W M S Y M P O S I A 2 0 2 7 • P H O E N I X C O N V E N T I O N C E N T E R • 7 - 1 1 M A R 2 0 2 7 • W M S Y M . O R G • + 1 4 8 0 - 5 5 7 - 0 2 6 3 2 WM2027 IMPORTANT DATES June 2026 Returning exhibitor reservations open July 2026 Deadline for returning exhibitors to secure the discounted booth rate with 50% deposit. Technical Program submission site opens. 28 August 2026 Deadline to submit abstracts September 2026 Attendee registration, exhibit booth selection and hotel room reservations open October 2026 Authors notified of acceptance and session 1 November 2026 Deadline for scholarship application and student poster abstract submission 30 November 2026 Deadline for full-length draft papers and financial aid requests NOTE: Extensions beyond this date are subject to PAC Chair and Paper Reviewer approval. 31 December 2026 Deadline for early bird registration payment, non-paper poster abstracts & cancellations for exhibitors and attendees. Paper Reviewer comments to authors are due. 22 January 2027 Deadline for final papers and copyrights 26 February 2027 Deadline for PowerPoint presentations and posters 7-11 March 2027 WM2027 Conference at the Phoenix Convention Center MAXIMIZE VISIBILITY WITH WM EXHIBITION AND SPONSORSHIP Step into the future of nuclear radwaste solutions at WM2027, the industry’s largest annual exhibition. Discover cutting-edge advancements in robotic handling, remote systems, emerging technologies, treatment solutions, transportation, instrumentation, engineering design, environmental laboratories, decontamination, decommissioning, remediation, and workforce. WM2027 returning exhibitor rates will be available in June. New exhibitor rates will be published on the WM Symposia website in August. WM2027 Sponsor Information Elevate your brand with six sponsorship levels designed to put your company in front of thousands of radwaste professionals. Our tiers—from Bronze to Diamond—offer tailored opportunities, including scholarships, receptions, advertising, and promotional placements. Passionate about innovation? STEM sponsorships provide a unique way to invest in the future while amplifying your presence. Secure your spot and stand out at WM2027. For Exhibit, Sponsorship, and Advertising information contact: Emily Desormeaux, edesormeaux@wmsym.org FOUR DAY TECHNICAL PROGRAM INCLUDES 200+ SESSIONS AND 600+ PRESENTATIONS WM2027 Theme: Strengthening Our Nuclear Future | Solving Challenges | Creating Opportunities. The 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. WM2027 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. WM2027 Thursday Afternoon Special BOD Panel “Strengthening Our Nuclear Future l Solving Challenges l Creating Opportunities”. 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 WM2027 Theme. The panel will explore and discuss the state of the nuclear industry today including the numerous changes and developments in Advanced Reactors and SMRs: What Governments and Industry Need to Do Next. Get ready for dynamic exchanges, insightful viewpoints, and forward-thinking solutions that shape the future of the industry. WM2027 WILL ACCELERATE THE GROWTH OF YOUNG PROFESSIONALS, EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION TO DRIVE INNOVATION AND LEADERSHIP IN THE RADWASTE MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY Student Poster Competition: Open to full-time students enrolled in post-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 or contact Lisa Parenti, Technical Program Coordinator, lparenti@ wmsym.org. Scholarships: Scholarships are awarded 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 $7 Million in scholarships and student support. The 2027 scholarship application will open on 1 July 2026. Those interested in applying for a scholarship or making a donation, should contact Meg Pratt, mpratt@wmsym.org.
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