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Event overview
Overview
The Canadian Nuclear Association - CNA Conference & Trade Show is set to take place from April 20 to 22, 2027, at the Rogers Centre in Ottawa, Canada.
This premier event will gather industry leaders, regulators, and stakeholders to discuss advancements in nuclear energy.
With over 80 exhibitors and a comprehensive program featuring keynotes and panels, attendees will gain valuable insights into the evolving nuclear landscape and network with professionals across the sector.
TL;DR
- 1Dates and Venue: The CNA Conference & Trade Show takes place from April 20 to 22, 2027, at Rogers Centre, Ottawa, Canada.
- 2Scale and Focus: This event is a key gathering for the nuclear energy sector, featuring over 80 exhibitors and numerous sessions.
- 3Organiser: The conference is organized by the Canadian Nuclear Association, with details available at conference.cna.ca.
- 4Buyer Authority: Attendees include industry professionals, regulators, and policymakers from the nuclear energy sector.
- 5Entry / Access: Registration is required, with various pricing tiers available for attendees.
Why visit
Attending the CNA Conference & Trade Show offers unparalleled access to industry insights and networking opportunities. Engage with over 80 exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations in nuclear technology and participate in discussions with leading experts. This is a unique chance to connect with peers and enhance your understanding of the nuclear sector's future.
Why exhibit
Exhibiting at the CNA Conference & Trade Show provides companies with direct access to key decision-makers in the nuclear industry. Showcase your products and services to a targeted audience, enhance your brand visibility, and foster valuable connections that can lead to future business opportunities.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Utility and reactor operator teams (operations, engineering, outage and refurbishment planning) from the CANDU fleet in Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick
SMR, microreactor and advanced reactor developers scouting Canadian supply chain partners, host sites and offtake
EPC contractors, engineering consultancies and construction firms bidding on refurbishment and new-build packages
Fuel cycle specialists working uranium supply, conversion, HALEU, TRISO particle fuel and fuel fabrication
Regulatory, licensing and safety-case professionals, including advisers who work alongside the CNSC
Federal, provincial, territorial and municipal officials plus Crown corporations shaping nuclear policy, funding and export strategy
Indigenous and host-community representatives negotiating partnership, benefit and equity agreements for nuclear projects
Finance, insurance, legal and investment professionals underwriting nuclear projects, offtake and project finance
Academic and research groups presenting R&D and recruiting graduate talent
Students and early-career nuclear professionals using the conference as a sector entry point
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
CANDU and PHWR component suppliers: pressure tubes, feeder pipes, steam generators, pumps, valves and instrumentation
SMR and microreactor vendors presenting licensing-ready designs and deployment timelines
Fuel fabrication, conversion and enrichment suppliers, including HALEU and TRISO fuel developers
Nuclear-grade fabrication, machining, welding and forging shops with documented QA programmes
Inspection and non-destructive examination providers, in-service monitoring, robotics and digital twin platforms
Radiation protection, dosimetry, radiochemistry and environmental monitoring instrument makers
Waste management, decommissioning, transportation and deep geological repository service firms
Engineering, procurement and construction contractors with nuclear project track records
Nuclear software vendors covering simulation, probabilistic safety assessment and licensing documentation
Workforce development, training, apprenticeship and recruitment organisations addressing the nuclear skills gap
Trade associations, regional clusters and export agencies representing nuclear supply chains
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Reactor components and major plant equipment for CANDU refurbishment: pressure tubes, feeders, steam generators, turbine-generator sets and pumps
Small modular reactor and microreactor designs, modules and balance-of-plant packages
Nuclear fuel cycle products: uranium concentrates, conversion and enrichment services, HALEU, TRISO particle fuel and fuel assemblies
Nuclear-grade fabrication, welding, machining and material qualification services
Non-destructive examination, in-service inspection, condition monitoring and plant life-extension technology
Radiation protection, dosimetry, radiochemistry and contamination control equipment
Reactor decommissioning, waste characterisation, packaging, transport and storage systems
Deep geological repository technology and long-term used fuel management services
Engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and project management services
Nuclear safety analysis, probabilistic risk assessment, simulation and digital twin software
Licensing, regulatory compliance and quality assurance consulting (including nuclear QA standards)
Workforce training, simulation-based operator training and recruitment services
Hydrogen production, isotope supply and other non-electric nuclear applications
Location & Facilities
Venue
Halls & areas
1Rogers Centre Ottawa
Rogers Centre
55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON K1N 9J2
Facilities
Parking
Rogers Centre in Ottawa typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: Rogers Centre in Ottawa typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Rogers Centre for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Entry & tickets
CNA Member
1155Non-Member
1525Government
1155Indigenous Business
580Student/Retiree
420
Intelligence
Market context
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Ottawa, Canada
Why it matters
On 2027-04-20 to 2027-04-22, Canadian Nuclear Association - CNA Conference & Trade Show in Ottawa covering Nuclear reactor components and systems, Safety and regulatory compliance solutions, Nuclear waste management technologie gives energy buyers a single calendar window to compare suppliers, validate specs on the stand, and book follow-ups before the next buying cycle - especially when your roadmap matches the published exhibitor profile.
