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SUMMARY:38th Annual Conference of the Canadian Nuclear Society and 42nd Annual CNS/CNA Student Conference
DESCRIPTION:Important Dates\nImportant Dates: Revised! \nAbstract submission:……………………………….2018 February 14Draft paper submission:…………………………..2018 February 28Full paper submission:…………………………….2018 April 1Student Paper* Deadline:…………………………2018 April 15*note: no prior abstract submission required \nOption of Technical Tour at CNS-2018 \nWe are pleased to offer an option for a complimentary technical tour at CNS-2018\, on Wednesday June 6.  The tour timeline will be from 4:30 pm to ~7:30 pm.  Tour participants will board buses to the tour on Wednesday at 4:30 pm.  There is no cost\, but the maximum number of participants is 55.  If interested\, please register as soon as possible on the Conference registration site. \nDetails of the tour package: \n\nBuses load at 4:30 pm Wednesday June 6 and proceed to CLS\nTour of Canadian Light Source (CLS): ~1 hour\nWalk to SRC Slowpoke Reactor for a ~20-minute tour\nWalk to Fedoruk Centre Cyclotron for a ~20-minute tour\nAt ~7:00 pm\, board buses to return to Sheraton Cavalier Hotel\n\nThere will be a fair amount of walking.  SRC is approximately 10 minutes on foot from CLS.   The Fedoruk Cyclotron is beside CLS.  CLS is quite large (12\,000 m2) so there is a bit of walking inside.  CLS has an elevator available\, but participants typically use the 2 flights of stairs to reach the mezzanine level. \nGuides will be provided by the facilities\, and CLS staff will escort groups between facilities. \nTour requirements include:  \n\nClosed shoes\nGood walking shoes\nNo bare limbs (i.e\,. please wear long pants\, combination of long skirt and high boots\, long-sleeve shirts\, etc.)\nSafety glasses required at SRC – will be provided\nPhoto ID – SRC will need to keep a copy\n\nRegistration\nRegistration Fees for CNS Annual Conference 2018Note: All fees in CAN$Note: To register as a CNS member\, your membership must be in good standing for 2018)All prices include HST (#870488889 RT). \n\n\n\n\n\nCNS 2018 Annual Conference Registration Fees \n\n\n\n\nRegistering As: \n\n\nEarlybird By        April 30 \n\n\nRegular After    April 30  \n\n\nLast Minute After       May 31 \n\n\n\n\nCNS Member♦ \n\n\n$875 \n\n\n$995 \n\n\n$1150 \n\n\n\n\nNon CNS Member♦ \n\n\n$995 \n\n\n$1125 \n\n\n$1250 \n\n\n\n\nCNS Retiree Member♦ \n\n\n$275 \n\n\n$325 \n\n\n$395 \n\n\n\n\nCNS Student Member♦ \n\n\n$280 \n\n\n$330 \n\n\n$400 \n\n\n\n\nCNS Exhibitor (2 allowed per booth)♦ \n\n\n$0 \n\n\n$0 \n\n\n$0 \n\n\n\n\nGuest Accompanying a Registered Attendee (includes Ticket for Conference Continental Breakfasts\, Sunday Reception & Monday Student Poster Session & Wine-&-Cheese) \n\n\n$50 \n\n\n$60 \n\n\n$70 \n\n\n\n\nGuest Ticket for Monday Luncheon & Special Guest Talk \n\n\n$50 \n\n\n$60 \n\n\n  \n$70 \n\n\n\n\nGuest Ticket for Tuesday Honours & Awards  Luncheon \n\n\n$50 \n\n\n$60 \n\n\n  \n$70 \n\n\n\n\nGuest Ticket for Wednesday Conference Luncheon \n\n\n$50 \n\n\n$60 \n\n\n  \n$70 \n\n\n\n\nGuest Ticket for Tuesday Conference Banquet & Entert’nmt \n\n\n$90 \n\n\n$90 \n\n\n$100 \n\n\n\n\nAdditional Proceedings \n\n\n$110 \n\n\n$110 \n\n\n$125 \n\n\n\n\n\n♦ Includes all CNS Sessions\, one copy of Proceedings\, Reception\, Conference meals (including Banquet & Student-Poster Wine-&-Cheese Reception) \nPreliminary Program\nClick here for the Preliminary Program \nConference Background\nThe peaceful application of nuclear science and technology has contributed clean\, safe and resilient energy to mitigate climate change challenges; diagnostic and therapy tools that improve individual health; and means that enhance security of the global community. \nIt is anticipated that enhancement of these benefits through research and development will continue well into the 21st century\, accompanied