G4SR-5 September Update 2 – We can’t wait to see you next week!

Accelerating progress: Advancing SMR deployment and collaboration for the net zero future

The Fifth Generation IV and Small Reactor Conference (G4SR-5) will be held next week: October 1 – 4, 2024 at the Westin Ottawa in Ottawa, Ontario. We look forward to welcoming you to Canada’s capital for an illuminating and engaging four days.

In this update:

  1. Plenary Program Now Available
  2. Innovation Night – Call for Student Posters Extended to September 20th
  3. Registration opportunities still available
  4. Conference Workshops
  5. Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities

Plenary Program Highlights

The conference plenary and technical session overview program is now available on the G4SR-5 website. Centered around the theme of Accelerating progress: advancing SMR deployment and collaboration for the net zero future, the three-day plenary and technical program will feature many compelling discussions and a distinguished line-up of Canadian and international keynote speakers, including:

The plenary program also includes eight engaging panel sessions addressing various important topics for SMR and advanced reactor deployment. Notably, this will include:

Know Before You Go

You won’t want to miss what we have planned for you. If you haven’t already, be sure to complete your registration for the tours.

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Innovation Night – Call for Student Posters Extended to September 20

Are you a graduate or undergraduate or graduate student with an innovative idea or undertaking research to support the deployment of Generation IV advanced and small reactors? If so, we have an opportunity for you: the G4SR-4 Innovation Night on October 2. The deadline to submit a poster abstract has been extended until September 20. Additional information is available here.  Contact Arthur Situm for more information and to sign up.

The Innovation Night is an opportunity for students to show how their work can contribute to the deployment of advanced reactors in one (or more) of the following areas:

Student innovators will have the opportunity to showcase a poster of your work to industry experts in a fun and social event. Select students will be invited to present to all attendees.

Submit a Poster Abstract

Registration opportunities still available

We are still accepting registrations for the conference. Act now as the last two in-person G4SR conferences sold out. This includes completing any registrations that are still in progress. Note that while the special CNS guest block and room rate have ended, you may still reserve a room at the Westin Ottawa at their regular rates.

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Conference Workshops

Kick-off the conference on October 1 with workshops or a technical tour of Canadian Nuclear Laboratories on October 1. Workshops have separate fees not included with general registration. Be sure to select your choice during registration. If you have already registered, please log in to your account on the conference registration portal to update your workshop selection and payment. More information is available on the conference workshop page or send direct questions to the workshop co-chairs, Chuk Azih and Hazem Mazhar.

Thank You to our Sponsors and Exhibitors

G4SR-5 and the Canadian Nuclear Society gratefully acknowledge the support of our growing list of sponsors:

Thanks also to our exhibitors:

Still looking for a sponsorship or exhibit opportunity? Consult the G4SR-5 Sponsorship and Exhibitor Information package and contact our Sponsorship & Exhibits Chair Dr. Ben Rouben today. For general inquiries, please contact Rachael Callaghan, Event Manager and Conference Coordinator.