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Plan your trip
Travel & logistics
Local currency · CAD
Hotel tiers
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Ottawa Airport
Midscale
Ottawa Airport (YOW) corridorUSD 150–190 / night
Airport-corridor base suited to early departures and short transfers to the terminal; budget roughly 15-20 minutes by car to downtown sessions. USD anchor shown for the budget widget, actual bills settle in CAD.
Hampton Inn by Hilton Ottawa Airport
Midscale
Ottawa Airport (YOW) corridorUSD 150–190 / night
Comparable airport-corridor option; convenient if your itinerary pairs a late arrival with an early departure. Confirm shuttle availability directly with the property.
Les Suites Victoria, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Upscale
Downtown OttawaUSD 150–202 / night
Downtown all-suite base, the most convenient tier for walking or a short O-Train ride to sessions and evening networking. Highest nightly band of the captured set.
Holiday Inn Gatineau - Ottawa by IHG
Midscale
Gatineau, across the river from OttawaUSD 150–190 / night
Quebec-side option reached by bridge; factor in peak-hour crossings if you commute into Ottawa each morning. Bills settle in CAD.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa East - Orleans by IHG
Budget
Orleans (east Ottawa)USD 95–122 / night
Lowest nightly band in the captured set; expect a 25-35 minute drive or transit commute to downtown. Best value if you have a car or accept a longer daily ride.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa West - Nepean by IHG
Budget
Nepean (west Ottawa)USD 95–122 / night
West-end budget base with straightforward Highway 417 access for drivers; transit into the core takes longer. Bills settle in CAD.
Local transport
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
O-Train Line 1 (Confederation Line)
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forEast-west light rail through downtown Ottawa, with stations serving the central conference and hotel district
Fastest way to move between downtown hotels and the core; buy or load PRESTO before the morning peak. Approximate fares, confirm on octranspo.com.
OC Transpo bus network
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forLocal and express bus routes linking downtown, Ottawa Station, the airport corridor and the Orleans and Nepean suburban hotel clusters
Bus routes cover the gaps left by the O-Train, especially for suburban hotels. Use the OC Transpo trip planner for the exact route on your travel day.
Airport public transit from YOW
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forOC Transpo service between Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Airport and downtown Ottawa with a transfer included
Cheapest airport-to-downtown option but slower with luggage; check the current airport service pattern and the status of the O-Train airport link before relying on it.
Taxi from YOW to downtown
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to the downtown conference district, roughly 13 km
Drive time is typically around 17 minutes outside peak hours. Keep the receipt if you are claiming travel expenses.
Ride-hail (Uber and similar)
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forOn-demand rides between hotels, the airport and the downtown venue district
Ride-hail is widely used in Ottawa; pickup zones at YOW are signposted outside the terminal. Surge pricing is common during conference peaks.
Rental car
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forCompact rental collected at YOW or downtown for attendees staying in the Orleans, Nepean or Gatineau clusters
Only worth it if you are staying outside the core or combining the conference with site visits; downtown parking is an added daily cost.
Driving and parking
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forSelf-drive into the downtown conference district with garage or on-site parking
Arrive before mid-morning on weekdays; height restrictions apply in many downtown garages. Confirm the venue's own parking rate with the organiser.
Walking
Estimated costNo fare; downtown hotels are within a 10-25 minute walk of the core
Best forDowntown hotel cluster to the conference district on foot
The cheapest and often fastest option in late April if you stay downtown; pack a rain jacket and comfortable shoes.
Weather
Late April is a shoulder month in Ottawa: normal daytime highs sit near 13 C (mid 50s F) with overnight lows around 3 C (high 30s F), and rain is common. Snow is unusual but not impossible at night. Labeled climatological estimate, not a forecast: check a local forecast within 72 hours of travel and pack layers, a water-resistant jacket and an umbrella for walking between downtown hotels and the venue.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Canadian national carriers (Rogers, Bell and Telus) provide 4G and 5G coverage across downtown Ottawa, including the conference district, so an eSIM or travel add-on from your home operator is usually enough for the week. Check roaming costs before you fly, and expect conference venues to issue their own Wi-Fi credentials at registration rather than publish them in advance. Bring a power adapter if your devices use non-North American plugs; Canada uses 120 V, 60 Hz with the standard North American flat-pin socket.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Bilingual capital
Ottawa operates in English and French. Signage, OC Transpo announcements and federal buildings are typically bilingual, and opening in English with a French greeting is well received at official functions.
