WM2023 | FEBRUARY 26 – MARCH 2, 2023
PHOENIX, ARIZONA, USA
PHOENIX CONVENTION CENTER
Make plans today to participate in the premier international conference for radioactive waste management and related topics. Join over 2,000 industry professionals from more than 30 countries to discuss and share ideas on many crosscutting topics including: robotic handling, remote systems, new technologies, radioactive and hazardous waste characterization, treatment storage, packaging, transportation, and disposal, engineering design and construction, environmental laboratories, decontamination, decommissioning, and environmental remediation – as well as emerging topics such as small modular reactors, clean energy, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).
The safety and welfare of our conference participants remains a priority. View our WM2023 Safe Meeting Guidelines here.
| SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2023 | |||
| 0700 – 2000 | Guest/Attendee Tour: Grand Canyon Tour* – Buses load at 0645 | ||
| 0800 – 1500 | Exhibitor Move-In – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – D | ||
| 0800 – 1700 | Registration Open – Level Three, Halls A – D Foyer | ||
| 1100 – 1600 | Perma-Fix/WMS 14th Annual Charity Golf Tournament* – Whirlwind Golf Club | ||
| 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 | ||
| SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2023 | |||
| 0700 – 1430 | WMS Board of Directors Meeting – Hyatt Regency Phoenix, Ellis Room | ||
| 0800 – 1800 | Presenter and Co-Chair Information – Level One, 101A | ||
| 0800 – 1400 | Exhibitor Move-In, Hand Carry Only – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – D | ||
| 0800 – 2000 | Registration Open – Level Three, Halls A – D Foyer | ||
| 0800 – 1700 | Satellite Registration Desks Open – Marriott Renaissance and Hyatt Regency Lobby | ||
| 0830 – 1700 | Workshops – Technical Program Workshops* – Level One, 106A & 106B | ||
| 1500 – 1530 | Roy G. Post Foundation Meeting – Hyatt Regency Phoenix | ||
| 1500 – 1600 | Student Workshop: DOE’s Legacy Sites and Nuclear Waste: Past, Present and Future – Level One, 101C | ||
| 1530 – 1645 | IPAC Meeting – Level One, 105C | ||
| 1600 – 1700 | Technical Student Assistant Training – Level One, 101C | ||
| 1600 – 1700 | Attendee Orientation – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – D, Panel Zone | ||
| 1700 – 2000 | Welcome Reception and Show Floor Opening – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – D – Sponsored by Veolia | ||
| 1700 – 2000 | Roy G. Post Scholarship Winners Poster Display – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – D, Student Poster Lounge | ||
| 1730 – 1900 | Technology & Innovation Demonstrations – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – D, Demo Zone – Sponsored by Cavendish Nuclear | ||
| MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2023 | |||
| 0600 – 1800 | Registration Open – Level Three, Halls A – D Foyer | ||
| 0700 – 0800 | Presenter and Co-Chair Breakfast – Level Three, 301A | ||
| 0700 – 0800 | Plenary Session Coffee Service – Level Three, 301BCD Foyer Sponsored by Spectra Tech, Inc. | ||
| 0700 – 1800 | Presenter and Co-Chair Information – Level One, 101A | ||
| 0800 – 0945 | Opening Plenary Session – Level Three, 301BCD | ||
| 0930 – 2000 | Show Floor Open – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – D (Hall Closed during Luncheon) | ||
| 0930 – 1130 | Coffee Service – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – D, Lounges – Sponsored by North Wind Group | ||
| 1000 – 1145 | Morning Technical Sessions** – Level One & Panel Zone, Ex Hall | ||
| 1000 – 1130 | Technology & Innovation Demonstrations- Ex Hall, Level 300, Halls A – D, Demo Zone – Sponsored by Cavendish Nuclear | ||
| 1155 – 1250 | Keynote Luncheon – Level Three, 301BCD | ||
| 1255 – 1340 | Dessert and Coffee Service – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – D, Lounges | ||
| 1300 – 1600 | Technology & Innovation Demonstrations- Ex Hall, Level 300, Halls A – D, Demo Zone – Sponsored by Cavendish Nuclear | ||
| 1330 – 1700 | Student Poster Competition – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – D, Student Poster Lounge | ||
| 1350 – 1630 | Student Networking Coffee – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – D, Student Poster Lounge – Sponsored by Bechtel | ||
| 1350 – 1700 | Afternoon Technical Sessions** – Level One, Level Three & Panel Zone, Ex Hall | ||
| 1445 – 1530 | Refreshment Break and Networking – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – D, Lounges – Sponsored by WSP | ||
| 1700 – 1830 | Featured Country Evening Reception, France – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – D Sponsored by France | ||
| 1830 – 2000 | Next Generation Workforce Reception – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – D, Lounge 800 – Sponsored by Jacobs | ||
| TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2023 | |||
| 0600 – 1800 | Registration Open – Level Three, Halls A – D Foyer | ||
| 0700 – 0800 | Presenter and Co-Chair Breakfast – Level Three, 301A | ||
| 0700 – 1800 | Presenter and Co-Chair Information – Level One, 101A | ||
| 0800 – 1135 | Morning Technical Sessions** – Level One, Level Three, & Panel Zone in Ex Hall | ||
| 0930 – 1130 | Coffee Service – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – D, Lounges – Sponsored by Bechtel | ||
| 0930 – 1830 | Show Floor Open – Ex Hall (Hall Closed during Luncheon) | ||
| 1000 – 1130 | Technology & Innovation Demonstrations- Ex Hall, Level 300, Halls A – D, Demo Zone – Sponsored by Cavendish Nuclear | ||
| 1145 – 1245 | Honors & Awards Luncheon – Level Three, 301BCD | ||
| 1245 – 1340 | Dessert and Coffee Service – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – D, Lounges | ||
| 1300 – 1600 | Technology & Innovation Demonstration – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – D, Demo Zone – Sponsored by Cavendish Nuclear | ||
| 1350 – 1700 | Minority Serving Institution Partnership Program (MSIPP) Poster Display – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – D, Student Poster Lounge | ||
| 1350 – 1630 | Student Networking Coffee – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – D, Student Poster Lounge – Sponsored by Bechtel | ||
| 1350 – 1700 | Afternoon Technical Sessions** – Level One, Level Three & Panel Zone, Ex Hall | ||
| 1445 – 1530 | Refreshment Break and Networking – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – D, Lounges – Sponsored by EnergySolutions | ||
| 1700 – 1830 | Evening Reception – Ex Hall – Level Three, Halls A – D – Sponsored by BWXT | ||
| 1830 – 2100 | Women of Waste Management (WoWM) Panel & Networking Reception – Level Three, 301BCD – Sponsored by Fluor | ||
| WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2023 | |||
| 0600 – 1800 | Registration Open – Level Three, Halls A – D Foyer | ||
| 0700 – 0800 | Presenter’s Breakfast – Level Three, 301A | ||
| 0700 – 1800 | Presenter and Co-Chair Information – Level One, 101A | ||
| 0800 – 1135 | Morning Technical Sessions** – Level One, Level Three & Panel Zone in Ex Hall | ||
| 0930 – 1700 | Show Floor Open – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – D | ||
| 0930 – 1130 | Coffee Service – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – D, Lounges – Sponsored by North Wind Group | ||
| 1000 – 1130 | Technology & Innovation Demonstrations, Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – D, Demo Zone – Sponsored by Cavendish Nuclear | ||
| 1145 – 1250 | Exhibit Hall Luncheon – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – D | ||
| 1300 – 1635 | Afternoon Technical Sessions** – Level One, Level Three & Panel Zone in Ex Hall | ||
| 1300 – 1600 | Technology & Innovation Demonstrations, Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – D, Demo Zone – Sponsored by Cavendish Nuclear | ||
| 1300 – 1700 | Intern Poster Display – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – D, Student Poster Lounge | ||
| 1350 – 1630 | Student Networking Coffee – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – D, Student Poster Lounge – Sponsored by Bechtel | ||
| 1445 – 1530 | Refreshment Break and Networking – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – D, Lounges – Sponsored by Sovereign Hydroseal | ||
| 1600 – 1700 | Exhibit Hall Happy Hour Reception & Exhibitor Raffle Drawings – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – D – Sponsored by Orano | ||
| 1715 – 1930 | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) – Level Two, 212ABC – Hosted by Longenecker & Associates | ||
| 1730 – 2100 | Exhibitor Move-Out – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – D | ||
| THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2023 | |||
| 0700 – 1700 | Registration Open – Level One, 101A | ||
| 0700 – 0800 | Presenter’s Breakfast – Level Three, 301A | ||
| 0700 – 0800 | PAC Meeting – Part 1 – Level Three, 301A | ||
| 0700 – 1800 | Presenter and Co-Chair Information – Level One, 101A | ||
| 0800 – 1200 | Exhibitor Move Out – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – D | ||
| 0800 – 1135 | Morning Technical Sessions** – Level One | ||
| 0915 – 1000 | Morning Refreshment Break – Level One | ||
| 1145 – 1250 | Luncheon – Level Three, 301AB | ||
| 1145 – 1250 | PAC Meeting – Part 2 – Level Two, 212ABC | ||
| 1300 – 1635 | Afternoon Technical Sessions** – Level One | ||
| 1415 – 1500 | Refreshment Break and Networking – Level One, Foyer | ||
| 1630 – 1730 | Closing Reception – Level One Foyer – Sponsored by Advoco | ||
| 1745 – 1845 | Optional PAC Meeting – Part 3 – Level Two, 212ABC | ||
*Separate Registration Fees Apply
** Refer to Conference Program and App for additional session information.
The WM2023 conference theme is “Planning for the Future: Innovation, Transformation, Sustainability.”
