When: August 10th – 15th, 2025  

Where: The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto, ON 

Extension to submit abstracts to November 25th

Exciting News! 

Join us in stimulating activities at the Early Career Participants and Student Ice Breaker events, crafted to foster meaningful connections among attendees.

• Engage in an hour-long session with industry experts in your desired field, a unique opportunity to gain insights and inspiration.
• Take advantage of this chance to connect with employers and discover hidden job opportunities that may not be advertised elsewhere!

Recognize your outstanding contributions by applying for several awards that the conference is offering:

Graduate Student Scholarship – Three current graduate students will be selected from submitted papers and presentations, providing a significant boost to their academic and professional journey. Don’t miss this opportunity!

Heki Shibata Early Career Award – This award is for participants who obtained their bachelor’s degree less than 10 years ago. Three awardees will be recognized based on the quality of their presented papers,receiving prizes of US1000, US500, and US250, respectively, for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places.

Robert Kennedy Award  – This award will be given for the best technical paper submitted in the fields relevant to Prof. Kennedy.

Be sure to take advantage of these opportunities and submit your abstracts by November 25, 2024!

Technical Topics: (Descriptions can be found HERE)  

• Division 1: Mechanics of Materials  
• Division 2: Fracture Mechanic and Component Structural Integrity  
• Division 3: Computation, Simulation and Visualization of Components and Structures 
• Division 4: Hazards and Load Characterization: External and Internal  
• Division 5: Response Characterization Using Testing and Analysis Techniques 
• Division 6: Design Codes, Standards and Issues 
• Division 7: Reliability, Risk and Safety Margins 
• Division 8: Aging and Plant Life Management (PLiM), Monitoring, Inspection and Maintenance 
• Division 9: Fuel Cycles, Facilities, Waste Management and Decommissioning  
• Division 10: Constructability and Construction Management 
• Division 11: New Technologies (Additive Manufacturing, AI, Digital Twins)

Abstract Submissions:

Awards Information:

Sponsorship Opportunities 

Contact SMiRT Sponsorship & Exhibits Chair: Madhoumithaa.

Conference updates and information will always be posted on the SMIRT28 website, to stay in the know, please check the Home Page – SMiRT28.

We encourage you to share this information with your colleagues and peers who might be interested in participating. For additional inquiries, contact the Conference Coordinator, Rachael with Quantum Events, at: smirt28@quantumevents.ca

Conference updates and information will always be posted on the SMIRT28 website, to stay in the know, please check the Home Page – SMiRT28

We encourage you to share this information with your colleagues and peers who might be interested in participating. For additional inquiries, contact the Conference Coordinator, Rachael with Quantum Events, at: smirt28@quantumevents.ca.

For additional inquiries, contact the Conference Coordinator, Rachael Callaghan, at: smirt28@quantumevents.ca