Currency and card payments
The local currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD). Cards and contactless taps are standard at hotels, restaurants and transit fare readers, though carrying a small amount of cash is useful for tips and small vendors. Tipping of roughly 15-20 percent on restaurant service is customary.
Conference district and city core
The conference sits in central Ottawa, close to Parliament Hill, the ByWard Market restaurant district and the Rideau Canal. Late April is just before the city's May tulip season, so public gardens are beginning to green up but the festival crowds have not arrived.
Security and credentials
Nuclear-sector meetings often apply tighter access control than a general trade show. Carry photo ID, collect your badge early on opening day, and allow extra time for screening at the entrance.
Business etiquette
Introductions are informal and first names are common, but procurement and regulatory conversations move on documented evidence: qualification certificates, references and safety cases. Follow up by email within a few days of the meeting.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
Book against the 20-22 April 2027 conference window and aim to land on 19 April if you are arriving from Europe, which leaves a buffer for connections and for the first morning's registration queue. An April 2027 Google Flights capture for London to Ottawa showed connecting itineraries around CAD 1,200-1,505 with one or two stops and flagged the fares as typical at the time; that converts to roughly USD 880-1,100, and baggage may be charged separately. Priced in Canadian dollars where possible, but confirm whether your booking is quoted in CAD, USD or GBP before paying. Most transatlantic routings connect through Toronto, Montreal or a US hub, so check whether you need a US transit authorisation if your itinerary touches the United States. Recheck live fares closer to booking; the figures above are an estimate, not a quote.
Transport
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Use the nearest international airport serving Ottawa; Metro, train or taxi links are typically available to the venue district.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Rogers Centre: Ottawa Airport (YOW) corridor: Airport-corridor midscale cluster, Breakfast-included properties common in this cluster; Ottawa Airport (YOW) corridor: Airport-corridor midscale cluster; Downtown Ottawa: Downtown core cluster, Suites suited to longer stays.
Ride-hail: Ride-hail services operate across Ottawa, including pickups at Macdonald-Cartier Airport and downtown hotels, typically with a short wait outside peak hours. Approximate downtown trips run CAD 12-20 and airport transfers roughly CAD 28-50 depending on demand, so check the in-app quote rather than assuming a fixed fare. Pickup zones at the airport are signposted outside the terminal, and surge pricing is common when sessions end and during the evening networking window; booking a few minutes early or sharing a ride with colleagues avoids the worst of it.
Public transit: OC Transpo runs Ottawa's public transport network and publishes a trip planner, network maps and fare information on octranspo.com. The O-Train Line 1 light rail spine is the quickest way between downtown hotels and the central conference district, with bus routes filling in from Ottawa Station, the airport corridor and the Orleans and Nepean hotel clusters. Fares are paid by PRESTO card, contactless tap or cash, with approximate single rides in the CAD 3.85-4.00 band and a day pass around CAD 11.25; confirm current fares before travel. Allow extra time for the first morning trip while you learn the platform and transfer layout.
Parking: Downtown Ottawa parking is garage-based and busiest on weekday mornings, so arrive before mid-morning if you are driving in. Expect roughly CAD 20-30 per day at downtown garages as an approximate band, with event-day premiums possible in the conference district. The venue's own on-site parking rate and any exhibitor or speaker allocation should be confirmed directly with the organiser, since those terms are not published in this listing. If you are staying in the Orleans or Nepean clusters, check whether your hotel includes parking before comparing total daily costs.
Weather
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: April 2027 (conference dates 20-22 April)
Temperature: Normal late-April conditions in Ottawa run from roughly 3 C overnight to 13 C in the afternoon (about 37-56 F), with wide day-to-day swings. Labeled climatological estimate, not a forecast: check a local forecast in the final week before travel and pack for cool mornings even if the afternoon feels mild.
Seasonality: April is a wet shoulder month in Ottawa, with frequent showery days and occasional wet snow at night. Expect at least one rain day across a three-day stay. This is a seasonal estimate rather than a forecast, so carry a compact umbrella and water-resistant footwear for the walk between hotels and the venue.
Packing: Pack layers rather than one heavy coat: a water-resistant outer shell, a warm mid-layer, an umbrella and comfortable walking shoes cover most late-April days in Ottawa. Add light gloves or a scarf for cool mornings, and a smart-casual outfit for evening receptions. Bring a power adapter for North American 120 V sockets and a spare battery for long days on the exhibition floor.
