2024 Annual CNS Conference
2024-06-16 00:00 - 2024-06-19 23:59 UTC
The Canadian Nuclear Society (CNS) will be hosting the 43rd Annual CNS Conference and the 48th Annual CNS/CNA Student Conference at the Sheraton Cavalier Saskatoon Hotel in Saskatoon,SK, from June 16 through 19, 2023.

More information will be available in the near future.

NUTHOS -14
2024-08-25 00:00 - 2024-08-28 23:59
The Canadian Nuclear Society (CNS) is thrilled to announce that registration for NUTHOS-14 is open. Join us at the forefront of nuclear innovation at the 14th International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Reactor Thermal-Hydraulics, Operation, and Safety, as the highly anticipated in-person event returns after 5 years!

With an anticipated 300+ attendees of global nuclear industry professionals, from both senior management and technical fields, and private and public sectors, NUTHOS-14 will be a dynamic platform of innovation and leadership in the nuclear sector.

Location: Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre – 1000 Burrard St, Vancouver, Canada

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3rd International Conference of Materials, Chemistry and Fitness-For-Service Solutions for Nuclear Systems MCFD 2024
2024-09-23 00:00 - 2024-09-26 23:59
Join Us September 23 – 26, 2024 for MCFD 2024In Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Chalk River, OntarioThe 3rd International Conference of MATERIALS, CHEMISTRY andFITNESS-FOR-SERVICE SOLUTIONS for Nuclear Systems Challenges, Innovations, and Experiences in Issue ResolutionBrought to you by The CNS – Materials, Chemistry & Fitness-for-service Division (MCFD)Sharing technical engineering solutions in support of long-term operation, refurbishment of major components, and newbuildsABOUT THE CONFERENCEAddressing the end of commercial operation challenges and emerging issues often require innovative and multidisciplinary solutions that involve elements of engineering from: materials, chemistry, stress analysis, thermal-hydraulic analysis, probabilistic assessment methods, examination and inspection approaches, and operational strategies. This is the case for most major nuclear plant systems and components, regardless of reactor type. The focus for the MCFD 2024 Conference is on the challenges, innovations, and experiences encountered when addressing issues of chemistry, materials, or fitness-for-service in nuclear power plants.The 3rd International Conference of MATERIALS, CHEMISTRY AND FITNESS-FOR-SERVICE SOLUTIONS for NUCLEAR SYSTEMS (MCFD 2024) will be of interest to representatives from various sectors of the nuclear industry including: material and equipment vendors, technical and engineering service providers, utility technical staff, regulators, designers, researchers, students, and academia. Student participation is encouraged by means of a poster session. Stay tuned for more information on registration, abstract submission, sponsorship & exhibit opportunities, provided in March.Conference Sponsors:

5th International Conference on Generation IV and Small Reactors (G4SR-5)
2024-10-01 00:00 - 2024-10-04 23:59
The Generation IV and Small Reactors Technology Division of the Canadian Nuclear Society is hosting the Fifth International Conference on Generation IV and Small Reactors (G4SR-5) in Ottawa on October 1-4, 2024. As Canada’s premier small modular reactor (SMR) and next generation reactor technology conference, G4SR-5 will build on the successes of previous events with a fully in- person program including:

• Plenary sessions on important topics with invited speakers.• Parallel technical sessions with author presentations on research papers.• Workshops on select topics.• An “Innovation Night” special social event.

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ANS Winter Meeting
2024-11-17 00:00 - 2024-11-21 23:59
Orlando, FL

DIET 2024
2024-11-27 00:00 - 2024-11-29 23:59
DIET24 provides a forum for collaboration and exchange on the impact of Disruptive, Innovative, and Emerging Technologies in the nuclear sector.

It is a unique opportunity for leaders from academia, the corporate world and government to gather in person and virtually and chart a path forward in a rapidly changing landscape.

Innovation has been the key to the success of nuclear for over 60 years, and the pace of change is accelerating. Through the exchange of views, ideas and information, participants to the conference can answer questions such as:

What is the latest research on innovative technologies?