by an increase in public confidence and acceptance of nuclear science and technology. \nThe Canadian Nuclear Society (CNS) will host its 38th Annual Conference at the Sheraton Cavalier Saskatoon Hotel in Saskatoon\, Saskatchewan\, Canada\, 2018 June 3-6. This conference provides a forum for communication of new ideas\, information exchange of progress and achievements\, and a forum to discuss energy‐related issues in general. Technical topics of interest are listed on the following page. The CNS 38th Annual Conference will feature: \n\nPlenary sessions with invited speakers to address such topics as large scale refurbishment projects\, options for future new-build\, etc.\nTechnical sessions with subject‐matter experts from utilities\, suppliers\, the regulator\, academia\, federal laboratories and agencies to present the latest advancements in nuclear science and technology.\nAn embedded topical meeting on Small Modular Reactors (SMR) with focused plenary and technical sessions dealing with the potential of and challenges to licensing and deployment of SMR in Canada.\nExhibits with industrial leaders showcasing their latest nuclear products and technology.\nA Student Conference with student posters\nSocial events (such as opening reception\, lunches\, conferen cebanquet \, wine-&-cheese reception \, coffee breaks and conference banquet) that facilitate discussions and networking on subjects of common interests.\n\n  \nAuthor Information\nClick here for the call for papers.Click here for the Student call for papers. \nPlease click here for the paper templatePlease click here for the abstract templatePlease click here for the Student paper template \nSubmission to the technical program:http://www.softconf.com/h/CNS2018Technical/ \nSubmission to the student program:https://www.softconf.com/h/CNS2018Students/ \n  \nAccommodations\nCurrently\, the CNS block at the Sheraton Cavalier Hotel is full on some nights.  We have obtained a block of rooms at the Delta Bessborough Hotel\, which is across the street from the Cavalier. \nYou can book a room within this block at the Delta Hotel Bessborough in the range of $154.00-184.00 per night.  Please use the link below. \nBook your group rate for CNS 2018 Room Block \nClick here reserve your room at Sheraton Cavalier in Saskatoon \n\n\n\nRooms\nSingle Rate\nDouble Rate\n\n\nTraditional Queen\n$179\n$179\n\n\nTraditional Double Queen\n$179\n$179\n\n\nTraditional Queen Pullout Cityview\n$179\n$179\n\n\nOne Bedroom Suite Riverview(Upgrade value of $269)\n$179\n$179\n\n\n\nAlternatively you can call the hotel directly by dialling Sheraton at 306-652-6770 or toll-free at 1-800-325-3535.(Please request the CNS 2018 Conference room block to facilitate your booking.) \n  \nStudent Conference Information\nFor updates follow us at: \n \nGeneral requirements:\n\nA short paper (maximum 5 pages) submitted no later than April 15\nA poster displaying your work:\n\nMaximum dimensions of 1m x 1m\nTo be presented during the Student Poster Session on the evening of June 4\n\n\nSuccessful conference registration\n\n  \nPaper Submission:\n\nPlease click here for the Student paper template\nSubmit your paper via the following site:https://www.softconf.com/h/CNS2018Students/\n\n\nBe aware that there is a separate site for the technical program (the two are not connected)\nPlease log in and create a profile for yourself as soon as you are sure you will attend the conference. Your paper does not need to be finished yet! Once created\, you can go in later and upload your paper (or change any of the previously entered information\, including the title). This is helpful for us to know as early as possible how many of you will attend so we have time to plan accordingly.\n\n  \nStudent Conference Registration:\n\nThe longer you wait\, the more expensive the registration fee becomes!