Plan your trip
Planning
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at Canadian Nuclear Association - CNA Conference & Trade Show usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
Day 1
Book flights into Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International (YOW) and compare an Ottawa stay against a Montreal or Toronto connection plus rail or road transfer. — Fares seen for London to Ottawa in April were in the CAD 1,200-1,505 band with one or two stops; recheck live prices.
Day 2
Reserve accommodation, choosing between downtown Ottawa (walkable or short transit ride), the YOW airport corridor, Gatineau across the river, or the Orleans and Nepean suburban clusters. — Downtown rooms cost more but remove daily taxi spend; airport and suburban hotels trade commute time for lower nightly rates.
Day 3
Check your organisation's travel approval and procurement rules, including whether conference registration can be paid by invoice or card only. — Public sector and utility attendees often need a purchase order reference on the invoice.
Day 4
Verify Canadian entry requirements for your passport (visitor visa or electronic travel authorisation) and check passport validity against your travel window. — Use the Government of Canada immigration pages as the authoritative source; allow several weeks for any visa processing.
Day 5
Download the OC Transpo trip planner and map your daily route from the hotel to the conference venue, saving a backup route.; Load a PRESTO card or contactless payment on your phone for OC Transpo fares, or budget for taxis and ride-hail if you are staying outside the core. — Approximate single-ride fares are a few Canadian dollars; confirm current fares before travel.
Day 6
If you are driving, pre-book downtown or venue-adjacent parking and confirm daily rates and height restrictions.; Check the conference programme on conference.cna.ca and shortlist sessions by track: reactor refurbishment, SMR deployment, fuel cycle, regulation, waste management and workforce. — Note any sessions that require separate sign-up or are closed-door.
Day 7
Draft a target list of 10-15 organisations you want to meet on the exhibition floor and request introductions or side meetings in advance. — Supplier and EPC teams book their calendars early; pre-booked meetings are more productive than aisle walk-ups.
Day 8
Prepare your own one-page capability or project brief to share during networking, including what you buy, what you build, and the stage of your project. — Nuclear buyers respond better to specific scope and schedule detail than general introductions.
Day 9
Pack for a cool, wet Ottawa spring: layered clothing, water-resistant jacket, umbrella and comfortable shoes for walking between hotels and the venue. — Late April mornings are typically a few degrees above freezing.
Day 10
Confirm your registration category before paying: CNA member CAD 1,155, non-member CAD 1,525, government CAD 1,155, Indigenous business CAD 580, student or retiree CAD 420, then register through conference.cna.ca.; Confirm arrival logistics: airport transfer mode, check-in time, conference badge pickup hours and the opening session start time. — Allow extra time on opening morning for security screening and credential collection.
Day 11
Block 20-22 April 2027 in your calendar and decide whether to arrive on 19 April to buffer against flight connections into Ottawa. — Hotel and transit planning is easier once your arrival day is fixed.
Sample visitor itinerary
Route-optimised day
Day 1 · morning
Registration and hall orientation at Rogers Centre
Day 2 · core sessions
Supplier meetings and product demos
Day 3 · wrap-up
Final negotiations and follow-up
Networking spots
2Canadian Nuclear Association - CNA Conference & Trade Show registration concourse
Rogers Centre
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Rogers Centre
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget
Costs & budget
Build your working budget
Adjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
Estimated budget
Live estimate
- Hotel × 2 nightsCA$190.00
- Per diem × 2CA$150.00
Estimated totalCA$340.00
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Cost reference
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
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visitor · General admission
CAD 1155 / per person
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| visitor_ticket | visitor | General admission | CAD 1155 / per person | organiser_published |
Decision
Visit, exhibit, or skip?
Should you go?
Use this quick check to decide whether Canadian Nuclear Association - CNA Conference & Trade Show fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
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Decision matrix
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visit
Your category focus and target suppliers align with the official exhibitor profile.
Best for
Buyers, engineers, and delegates sourcing Nuclear reactor components and systems and Safety and regulatory compliance solu solutions and benchmarking suppliers at Canadian Nuclear Association - CNA Conference & Trade Show in Ottawa.
Min. budget
$2,284.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration, hotels, and travel.
Risks
Session times and ticket tiers may change - confirm the official agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a defined lead-generation or distributor recruitment goal for this market.
Best for
Brands and manufacturers launching Nuclear reactor components and systems and Safety and regulatory compliance solu products who need qualified meetings with the event's trade audience.
Min. budget
$10,278.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, staffing, and pre-show marketing.
