MEDIA ALERT - The Canadian Nuclear Society will hold its 34th annual conference at the Marriott Toronto Downtown Eaton Centre, Sunday to Wednesday, June 9-12, 2013

TORONTO, June 7, 2013 /CNW/ - "Nuclear: the Next Generation" is the theme for this year's gathering of nuclear industry experts from across Canada and around the world.

This theme reflects both the younger generation that will take nuclear science and technology forward in Canada, as well as the next generation of nuclear technology that will provide sustainable solutions to health, energy, and security issues.

Topics for discussion at this conference will include: the status of nuclear science and technology in Canada and around the world, recent developments at Canadian utilities, licensing issues for new nuclear technology development, and plans for plant refurbishment and new build.

The Opening Reception on Sunday evening, June 9, will include greetings from the Hon. Reza Moridi, Ontario Minister of Research and Innovation.

The opening plenary session on June 10 will include an address from the Hon. Joe Oliver, Canada's Minister of National Resources, at 9 AM.

For business, energy, and science reporters this conference offers an insight into major nuclear projects and an opportunity to meet leaders in the nuclear sector. A few of the many conference highlights are listed below (more details at www.cns-snc.ca).

Media passes are available to accredited journalists at the conference registration desk (access to luncheons does not include meals).

SUNDAY, JUNE 9:
18:00-20:30				Conference Opening Reception; Greetings from the Hon. Reza Moridi (Ontario Minister of Research and Innovation)
MONDAY, JUNE 10:
07:50				Welcoming Remarks: John Roberts, President, CNS
07:55				Honorary Chair Address: Duncan Hawthorne, President & CEO, Bruce Power
Plenary 1A: "Nuclear Power - A Business Driver for the Next Generation"
08:20				Don Hoffman, President-Elect, American Nuclear Society
08:40				"Science and Technology Supporting Innovation", Robert Walker, President & CEO, Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd
09:00				Address from the Hon. Joe Oliver, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources
09:15				"Nuclear is GREAT Britain", Jonathon Dart, British Consul General Toronto
09:35				Q&A
09:45		Coffee Break
Plenary 1B: Designing - "The Next Generation; Chair: Frank Yee, Chief Nuclear Engineer, Candu Energy Inc."
10:10				"Advanced Fuel Cycles in Chinese Market", Sermet Kuran, Director, AFCR & Fuel Cycles, Candu Energy Inc.
10:30				"CANDU Position and Prospects in China", Chen Mingjun, Technical Director, CNNO Plant #3, TQNPC, China
10:50				"Post Fukushima Design Changes I", Gary Newman, Chief Engineer & SVP Engineering, Bruce Power
11:10				"Integration of Accident Management Strategies into Station Operation", Fred Dermarkar, Vice President Engineering Strategy, OPG
11:30				"DNGS Refurbishment Improvements", Neil Mitchell, VP Refurbishment Engineering, OPG
11:50				Q&A
12:00			Conference Luncheon & W.B. Lewis Lecture - Dr. Nigel Lockyer, Laboratory Director, TRIUMF
TUESDAY, JUNE 11:
12:00			Canadian Nuclear Achievement Awards - Conference Luncheon and Ceremony
			2013 recipients:
				Tom Mitchell, Ontario Power Generation: Ian McRae Award Dr. Brent Lewis, University of Ontario Institute of Technology: Outstanding Contribution Award Marc-Antoine Petrilli, consultant: George C. Laurence Award for Nuclear Safety Dr. Jovica Riznic, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission: Education & Communication Award Dr. Ed Waller, University of Ontario Institute of Technology: Education & Communication Award 2012 AECL Open House Organizing Team: Education & Communication Award Dr. Duane Pendergast, AECL (ret'd): Fellow of the Canadian Nuclear Society Sahil Gupta, University of Ontario Institute of Technology: R.E. Jervis Award Pamela Yakabuskie, Western University: R.E. Jervis Award
Plenary 2A: "Licensing - The Next Generation"
14:00				"Licensing the First Nuclear Power Plant in the United Arab Emirates", Ian Grant, Director, Nuclear Safety Department, Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation, Abu Dhabi, UAE
14:20				"Licensing Overseas", Neil Numark, President, Numark Associates Inc.
14:40				"Licensing Discussion: SMRs in Canada", Marcel de Vos, Senior Project Officer, CNSC
15:00				"SMR - The Vendor Perspective", Matt Miles, International Business Development, Generation mPower LLC
15:20				"Nuclear North of 60", Jay Harris, Independent Consultant
15:40				Q&A
15:50		Coffee Break
Plenary 2B: "Maintaining Operational Excellence for the Next Generation"
16:10				"Navigating for Excellence", Gaëtan Thomas, President & CEO, New Brunswick Power
16:30				"Building Capability: Beyond Knowledge Transfer", Steve Ramjist, Director of Operations & Maintenance, DNGS, OPG
16:50				"Bruce Power Asset Management Strategy", Gary Newman, Chief Engineer & SVP Eng., Bruce Power
17:10				Q&A
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12:
09:00				Keynote Speech: "Review of Fukushima Daiichi Accident - Defective Regulatory System in Japan and Confusion Resulting from Lack of Preparedness", Emeritus Prof. H. Madarame, Former Chair of Nuclear Safety Commission, Japan
Plenary 3: "Competency Assurance for the Next Generation"
09:30				"Assurance of Nuclear Competence: A Canadian Perspective", Basma Shalaby, President, UNENE
09:50				"Changes in Competency Assurance at Bruce Power Over the Next Decade", Chip Horton, Manage Training Division, Bruce Power
10:10		Coffee Break
10:40				"Carolinas' Nuclear Cluster: Building Competency Through Collaboration", Jim Little, Chairman, Carolinas Nuclear Cluster
11:00				"COG Knowledge Management Program", Tom Henderson, Director, Information Exchange, COG
11:20				Q&A

SOURCE: Canadian Nuclear Society

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