UxC: Industry Calendar

Date	Meeting/Event
Jan 12-14, 2015	INMM 30th Spent Fuel Seminar Location Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel, Arlington, Virginia Sponsor Institute of Nuclear Materials Management (INMM) Description Sponsored by the INMM Packaging, Transportation and Disposition Technical Division in cooperation with the U.S. Nuclear Infrastructure Council. The Institute of Nuclear Materials Management (INMM) is the premier professional organization devoted to ensuring the safe, secure, and peaceful stewardship of nuclear materials for the benefit of mankind.
Jan 21, 2015	Nuclear Fuel Supply Forum Location The Mayflower Renaissance Hotel, Washington, D.C. Sponsor NEI Contact Linda Wells Description This one-day forum will provide information on policy issues related to the nuclear fuel industry. Speakers from key government agencies and organizations that shape policy will present the latest insights on what lies ahead.
Jan 27-28, 2015	6th Annual Nuclear Power Asia 2015 Location Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Sponsor Clarion Events Contact Shantal Chapman Description The premier nuclear power event in Asia bringing together global experience to foster regional new build projects. Nuclear Power Asia is the platform for regulators, nuclear energy agencies and operators within the region; the must attend event for the international and regional stakeholders within the nuclear power industry. Nuclear Power Asia 2014 saw 291 participants from 161 companies and 29 countries in attendance and once again became in the region’s premier conference and exhibition for the nuclear power community. If you want to be at the forefront of nuclear developments in Asia, this is one not to be missed event.
Feb 12-13, 2015	2nd Africa Nuclear Industry Congress Location Cape Town, South Africa Sponsor SZ&W Group Contact Rala Wen Description The gap between energy supply and demand in Africa is huge. The advantages of nuclear energy have aroused the interest of many countries in this region, typically, South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria and Kenya. Under the theme of “Exploring the Possibility of African Nuclear Energy Future” the conference will explore the continent’s nuclear energy future from the perspective of global practices.
Feb 17-18, 2015	11th Annual Platts Nuclear Energy Conference Location Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Washington, DC Sponsor S&P Global Platts Contact Ron Berg Description The Platts 11th Annual Nuclear Energy Conference gives you a strategic view of the nuclear industry, in North America and internationally. Meet with a high-level audience including nuclear operators, engineering and construction firms, regulators, policy makers, and new reactor developers. Conveniently located in Washington DC, the conference is ideal for networking. Our attendees tell us that they can learn more from a few days of presentations and conversations at the Platts Nuclear Energy conference than in months of research. It’s an experience that you don’t want to miss.
Mar 10-12, 2015	NRC Regulatory Information Conference (RIC) Location Bethesda North Hotel and Conference Center Sponsor U.S. NRC Description Co-sponsored by the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation and the Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research , the RIC is the largest annual meeting hosted by the NRC and brings together more than 3,000 participants from over 30 countries . The RIC provides opportunities for informal open dialogue and a meaningful exchange of information about significant NRC actions planned or in progress related to the regulation of nuclear power plants and nuclear safety research. The conference also provides opportunities for sharing different perspectives on emerging safety and security issues facing both the domestic and the international nuclear community. The RIC gives participants an opportunity to network with leaders in nuclear safety and regulation .
Mar 29-Apr 1, 2015	Advances in Nuclear Fuel Management V (ANFM 2015) Location Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort, Hilton Head Island, SC Sponsor ANS Description The Advances in Nuclear Fuel Management V is a forum for addressing a broad spectrum of front-end nuclear fuel management activities, within the context of reactor physics and fuel cycle economics. Topics will range from methods development and verification to design and implementation of new in-core fuel products and strategies.
Apr 13-14, 2015	48th JAIF Annual Conference Location Tokyo, Japan Sponsor Japan Atomic Industrial Forum Contact 48th-annual@jaif.or.jp Description As one of its major activities, JAIF holds its Annual Conference every spring, inviting a broad range of nuclear-related participants from Japan and around the world. This conference is one of the biggest event in the world nuclear industry, drawing some 1,000 specialists/experts in nuclear and other far ranging fields. The Conference participants make presentations and take part in discussions on important matters affecting the development and use of energy and nuclear power. An important mission for JAIF is sorting out the key issues raised at each conference and consolidating its own suggestions toward solutions, including making proposals to the government and identifying challenges for the nuclear industry.
Apr 14-15, 2015	5th Annual Small Modular Reactor Conference Location Sheraton Charlotte Hotel, Charlotte, NC Sponsor Nuclear Energy Insider Contact Siobhan O'Meara Description Returning for its fourth year, the Small Modular Reactor Conference is back in its new location of Charlotte. Hinging off the success of 2013's event, bringing together over 400 of the industry's leading names, 2014's meeting promises to be the only place where you can do real business, establish your SMR supply chain and cement your name in nuclears' most important innovation in decades.