How are companies using these technologies now, and how are they planning to use them?

How will governments regulate these technologies?

DIET24 Theme

This year’s theme, Building Futures, captures DIET2024’s spirit of positive momentum – building advanced nuclear technologies, building an inclusive skilled workforce, building an agile regulatory regime.

CNS CANDU Fuel Technology Course 2025
2025-01-27 00:00 - 2025-01-29 23:59
COURSE VENUE

Holiday Inn Downtown, Toronto30 Carlton Street, Toronto, Ontario M5B 2E9

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Since the last edition, the Organizing Committee has significantly updated the upcoming course with the following outcomes:

Reflect recent evolutions in our industry, products, and technology.

Better explain the relatively more important aspects of the underlying technology; and

Better harmonize and integrate the contents of the lectures/course.

COURSE OVERVIEW

The aim of this 3-day CNS course is to provide an understanding of CANDU fuel design and its key interfacing disciplines, e.g.: nuclear physics of operation, thermal-hydraulic performance, and fuel handling. The course will also include overviews of fuel safety, disposal of spent fuel, continuous improvements, research and development, SMR fuels, and advanced fuels & cycles.

The CNS is presenting this course to enhance the professional and technical capabilities of its members (and non-members) working in, or interested in, the nuclear industry. The course is ideally suited for beginning professionals and will also be of interest to experienced professionals including fuel designers, manufacturers, station operators, fuel channel and fuel handling system designers, safety analysts, and performance and inspection staff. We invite you to broaden your nuclear knowledge beyond your specific area of work and your own area of expertise.

COURSE TOPICS

Some of the topics to be covered in the CANDU Fuel Technology Course:

Fuel Design

Fuel Testing

Fuel Manufacture

Fuel Operations

Fuel Performance

Fuel Physics

Coolant Chemistry

Thermal-Hydraulics

Fuel Safety

Spent Fuel Management

Accident Management

Continuous Improvement / R&D

Advanced Fuel Cycles

SMR Fuels

COURSE PROGRAM

The 3-day program is scheduled to run from 8 AM to 5 PM daily. Continental breakfast, buffet lunch, and coffee breaks are provided each day. There will also be an evening banquet, including an after-dinner talk highlighting a timely topic in the Canadian Nuclear industry from an invited guest speaker.

COURSE BROCHURE

The course brochure is available here.

REGISTRATION

Note: All fees in CAN$Note: To register as a CNS member, your membership must be in good standing at the time of registration). All prices include HST (#870488889RT).

* The Early Bird price will be available until January 6, 2025.

Click here to register online.

Registration includes the banquet dinner and talk (location will be announced later). If you would like to bring a guest to the dinner, please request an additional ticket at a nominal price of $80 through the link above.

VENUE AND ACCOMODATIONS

The course will take place at the Holiday Inn Downtown, Toronto, 30 Carlton Street, Toronto, Ontario M5B 2E9.

A courtesy guest room block at a special room rate of $229 + applicable taxes per night is available from Sunday, i.e. January 26-28, 2025. To receive this special rate you must book by Friday, January 3, 2025; click at Canadian Nuclear Society – Fuel Division to book early to avoid disappointment! Or call Holiday Inn Central Reservations at 1-855-914-9610 to advise name, arrival and departure date and request the CNS Fuel Division Group Booking.

Please note this link will work only for the dates requested (January 26th to 28th). The link will work until January 3rd, 2025

CONTACT US

For further details and guideline please refer to the Course Brochure OR Contact Course Organizers:

Mukesh TayalChair, Fuel Technology DivisionCanadian Nuclear SocietyCell: (905) 467-5842 E-Mail: tayal2000@gmail.comRaheel HameedCo-Chair, Fuel Technology DivisionCanadian Nuclear SocietyCell: (905) 924-5333E-Mail: raheel_hameed@cameco.com

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CNA2025
2025-04-15 00:00 - 2025-04-17 23:59
Rogers Centre, Ottawa

Building for Tomorrow Today

Building upon recent years of unprecedented growth in government and public support, the Canadian nuclear industry is breaking ground, expanding manufacturing facilities, pouring concrete, and starting to build the next generation of our country’s nuclear fleet. CNA2025 will move beyond discussing high-level targets and goals to focus on practical and immediate solutions of how to turn ambition, on both large and small nuclear, into reality. This is set to be the largest and most important CNA conference ever, featuring both high-level and technical programming spread across multiple stages.

