b'WM SYMPOSIA 2026PHOENIX CONVENTION CENTERMAR 8-12, 2026WMSYM.ORG+1 480-557-0263WM2026 IMPORTANT DATESJune, 2025 Technical Program submission site and returning exhibitor reservations openJuly 31, 2025 Deadline for returning exhibitors to secure the discounted booth rate with 50% depositAugust 22, 2025 Deadline to submit abstractsSeptember 2025 Attendee registration, exhibit booth selection and hotel room reservations openOctober 6, 2025 Authors notified of acceptance and sessionNovember 1, 2025 Roy G. Post Foundation scholarship application deadline and student poster abstracts dueNovember 21, 2025 Deadline for full-length draft papers & financial aid requests due.NOTE: Extensions beyond this date are subject to PAC Chair and Paper Reviewer approval.December 19, 2025 Deadline for Paper Reviewer comments to authorsDecember 31, 2025 Deadline for early bird registration payment, non-paper poster abstracts & cancellations for exhibitors and attendeesJanuary 16, 2026 Final papers and copyrights dueFebruary 13, 2026 PowerPoint presentations and posters dueMarch 8-12, 2026 WM2026 Conference at the Phoenix Convention CenterACHIEVE INCREASED VISIBILITY WITH WM EXHIBITION AND SPONSORSHIPStep into the future of nuclear radwaste solutions at WM2026, the industrys largest annual exhibition. Discover cutting-edge advancements in robotic handling, remote systems, emerging technologies, treatment solutions, transportation, instrumentation, engineering design, environmental laboratories, decontamination, decommissioning, and remediation.WM2026 new exhibit rates will be available at the end of June on the WM Symposia website.WM2026 Sponsor InformationElevate your brand with five exclusive sponsorship levels designed to put your company in front of thousands of radwaste professionals. Our tiersfrom Bronze to Diamondoffer tailored opportunities, including scholarships, receptions, advertising, and promotional placements. Passionate about innovation? STEM sponsorships, ranging from $500 to $5,000, provide a unique way to invest in the future while amplifying your presence. Secure your spot and make an unforgettable impression at WM.For Sponsorship, Exhibits, and Advertising information contact: Jean Cadwell, Exhibits, Sponsorship & Advertising Manager, jcadwell@wmsym.org.FOUR DAY TECHNICAL PROGRAM INCLUDES 200+ SESSIONS AND 600+ PRESENTATIONS WM2026 Theme: Efficient and Innovative Nuclear Materials and Technology Solutions. The WM2026 conference will showcase the profound impact of the technologies and the swiftly evolving digital world on transforming the global nuclear landscape, supply chains, infrastructure, and work norms, while emphasizing the necessity for workforce development to stay abreast. WM2026 will highlight current state-of-the-art and emerging future-of-the-art technologies, enabling the full program lifecycle, including radioactive waste management, facility decommissioning, environmental cleanup, used fuel and nuclear materials management, and long-term environmental stewardship. Global insights and perspectives on the pros and cons of operating in an increasingly digital and sustainable environment, coupled with the emergence of artificial intelligence and advanced nuclear technologies will be highlighted. WM2026 Thursday Afternoon Special BOD Panel Efficient and Innovative Nuclear Materials and Technology Solutions. Global leaders from government agencies, universities, and commercial service firms take the stage for an engaging, insight-packed discussion on cutting-edge advancements on the WM2026 Theme. The panel will explore and discuss the state of the nuclear industry today including the numerous changes and developments taking place in order to identify strategies for addressing the impacts of these changes. Get ready for dynamic exchanges, insightful viewpoints, and forward-thinking solutions that shape the future of the industry.WM2026 WILL ACCELERATE THE GROWTH OF YOUNG PROFESSIONALS, EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION TO DRIVE INNOVATION AND LEADERSHIP IN THE RADWASTE MANAGEMENT INDUSTRYStudent Poster Competition: Open to full-time students enrolled in secondary educational programs in technical or policy fields with the objective of contributing to the safe management of nuclear materials.Student poster abstracts must be submitted online at www.wmsym.org. Students participating in the Student Poster Competition will be eligible for complimentary conference housing. Visit the Students page on our website for more details contact: Lisa Parenti, Technical Program Coordinator, lparenti@wmsym.org.Scholarships: The Roy G. Post Foundation awards scholarships to help students achieve their academic goals and provide financial support for students to attend the conference. WM and the Roy G. Post Foundation have given over $6 Million in scholarships and student support. The 2026 scholarship application will open on July 1, 2025. Those interested in a scholarship or donating, contact Meg Pratt, Registration Manager and Roy G. Post Administrator, mpratt@wmsym.org.2'