Apr 15-16, 2015	3rd Annual Turkey-MENA Nuclear Industry Congress 2015 Location Istanbul, Turkey Sponsor SZ&W Group Contact Rala Wen Description What's New for 2015? The LARGEST COVERAGE of nuclear or nuclear candidate countries in Turkey-MENA with special focus on Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Jordan and UAE. The CENTRAL CONCERN of Akkuyu NPP, Sinop NPP, Barakah NPP, JNPP, Egyptian 1st NPP and Pakistan NPP. The EXCLUSIVE SITE TOUR to Akkuyu NPP: The first and the only NPP in Turkey be built in BOO model. The UNPRECEDENTED SCALE for booth and exhibition.
Apr 21-22, 2015	India Nuclear New Build Congress 2015 Location Mumbai, India Sponsor SZ&W Group Contact Rala Wen Description Under the theme of “Pushing forward Indian Nuclear New Build Programme by Tackling Industry Challenges”, the conference specially focuses on law on liability for nuclear damage, indigenous and “Imported” NPPs updates, nuclear finance and insurance, indigenization of supply as well as fuel availability. The congress in Mumbai, will offer you a comprehensive coverage of the nuclear new build market with fresh project updates and various case studies. Meanwhile, for those who are keen to find new investment opportunities or strengthen their presence in the global market, especially the Indian market, this two days congress will provide plenty of opportunities to meet your future partners.
Apr 21-23, 2015	World Nuclear Fuel Cycle Location Marriot Prague Hotel, Prague, Czech Republic Sponsor NEI & WNA Description The objective of WORLD NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLE 2015 Conference is to provide an international forum for the discussion of issues affecting the commercial nuclear fuel cycle, with a focus on enhancing the economic competitiveness of the nuclear fuel cycle and nuclear energy. Leading industry experts will provide information and insights that will help you and your company navigate successfully through the complex and changing fuel marketplace.
Apr 23-24, 2015	Asia Nuclear Business Platform Location Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Sponsor Industry Platform Contact Zaf Coelho Description With a main focus on new build in Asia, the 3rd annual Asia Nuclear Business Platform conference is an extensive programme covering the breadth and depth of the nuclear value chain with all the key stakeholders across the nuclear supply chain present: emerging NPP stakeholders, government, regulators, NSSS vendors, construction companies, law firms and financial firms. Concurrently there will be an exhibition featuring 18 companies showcasing the latest technology, next generation solutions and new to market products. Over 200 key nuclear stakeholders from the region and the international community will be in attendance.
May 5-7, 2015	Used Fuel Management Conference Location Orlando, FL Sponsor NEI Contact Linda Wells Description Nuclear plant fuel managers; dry fuel storage project managers; used fuel cask designers; utility licensing and compliance personnel; used fuel storage, transportation, and disposal consultants; architect engineers; pool-to-pad services companies; hardware suppliers; government agency managers, technical experts, contractors, stakeholders and international experts responsible for used nuclear fuel management issues. Sessions in the following areas are planned: Dry cask storage Cumulative Burden Reduction and Licensing Process Improvements Management of emerging and ongoing used fuel storage and transportation technical and regulatory issues Waste Confidence and Extended Storage U.S. used fuel management policy Consolidated interim storage, Disposal and transportation of used fuel Dry Storage Operating Experience
May 12-14, 2015	North American Young Generation in Nuclear Location Marriott Marquis Washington, Washington, DC Sponsor NEI Contact Linda Wells Description The 2015 North American Young Generation in Nuclear (NAYGN) annual workshop will be held May 12-13, prior to the Nuclear Energy Assembly, in Washington, DC.
May 12-14, 2015	Nuclear Energy Assembly Location Marriott Marquis Washington, Washington, DC Sponsor NEI Contact Linda Wells Description NEI’s 62nd Annual Industry Conference and Supplier Expo: Nuclear Energy Assembly is the annual conference of the nuclear technologies industry. The conference draws hundreds of senior executives and policymakers from around the world. Join us May 12-14, 2015 in Washington, D.C.!
May 21-22, 2015	11th Annual China Nuclear Energy Congress Location Beijing, China Sponsor CDMC Contact Seven Yang Description China Nuclear Energy Congress is the regional annual conference which assembles leaders from all stakeholder groups in nuclear energy. With over 300 attendees, CNEC has already grown into a leading world nuclear event; and also attracting other emerging nuclear energy market leaders to participate.