Presenters, panellists, and guest speakers will address a range of opportunities and challenges for the sector, with a particular focus on taking full advantage of Canada’s position as a first mover in producing and deploying Large Nuclear Reactors and Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) for electricity and heat production.

At CNA2025, we will highlight the practical foundations for building nuclear infrastructure in new regions on time and on budget through integrated project delivery, strategic project management, and AI innovations that are set to revolutionize the industry.

44th Annual CNS Conference & 49th CNS/CNA Student Conference
2025-06-08 00:00 - 2025-06-11 23:59

ANS Annual Meeting
2025-06-15 00:00 - 2025-06-18 23:59
Chicago, IL

28th International Conference on Structural Mechanics in Reactor Technology (SMiRT28)
2025-08-10 00:00 - 2025-08-15 23:59
The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto, ON

The SMiRT28 conference will deliberate ways of “harnessing nuclear technologies and innovation as a path to net zero by 2050” in Toronto, “The Nuclear Energy Capital” of Canada, home to two large multi-unit stations in North America, Pickering and Darlington and another multi-unit station in Bruce within 200 km of Toronto. In 2015, the province of Ontario has invested CAD 26 Billion in a 15-year program, one of North America’s most significant clean energy projects. Canada and the US have recently become the focal point of SMR activities. Given all of the above developments, the 28th SMiRT conference in Toronto, Canada, will bring the international community together to learn from each other how to enhance safety and security in the emerging SMR technologies, among other initiatives Canada has embarked upon, such as isotope production in power reactors, decommissioning projects, and the use of innovative technologies in the nuclear industry. We welcome you to SMiRT28 in Toronto and share your research and experiences in harnessing nuclear technologies and innovation as a path to net zero by 2050.

5th Nuclear Waste Management, Decommissioning and Environmental Restoration Conference (NWMDER)
2025-08-24 00:00 - 2025-08-28 23:59
Blue Mountain Resort, Ontario

The 6th Canadian Conference on Waste Management, Decommissioning and Environmental Restoration will be held in Blue Mountain on August24th-28th, 2025. The theme of the conference is Balancing the Management of Radioactive Waste and Future Decommissioning Of Canada’s Existing Nuclear Fleet with the needs for building a new Zero-Carbon Future.

Canada’s leading conference on radioactive waste and decommissioning is happening at an exciting time for the industry as the Deep Geological Repository for Spent Fuel project is moving to the next stage with NWMO’s announcement on it’s primary site.

At the same time, Canada is exploring further nuclear power stations to support the national strategy to develop Zero-Carbon Electricity where consideration of waste and decommissioning is an integral part of the regulatory design approval process.

The conference will be organized into three days of plenary sessions, concurrent technical tracks and poster sessions with a business exhibition to showcase technology, equipment and services. Optional post-conference technical tours will be available. More information to come!

5th International CNS Technical Meeting on Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness for the Nuclear Industry
2025-09-09 08:00 - 2025-09-12 17:00

WiN-Canada Conference
2025-10-05 00:00 - 2025-10-08 23:59
Sheraton Fallsview, Niagara Falls, Ontario

6th Annual International Conference on Disruptive, Innovative and Emerging Technologies in the Nuclear Industry (DIET 2025)
2025-10-20 00:00 - 23:59
More Details Coming Soon!

ANS Winter Meeting
2025-11-09 08:00 - 2025-11-12 17:00
Washington, DC

CNA Nuclear Industry Conference & Tradeshow
2026-02-01 00:00 - 23:59
The Westin Ottawa, Ottawa Ontario

CANDU Technology & Safety Course 2026
2026-03-01 00:00 - 23:59
Marriott Courtyard Downtown, Toronto, ON

CANDU Technology & Safety Course 2026
2026-03-23 08:00 - 2026-03-25 17:00
Click here for the 2026 CANDU Technology and Safety Course brochure

Contributors

Registration

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Sorry the registration is closed now as we have reached the capacity limit of the meeting room!! Please consider register this course early next year.

