
March 10 – 14, 2024
Marking 50 Years: Proud of Our Past, Poised for the Future
Phoenix Convention Center
Phoenix, AZ
Make plans today to participate in the premier international conference for radioactive waste management and related topics. Join nearly 3,000 attendees 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).
SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 2024
0700 – 2000 Guest/Attendee Tour: Grand Canyon Tour* – Buses load at 0645
0800 – 1500 Exhibitor Move-In – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls B – E
0800 – 1700 Registration Open – Level Three, Halls B – E Foyer
1100 – 1600 Perma-Fix/Roy G. Post Foundation 16th Annual Charity Golf Tournament* – Ocotillo 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, MARCH 10, 2024
0700 – 1430 WM Board of Directors Meeting – Hyatt Regency Phoenix, Ellis Room
0800 – 1800 NEW LOCATION: Presenter and Co-Chair Information – Level Two, North Building, 224B
0800 – 1400 Exhibitor Move-In, Hand Carry Only – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls B – E
0800 – 2000 Registration Open – Level Three, Halls B – E Foyer
0800 – 1700 Satellite Registration Desks Open – Marriott Renaissance and Hyatt Regency Lobby
0830 – 1700 Workshops – Technical Program Workshops* – Level Two – North Building, 225A – 228B
1500 – 1530 Roy G. Post Foundation Meeting – Hyatt Regency Phoenix – Ellis Room
1530 – 1645 NEW LOCATION: IPAC Meeting – Level Two, North Building, 230
1600 – 1700 NEW LOCATION: Technical Student Assistant Training – Level Two, North Building, 226A
1600 – 1700 Attendee Orientation – Level Two North Building, 231A
1700 – 2000 Welcome Reception and Show Floor Opening – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls B – E – Sponsored by Longenecker & Associates
1700 – 2000 Roy G. Post Scholarship Winners Poster Display – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls B – E, Student Poster Lounge
1730 – 1900 Technology & Innovation Demonstrations – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls B – E, Demo Zone
MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2024
0600 – 1800 Registration Open – Level Three, Halls B – E 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 Two, 224B
0800 – 0945 Opening Plenary Session – Level Three, 301BCD
0930 – 2000 Show Floor Open – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls B – E (Hall Closed during Luncheon)
0930 – 1130 Coffee Service – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls B – E, Lounges
1000 – 1145 NEW LOCATION: Morning Technical Sessions** – Level Two
1000 – 1130 Technology & Innovation Demonstrations- Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls B – E, Demo Zone
1155 – 1250 Keynote Luncheon – Level Three, 301BCD
1255 – 1340 Dessert and Coffee Service – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls B – E, Lounges
1300 – 1600 Technology & Innovation Demonstrations- Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls B – E, Demo Zone
1330 – 1700 Student Poster Competition – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls B – E, Student Poster Lounge
1350 – 1630 Student Networking Coffee – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls B – E, Student Poster Lounge – Sponsored by Energy Solutions
1350 – 1700 Afternoon Technical Sessions** – Level Two North Building
1445 – 1530 Refreshment Break and Networking – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls B – E, Lounges
1700 – 1830 World Networking Reception, – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls B – E
1830 – 2000 Next Generation Workforce Reception – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls B – E, Student Destination/ Job Fair Area – Sponsored by Jacobs
TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2024
0600 – 1800 Registration Open – Level Three, Halls B – E Foyer
0700 – 0800 Presenter and Co-Chair Breakfast – Level Three, 301A
0700 – 1800 Presenter and Co-Chair Information – Level Two, North Building, 224B
0800 – 1135 Morning Technical Sessions** – Level One, Level Three
0930 – 1130 Coffee Service – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls B – E, Lounges
0930 – 1830 Show Floor Open – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls B – E (Hall Closed during Luncheon)
1000 – 1130 Technology & Innovation Demonstrations- Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls B – E, Demo Zone
1145 – 1300 Honors & Awards Luncheon – Level Three, 301BCD – Sponsored by BWXT
1300 – 1400 Dessert and Coffee Service – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls B – E, Lounges
1300 – 1600 Technology & Innovation Demonstration – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls B – E, Demo Zone
1300 – 1600 WM2024 Job Fair – Exhibit Hall E entrance
1350 – 1700 Afternoon Technical Sessions** – Level Two North Building
1330 – 1700 Minority Serving Institution Partnership Program (MSIPP) Poster Display – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls B – E, Student Poster Lounge
1350 – 1630 Student Networking Coffee – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls B – E, Student Poster Lounge
1445 – 1530 Refreshment Break and Networking – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls B – E, Lounges – Sponsored by EnergySolutions
1700 – 1830 Evening Reception – Ex Hall – Level Three, Halls B – E