Jun 1-3, 2015	ATOMEXPO 2015 Location Gostiny Dvor, Moscos, Russia Sponsor ROSATOM Contact Galina Lashmanova Description ATOMEXPO International Forum is a major exhibition and business platform for conducting meetings and negotiations between the worldwide leaders of the nuclear power industry. The Forum will include an international specialized exhibition and congress to be attended by the representatives of international, governmental and non-profit organizations, Russian and foreign companies; as well as leading nuclear industry experts.
Jun 7-9, 2015	WNFM 42nd Annual Meeting Location Le Méridien Etoile, Paris, France Sponsor World Nuclear Fuel Market
Jun 9-10, 2015	AusIMM 2015 International Uranium Conference 2012 Location Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, Australia Sponsor AusIMM Contact Stephanie Addamo Description The AusIMM International Uranium Conference 2015 is now in its tenth consecutive year, and has cemented itself as the leading technical uranium conference in Australia. Our continued emphasis on content driven programs and securing the leading experts from industry, government and academia will ensure that 2015 will again produce an excellent technical program. After three years away the Uranium conference returns to Adelaide, South Australia.
Jun 9-11, 2015	2nd MENA Nuclear Energy Summit 2015 Location Istanbul, Turkey Sponsor Neoventure Corp. Contact Kevin Zhu Description MENA Nuclear Energy Summit 2015 will get together 150+ delegates and speakers to discuss hottest issues facing the region’s nuclear power market. Main sessions of the conference will include master planning, legal and regulatory framework, safety and security issues, R&D for nuclear reactors, technical challenges and solutions, and etc. The conference will be premium networking platform for government authorities, utility operators, engineering contractors, reactor technology venders, equipment suppliers, consultants, and others to share knowledge and exchange ideas to support NPP developments in MENA countries.
Jun 9-10, 2015	NRC Fuel Cycle Information Exchange (FCIX) Location NRC Auditorium, Rockville, MD Sponsor The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Contact Leira Cuadrado Description The FCIX is hosted by the Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards (NMSS), Division of Fuel Cycle Safety, Safeguards, and Environmental Review (FCSE). This conference provides a forum for NRC staff, industry representatives, licensees, and other stakeholders to discuss regulatory issues of mutual interest related to the nuclear fuel cycle, including: licensing, certification and inspection of nuclear fuel facilities for uranium conversion and enrichment; nuclear fuel fabrication and deconversion of depleted uranium tails.
Jun 15-19, 2015	International Conference on Management of Spent Fuel Location Vienna, Austria Sponsor IAEA Contact Karen Morrison Description The purpose of the conference is to highlight the importance of an integrated long term approach to the management of spent fuel from power reactors. The conference will discuss progress achieved in connection with the back end of the nuclear fuel cycle as well as associated challenges, and will cover, in particular, the impact of decisions made at the front end, technological developments, the regulatory framework and safety aspects. The conference will also allow for the evaluation of advances in the management of spent fuel from power reactors since the inception of the IAEA conferences on this topic, as well as for the identification of pending issues and anticipated future challenges. On this basis, the outcomes of the conference will contribute to defining future programmes of the IAEA in the field of managing spent fuel from power reactors.
Jun 23-25, 2015	UxC Utility Nuclear Fuel Procurement Seminar Location W Buckhead, Atlanta, GA Sponsor UxC, LLC Contact Eric Webb Description Utility Fuel Buyers must formulate a nuclear fuel procurement strategy that results in the assured supply of consistently low cost fuel. The UxC Nuclear Fuel Procurement Seminar is designed to assist you in achieving this goal by providing an advanced understanding of factors affecting market price formation, supply source availability and supplier motivation, RFQ and contract practices, and methods to establish an effective procurement strategy.
Jul 12-15, 2015	U.S. Women in Nuclear (WIN) Conference Location Hilton Austin, Austin, TX Sponsor NEI Contact Arika Johnson Description The U.S.WIN 2014conference is ideal for individuals working in any aspect of nuclear-and radiation-related fields throughout the United States. The conference provides perspectives from national authorities on key issues and provides ample professional development opportunities for attendees. U.S.Women in Nuclear is the premier network of nearly 1,400 women who work in nuclear- and radiation-related fields around the country. To find out more about U.S.WIN, please visit our Web site at www.winus.org
Jul 12-16, 2015	INMM 56th Annual Meeting Location Renaissance Esmeralda Indian Wells, California USA Sponsor Institute of Nuclear Materials Management Contact inmm@inmm.org
Jul 15, 2015	Nuclear Fuel Supply Forum Location The Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Washington, D.C. Sponsor NEI Contact Linda Wells Description This one-day forum will provide information on policy issues related to the nuclear fuel industry. Speakers from key government agencies and organizations that shape policy will present the latest insights on what lies ahead.
