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International High-Level Radioactive Waste Management (IHLRWM 2017)

April 9–13, 2017

Creating a Safe and Secure Energy Future for Generations to Come-Driving Toward Long-Term Storage and Disposal

Charlotte, NC|Westin


The IHLRWM 2017 Conference will be hosted at the The Westin Charlotte Hotel, April 9 - 12, 2017. All meeting activities, plenary sessions and technical sessions will be held at the hotel (unless otherwise noted). To make hotel accommodations, go to Westin Charlotte Hotel or call 1-866-847-4148 no later than Sunday, March 19, 2017. In order to receive the special group discounted rate of $209, mention that you are attending the International High-Level Radioactive Waste Management Conference. Government rate is sold out. Reservations made after Sunday, March 19, 2017 will be subject to prevailing rates and availability. Hotel Information: The Westin Charlotte 601 South College Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Reservations: 1-866-837-4148


Honorary Chairs:

Jir (Managing Director, Radioactive Waste Repository Authority)

Piet Zuidema (Executive Board Member, NAGRA)

General Co-Chairs:

Pierre Oneid (Senior Vice President & Chief Nuclear Officer, Holtec International)

Rod Baltzer (President & CEO, Waste Control Specialists)

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Brady Hanson (Staff Scientist, Pacific NW National Laboratory)

Christi Leigh (Sandia National Laboratories)


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