2023 Featured Country: France
As the featured country in 2023, France will present its very holistic and consistent approach on radioactive waste management throughout the 4-day conference, giving keys to understanding French success and challenges. France is the second largest country producer of nuclear power with 56 reactors and plans to build 14 more. France will present numerous panels, papers, posters and exhibits demonstrating the robustness of the French model founded on continuous innovation and pragmatism in the management of the total nuclear fuel cycle, including recycling used nuclear fuel, to sustainable radioactive waste management solutions.
2023 Featured DOE-EM Topic: EM’s Transformation in Radioactive Liquid Tank Waste Management
WM2023 DOE-EM featured topic will focus on progress and innovations in clean up across the complex featuring the management of liquid radioactive tank waste.
WM2023 will feature papers, posters and panels describing research, development, and operational experience covering the compete spectrum of radioactive waste management and related topics.
All events will take place at the Phoenix Convention Center, unless otherwise noted.
| MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2023 | |||
| 0930 – 1000 | STEM Kit Kickoff | ||
| 1000 – 1200 | Southern Arizona Research, Science, and Engineering Foundation (SARSEF) Programs and Demos | ||
| 1300 – 1500 | Hanford School-Based Internship Program / FRNP Eco-Think Program | ||
| 1500 – 1700 | DOE-LM STEM Demo and Activities for Organizations: Understanding pH activity | ||
| TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2023 | |||
| 0930 – 1100 | AzSEF/Arizona Science Center Programs and Demos | ||
| 1100 – 1200 | Portsmouth Science Alliance Program | ||
| 1300 – 1500 | DOE-LM STEM Demo and Activities for Organizations: Energy and yo-yos activity | ||
| 1300 – 1700 | MSIPP Virtual AI 3D Mapping Demo | ||
| WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2023 | |||
| 0930 – 1100 | MSIPP Water Cleanup Demo | ||
| 1100 – 1200 | DOE-LM STEM Demo and Activities for Organizations | ||
| 1300 – 1500 | MSIPP Myoelectric Control of a 3D-printed Robot Hand Demo | ||
| 1500 – 1700 | Wrap up STEM Kits and Booth Activities | ||
Join the 175+ exhibitors in the once place to reach thousands of attendees from potential customers to teaming partners and collaborators. This exhibition is the largest of its kind – You won’t want to miss the opportunity! Is your company doing work in France? We invite you to exhibit in the French Pavilion and feature your work helping France achieve safe waste management and advance clean energy.
Registration for WM2023 is NOW OPEN!
Planning for WM2023 on February 26 – March 2, 2023 is well underway. If you would like to participate as a presenter, volunteer, attendee or exhibitor, listed are some important milestones.
| June 2022 | Opening of Call for Abstracts /Technical Program Submission website |
| June 20, 2022 |
Returning Exhibitors Reservations Begin |
| July 29, 2022 | Deadline for Returning Exhibitors to Secure the Discounted Booth Rate |
| August 26, 2022 | Deadline to Submit Abstracts NOTE: Any submission received after this date will be subject to a second review prior to any acceptance. |
| September 11 – 13, 2022 | Program Development Meeting for Program Advisory Committee (PAC). PAC members gather to create the preliminary program for the WM2023 Conference. Once finalized, authors are notified, and draft papers are written. |
| September 27, 2022 | Opening of Exhibit Booth & Attendee Registration |
| October 9, 2022 | Authors Notified of Acceptance |
| November 1, 2022 | Deadline for Scholarship Applications and Student Poster Competition Abstracts |
| November 11, 2022 | Deadline for Full-length Draft Papers and Draft papers are submitted and reviewed by members of the PAC in their area of expertise. Extensions beyond this date will be subject to PAC Chair and Paper Reviewer approval, with possible transfer to a Non- Paper Poster session. |
| December 16, 2022 | Deadline for Paper Reviewer Comments to Authors Authors are then given several weeks for any requested updates or revisions and to submit their final paper in January. |
| December 30, 2022 | Deadline for Early Bird Registration Cancellation date for exhibitors and attendees |
| January 6, 2023 | Deadline for Student Housing Requests |
| January 13, 2023 | Deadline for Final Papers, Copyrights, Exhibit & Sponsor Final Payments |
| February 3, 2023 | PowerPoint Presentations & Posters due for all Presenters |
| February 26 – March 2, 2023 | WM2023 Conference at the Phoenix Convention Center |
Future Conference Dates:
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WM2025: March 9 – 13, 2025
WM2026: March 8 – 12, 2026