\nYou MUST be a CNS member to complete the registration\, and this process can take several business days to complete (we need to verify that you are a student)\, so do not wait until the last minute to get the earlybird pricing\nHere is a breakdown of the regular and student registration fees:\n\n\n\n\n \nUp to April 30\nMay 1 – May 31\nJune 1 and after\n\n\nCNS Member – Non Student\n$875\n$995\n$1150\n\n\nCNS Member – Full Time Student\n$280\n$330\n $400\n\n\n\n  \nAccommodations\n\n\nThe CNS will pay for accommodations at the Sheraton Cavalier Hotel (with two students in each room). Booking the room is your responsibility\, so please read the instructions below carefully to be sure that you get a room and so that you are sure you will receive reimbursement. If you need help finding a roommate\, please contact us at: cnsstudentconference@cns-snc.ca \n\n\n  \nTravel and accommodation subsidies from the CNS:\n\nThe CNS will be giving students a subsidy to help cover the cost of the conference\n\nThis will be given to ONE student per successful submission to the student conference (i.e. students who submit in the technical program only do not qualify) \n\nTravel:\n\nThe amount given will be based on the university the student travels from\nPlease look back very soon for the amounts\n\n\nAccommodation:\n\nThe CNS will pay for accommodations at the Sheraton Cavalier Hotel. Booking the room is your responsibility\, so please read the instructions carefully to be sure that you get a room and so that you are sure you will receive reimbursement.\n\nEach student will be reimbursed for half the cost of a two-bed room for 3 nights (the total cost is $613.95 and each student will pay and be reimbursed for $306.98)\nStudents will be mailed (pay attention\, as this is different from last year) a reimbursement cheque when they have shown their receipt of proof of purchase.\nYou can either choose your own roommate or ask to be paired with one\, so let us know as soon as possible! (cnsstudentconference@cns-snc.ca)\nPLEASE REMEMBER: When you book a hotel room\, your credit card is NOT charged. One of you needs to book the room\, but both of you will pay half the cost when you check out at the end of the conference!\n\n\n \n\n\nIMPORTANT: registration in the conference is mandatory\, but the registration fee is not covered by the CNS\n\n\nSponsorship\nCNS promotes the exchange of information on all aspects of nuclear science & technology\, and its applications.  With advancements in fields such as nuclear power generation\, fuel production and uranium mining & refining\, as well as practical applications for monitoring and mitigating climate change\, we remain committed to pursuing and investing in these global health and security benefits. \nIt is our hope that with your contribution we will be able to bring forth not only an enhancement of these tremendous benefits through avid research and development\, but also an open discussion about what the future holds for the nuclear industry.  \nAs such\, please find our Sponsorship & Exhibitor Package here for your review.  We have a variety of sponsorship opportunities available\, and would be more than happy to work with you to develop a customized agreement that would support your corporate goals and objectives.  \nTo sponsor and/or exhibit at CNS’ 2018 Annual Conference\, please contact Mo Fadaee (moe.fadaee@cns-snc.ca) or Sabrina Cabral (sabrina@redstoneagency.ca). \n  \nOur Sponsors\nThank you to our Sponsors Click on the logos to link to the sponsors’ web sites \nHost Sponsor\n\n\n\n                                   \n\n\n\n  \nMajor Sponsor\n\n\n\n       \n\n\n\n \nSponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n  \nOur Exhibitors\nThank you to our EXHIBITORS Click on the logos to link to the EXHIBITORS’ web sites \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n  
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