armed with this knowledge, attendees will be better prepared to tackle the intricate tasks associated with nuclear engineering and waste management in a responsible and informed manner, contributing to a safer and more sustainable nuclear future. 

Learning Objectives: 

  1. Hanford Waste Knowledge: By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to recall and describe the historical context of Hanford waste, outlining the significant technical issues associated with radioactive waste management at the site.  
  1. Nuclear Engineering Fundamentals: After completing the workshop, participants will demonstrate an understanding of fundamental nuclear engineering concepts, such as the differences between Pressurized Water Reactors (PWR) and Boiling Water Reactors (BWR), and their respective roles in nuclear power generation.  
  1. Radiation Protection and Shielding Application: Through interactive discussions and case studies, attendees will be able to apply radiation protection principles and shielding strategies to devise effective measures for safeguarding personnel and the environment from radiation exposure in nuclear facilities.  
  1. Analysis of National Technical Means: Participants will analyze and evaluate national technical means utilized in monitoring and managing nuclear activities worldwide. They will assess the importance of international collaboration and the impact of these resources on enhancing nuclear safety. 

Audience:  

Student attendees and early career professionals will find this course particularly helpful. This course is general enough that any professional will find it informative. 

Prerequisites:  

There are no pre-requisites required relative to the learning topic prior to attendance. 

Instructors: 

Dr. Douglas Reid 

Professional Development Hour value:  PDHs 
Accredited Continuing Education Unit value: CEUs 

Time:  Sunday 0900 – 1700 – breaks and lunch provided 

Description: 

Human activities involving the use of radiation and radioactive materials can be linked with radiation exposure of the public and the environment. The assessment of radiological impact to the environment and the public due to radioactive releases is a required task which can be facilitated by use of computer models to estimate radiation doses and risks from residual radioactive materials. The RESRAD family of codes, developed at Argonne National Laboratory, USA, is designed to analyze potential radiation exposures for humans and biota resulting from environmental contamination by residual radioactive materials. The focus in this workshop will be on RESRAD-ONSITE and RESRAD-OFFSITE, which employ pathway analysis to systematically assess radiation exposure, associated risks, and establish cleanup criteria or authorized limits for radionuclide concentrations in the contaminated source medium. 

Learning Objectives:  

  1. Describe and discuss the basics and applications of RESRAD-ONSITE and RESRAD-OFFSITE codes for the evaluation of radiation exposure to humans. 
  1. Use and implement the codes to example scenarios to ensure the protection of people and the environment at radioactively contaminated sites, as well as ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. 
  1. Examine and compare various scenarios to determine contributions of radionuclides and pathways and to determine sensitivity of the results to input parameters 

Audience:  

CHPs, regulators, licensees, and contractors involved with developing cleanup and D&D plans 

Prerequisites:  

CHPs, regulators, licensees, and contractors with previous experience in developing cleanup and D&D plans 

Instructors: 

Charley Yu, David LePoire 

Professional Development Hour value:  PDHs 
Accredited Continuing Education Unit value:  CEUs 

Time:  Sunday 0800 – 1700 – breaks and lunch provided 

Description: US EPA Superfund Radiation Risk Assessment is a full-day advanced course that focuses on specific technical and regulatory issues that site managers (e.g., RPMs, OSCs) and technical staff (e.g., risk assessors, health physicists) address when managing sites under the US Environmental Protection Agency’s Superfund remedial program.  This includes conducting a risk assessment for radioactive contaminants. 

Learning Objectives:

1.The student will be able to identify methods for conducting site specific risk assessments. 

2. The student will be able to compute a data assessment using the risk radiation calculator. 

3. The student will be able to apply practical recommendations for improving radiation risk assessment. 

4. The student will be able to perform a step-by-step risk assessment process on a realistic hypothetical risk characterization problem. 

5. The student will be able to analyze risk characterization results from the hypothetical risk characterization problem. 

Audience: 

Risk Assessors, Health Physicist, Site Managers, contractor support, community stakeholders. 

Prerequisites: There are no course prerequisites, however a basic understanding of radiation, cancer risk, and use of the internet is suggested. 

Instructors:

Stuart Walker, Fred Dolislager 

Professional Development Hour value:  PDH = 7 
Accredited Continuing Education Unit value:  CEU = .7 

2025 Sponsorship Opportunities

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