WM2024 Conference

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.

2024 Online Program

2024 Call for Participation

Presenter Information

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

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Registration is NOW OPEN!

Early bird registration payment deadline is December 29, 2023

Explore all the reasons to attend the WM Conference!

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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