The registration fees, as shown below, includes 13% HST (HST # 870488889RT)

Early-Bird Rate (If registering by 2026 February 6)

CNS Member: $1420.00 [Must be a CNS member in good standing]

Non-CNS Member: $1510.00

Non-CNS Member: $590.00

Regular Rate (If registering after 2026 February 6)

CNS Member: $1520.00 [Must be a CNS member in good standing]

Non-CNS Member: $1610.00

Full-time student (CNS member) or CNS retiree member: $670.00

Register early to avoid disappointment. Registration will be closed if course capacity is reached. The ultimate deadline for registering is 2025 March 7. Cancellation is non-refundable after 2025 March 7.

For registration information, please communicate with: CNS Office Toronto, ON Tel: 416-977-7620 e-mail: cns_office@cns-snc.ca

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

A very special room rate per night of $229 + Tax is available at the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Toronto, but to receive this special rate you must book by 2026 February 24. Click here (if clicking does not work, please try copying the link directly to your browser), or call 1-800-847-5075 and request the CNS Course Group Booking. Book early to avoid disappointment!.

Course Overview

This CNS course will present an extensive overview of the important disciplines in CANDU reactor technology and safety. The course provides an introduction to the basic design, technology, and operation of nuclear reactors. It will also present the major systems in a nuclear plant, as well as the important CANDU reactor safety principles and systems. How to prepare and execute safety analysis to meet licensing demands will also be discussed.

The CNS is presenting this course to enhance the professional and technical capabilities of its members (and non-members) working in, or interested in, the nuclear industry. The course is ideally suited for beginning professionals, but also beneficial to experienced professionals. Come broaden your nuclear knowledge beyond your specific area of work and your own area of expertise.

This course is eligible for Continuing Education Units in the context of the Engineering Institute of Canada Continuing Education program.

Continental breakfast, buffet lunch, and coffee breaks are provided each day. There will also be a banquet on the second evening of the course, with an after-dinner speech highlighting a timely topic in the Canadian Nuclear industry.

Tentative topics to be covered in the course:

CANDU Design

Reactor-Physics Fundamentals

Fuel Fundamentals

Thermalhydraulics Fundamentals

Nuclear Steam Supply System

Fuel & Fuel-Channel Safety

Analysis and Trip Coverage

Instrument and Control

Balance of Plant

CANDU Safety Design

Experiments and Computer Codes

Objectives of the course

To provide an introduction to CANDU technology and reactor safety

To present safety-analysis principles

To provide an overview of the major CANDU systems

To foster nuclear safety culture

To network with colleagues in the industry

Lecturers

Dr. Ben Rouben, Fellow of CNS

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Dr. Wei Shen, Fellow of CNS

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Prof. Markus Piro

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Dr. Yujun Guo

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Dr. David Novog

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Vincent Lau

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John P.S Froats, P. Eng.

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Dave Evans (Ontario Power Generation)

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Dr. Thambiayah (Nithy) Nitheanandan

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John Kennedy (Kinectrics)

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Guest Speakers

Ricky Khaloo (Candu Energy Inc.)

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Dinner Presentation: A day in the Life of a CANDU Radiation Physicist

Radiation Physics is one of those niche professions that are integral to the successful design, operations, maintenance, refurbishment and decommissioning of CANDU reactors. This dinner presentation will provide a snapshot of the type of challenges, joys and heartaches of a radiation physicist’s day through the eyes of a radiation physicist who has been in the trenches for 33 years.

ANS Annual Meeting
2026-05-31 00:00 - 2026-06-03 23:59
Denver, CO

16th CNS International Conference on Nuclear Fuel
2026-08-23 09:00 - 2026-08-26 17:00

ANS Winter Meeting
2026-11-15 00:00 - 2026-11-16 23:59
Phoenix, AZ
