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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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