1830 – 2100 Women Leaders in Nuclear (formerly WoWM) Panel & Networking Reception – Level Three, 301BCD – Sponsored by Fluor
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2024
0600 – 1800 Registration Open – Level Three, Halls B – E Foyer
0700 – 0800 Presenter’s Breakfast – Level Three, 301A
0700 – 1800 Presenter and Co-Chair Information – Level Two, North Building 224B
0800 – 1135 Morning Technical Sessions** – Level Two, North Building
0915 – 1000 Morning Refreshment Break – Level Two, North Building – Sponsored by Northwind
0930 – 1700 Show Floor Open – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls B – E
0930 – 1130 Coffee Service – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls B – E, Lounges
1000 – 1130 Technology & Innovation Demonstrations, Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls B – E, Demo Zone
1000 – 1500 WM2024 Job Fair – Exhibit Hall E entrance
1145 – 1250 Exhibit Hall Luncheon – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls B – E – Sponsored by VNS Federal Services
1300 – 1635 Afternoon Technical Sessions** – Level Two, North Building
1300 – 1600 Technology & Innovation Demonstrations, Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls B – E, Demo Zone
1300 – 1700 Intern Poster Display – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls B – E, Student Poster Lounge
1350 – 1630 Student Networking Coffee – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls B – E, Student Poster Lounge
1445 – 1530 Refreshment Break and Networking – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls B – E, Lounges
1600 – 1800 Evening Reception – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls A – Sponsored by Orano
1730 – 2100 Exhibitor Move-Out – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls B – E
THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2024
0700 – 1700 Registration Open – Level Two, North Building Foyer
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 Two North Building, 224B
0800 – 1135 Morning Technical Sessions** – Level Two, North Building
0800 – 1200 Exhibitor Move Out – Ex Hall, Level Three, Halls B – E
0915 – 1000 Morning Refreshment Break – Level Two, North Building
1145 – 1250 Luncheon – Level Three, 301AB
1145 – 1250 PAC Meeting: – Part 2 – Level Two, North Building
1300 – 1635 Afternoon Technical Sessions** – Level Two, North Building
1415 – 1500 Refreshment Break and Networking – Level Two, North Building, 227AB
1630 – 1730 Conference Closing Reception – Level Two, North Building – Sponsored by Advoco Professional Services, LLC
1745 – 1845 Optional Attendance PAC Meeting – Part 3 – Level Two, North Building, 227AB
Schedule Subject to Change
*Separate Registration Fees Apply
** Refer to Conference Program and App for additional session information.
PLEASE NOTE: TECHNICAL BADGES ARE REQUIRED TO ACCESS THE TECHNICAL SESSION AREA ON THE 200 LEVEL.
FOUR DAY TECHNICAL PROGRAM INCLUDES 180+ SESSIONS AND 500+ PRESENTATIONS
WM2024 Theme: Marking 50 Years: Proud of our Past, Poised for the Future
Topics of interest include research, development, and operational experience over the spectrum of nuclear waste activities, which are categorized by 12 tracks.
Instructions, Resources, and Forms
Important Technical Program Deadlines
November 10, 2023 – Full-length draft papers & financial aid requests due
December 15, 2023 – Deadline for Paper Reviewer comments to authors
December 29, 2023 – Deadline for early bird registration payment and information updates for printed program
January 12, 2024 – Deadline for final papers, copyrights, non-paper poster abstracts
February 9, 2024 – PowerPoint presentations and posters due
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!
Early bird registration payment deadline is December 29, 2023
The 2024 Roy G. Post Foundation scholarship application is now open! The deadline to submit your application, abstract and two reference forms/letters is November 1, 2023. Apply Today!

Registration is now open for the 16th Annual Perma-Fix/Roy G. Post Foundation Golf Tournament in conjunction with WM2024! View details and secure your spot!
Perma-Fix Environmental Services and the Roy G. Post Foundation, in conjunction with WM2024, are proud to announce that their Charity Golf Tournament will be held at the prestigious Ocotillo Golf Club in Chandler, AZ. on March 9, 2024!
This 27-hole championship course flows elegantly through lush fairways, picturesque waterfalls and lakes, and was designed by Ted Robinson. Ocotillo is a recipient of Golf Digest’s 4 1/2 Star Best Places to Play Award and was recognized as a Top 50 Resort by Golf World. This course has been lovingly chosen as the site to celebrate 50 years of the WMS and 16 years of this amazing tournament hosted by Perma-Fix and The Roy G. Post Foundation.
As always, all proceeds of this event will benefit The Roy G. Post Foundation and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, two incredible organizations that work tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of others.
Whether you’re an experienced golfer or just starting out, everyone is welcome to join us for this incredible event! Don’t miss the opportunity to play on this immaculately-maintained traditional-style course in Chandler, AZ. while donating to two amazing organizations.
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