Sep 2-3, 2015	Decommissioning of Nuclear Reactors and Materials Conference North America Location Trump International Beach Resort, Miami Sponsor IBC Energy Description Decommissioning insights from all stages of the process.
Sep 8-11, 2015	Annual Radwaste Summit Location JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa at Summerlin Sponsor Exchange Monitor Description The Exchange Monitor RadWaste Summit provides a unique means for communicating and discussing emerging issues and developments in the radioactive waste industry. This year, we expect a heightened interest in the topics and discussions that will be covered. The 2015 RadWaste Summit will feature discussions on the full range of issues facing the radioactive waste marketplace, including the overall Department of Energy waste mission, changes in spent fuel and nuclear waste policy, upcoming Nuclear Regulatory Commission low-level waste regulations, and updates on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers cleanup at FUSRAP sites.
Sep 9-11, 2015	World Nuclear Association Symposium 2015 Location Park Plaza Westminster Bridge; London, United Kingdom Sponsor World Nuclear Association Description As WNA membership has grown to encompass almost every enterprise in the global nuclear industry, the annual WNA Symposium has established itself as the industry's premier international meeting, attracting an attendance of over 700 leaders and specialists from more than 30 countries. The Symposium is also drawing increased attention from non-industry professionals who recognize nuclear power's central importance in securing our world's energy and environmental future.
Oct 1-2, 2015	4th Annual Nuclear Energy Development Summit Location Istanbul, Turkey Sponsor NOPPEN Contact Mr. Bora Erel Description This Summit featured the most prominent industry leaders and government officials from across the region and provided an informative and inspiring discussions pertaining to region's current needs and their ambitious future. The Summit also provided a platform for the international community to come together and discover new strategies and technologies that can assist in building a state-of-the-art nuclear energy infrastructure to accommodate the domestic and regional electricity market.
Oct 4-7, 2015	International Uranium Fuel Seminar Location Park Hyatt Beaver Creek, Beaver Creek, CO Sponsor NEI Contact Arika Johnson Description Uranium Fuel Seminar 2015 will examine the changing fuel market, explore current and future needs and provide a forum to examine challenges facing the fuel industry. Speakers from domestic and foreign industry and government will provide perspectives on these market and policy issues.
Oct 5-6, 2015	Nuclear Decommissioning and Used Fuel Strategy Summit Location Charlotte, NC Sponsor Nuclear Energy Insider Contact Siobhan O'Meara Description The US' largest decommissioning and used fuel summit is back for its second year running! Once again this will be the premier meeting point for global nuclear executives to discuss the most pressing decommissioning and spent fuel challenges and network with 300+ of their peers. Discount UXC200
Oct 13-14, 2015	Middle East Nuclear Power Briefing 2015 Location Abu Dhabi, UAE Sponsor Strategic Communications Contact Christina Logan Description Covering all aspects of the nuclear power industry, Middle East Nuclear Power Briefing 2015 will bring together regional key players and stakeholders including dignitaries, industry specialists and international experts to discuss, debate and offer valuable insight into the current nuclear power market, the road ahead, the challenges faced and opportunities available. The Middle East Nuclear Power Briefing 2015 through its panel of industry experts from government, electricity generating authorities, oil companies, technology providers, consultants, developers and investors, aims to bring you an intensive and comprehensive 2 day agenda that will examine the key issues shaping the development of nuclear energy in the Middle East and beyond.
Nov 8-23, 2015	2015 ANS Winter Meeting and Nuclear Technology Expo Location Marriott Wardman Park, Washington, DC Sponsor ANS Description Expand your network. Exchange ideas. Explore opportunities. There's no place quite like ANS National Meetings for being in your element. We are excited to be back at the Wardman Park Marriott! Make sure to join us in Washington D.C. to revisit with your committees, refresh your involvement, and reconnect with colleagues, mentors and old friends. We've made networking easy with mingling opportunities like the Expo, the President's Reception, Storm the Hill, technical tours...and much more! We look forward to seeing you in D.C.!
Nov 18-19, 2015	NRC Spent Fuel Regulatory Conference Location NRC Commissioner Hearing Room Sponsor U.S. NRC Contact Haile Lindsay Description This conference provides an opportunity for NRC staff, industry representatives, licensees, and other stakeholders to openly discuss regulatory issues of mutual interest, as they relate to spent fuel storage licensing, change control threshold, spent fuel storage and transportation research activities, stakeholder perspectives, inspection and operation experiences (OpE), technical issues, transportation certification, and consolidated storage.

Industry Calendar for Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015