Risks
Booth pricing and corner premiums vary by hall - confirm with the organiser sales team.
skip
Audience, geography, or commercial goals do not justify travel and stand costs this cycle.
Best for
Teams with weak category fit, budget constraints, or overlapping commitments during the Ottawa show week.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
Skipping may mean missing buyer meetings if competitors exhibit or attend the same week.
FAQs & glossary
Answers
Frequently asked
Where is the venue and how do I reach it from Ottawa Airport?
Rogers Centre Ottawa is the downtown convention venue. Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is about 13 km away, roughly 17 minutes by car or taxi. OC Transpo bus routes also serve the downtown core; check octranspo.com for current timetables.
Which airport should I fly into for the April 2027 event?
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is the closest gateway and appears in the flight captures for London, New York, and Sydney searches. Connecting itineraries are common; London LHR connections in the 20 Apr 2027 capture ranged around CA$1,200-1,505.
How much do Ottawa hotels cost during the conference window?
Captured Google Hotels rates for 20-22 Apr 2027 ranged from airport and suburban IHG Express properties around INR 9,868-17,702 to the downtown 5-star Les Suites Victoria around INR 14,085. Prices are live quotes and change daily.
What public transit can I use in Ottawa?
OC Transpo operates Ottawa's bus and light rail network. The OC Transpo trip planner (plan.octranspo.com) gives route options and fares; single fares are roughly CAD 3.85 and should be confirmed live.
Where can I park near Rogers Centre Ottawa?
Third-party parking directories such as Parkopedia and Way.com list lots around Rogers Centre Ottawa. Pre-book a space when possible; downtown event days fill garages quickly.
When should I arrive for the 20-22 April 2027 dates?
Arrive by 19 Apr to clear airport transfer and check in before the opening day, and plan departure for 23 Apr. Hotel prices in the capture were quoted for 20-22 Apr, so extend the booking accordingly.
Glossary
- SMR (Small Modular Reactor)
- A reactor design built in factory modules and sized well below traditional utility units, typically in the tens to low hundreds of megawatts electric, aimed at lower capital cost, shorter build schedules and siting flexibility. Several SMR designs are being progressed for Canadian deployment, which is why vendor and supply chain presence at the conference is strong.
- Microreactor
- A very small reactor, generally up to roughly 20 megawatts electric, designed for remote grids, mine sites, industrial heat or defence applications. Canadian reviews have focused on remote northern deployment, so microreactor sessions draw mining, utility and Indigenous community interest.
- CANDU
- Canada's pressurised heavy water reactor family, which uses natural uranium fuel and heavy water as both moderator and coolant and can be refuelled online. The operating fleet in Ontario and New Brunswick drives the refurbishment and component supply business represented at the conference.
- Refurbishment
- A mid-life plant upgrade in which major components such as pressure tubes, feeders, steam generators and turbines are replaced to extend operating life by decades. Refurbishment programmes are the largest recurring commercial opportunity for the Canadian nuclear supply chain.
- HALEU
- High-assay low-enriched uranium, enriched above the standard 5 percent U-235 ceiling and below 20 percent, used by many advanced reactor designs and advanced fuel concepts. Its availability is a recurring constraint discussed by developers and fuel suppliers.
- TRISO fuel
- Tri-structural isotropic particle fuel in which tiny uranium kernels are wrapped in layers of carbon and silicon carbide so the particle retains fission products. TRISO is central to several advanced reactor and microreactor designs discussed on the exhibition floor.
- CNSC
- The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, the federal regulator that licenses nuclear facilities, materials and activities in Canada. Vendor licensing strategy and CNSC pre-licensing reviews are frequent topics in conference sessions.
- IAEA safeguards
- The international verification system run by the International Atomic Energy Agency to confirm that nuclear material is not diverted from peaceful use. Export-oriented suppliers and project developers track safeguards obligations alongside reactor technology.
- ALARA
- As Low As Reasonably Achievable, the radiation protection principle requiring occupational and public doses to be minimised taking cost and benefit into account. It underpins the design of shielding, tooling and work planning in the radiation protection and dosimetry categories.
- Deep geological repository (DGR)
- An engineered facility deep underground for permanent disposal of used nuclear fuel, using multiple engineered and natural barriers. Canada's Nuclear Waste Management Organization is advancing a siting process in Ontario, and repository technology is a recurring programme theme.
- Fuel cycle
- The chain of industrial steps around nuclear fuel: mining and milling, conversion, enrichment or heavy water reactor fabrication, irradiation in a reactor, then storage, recycling or disposal. Exhibitors typically map to one or more of these stages.
- Nuclear supply chain qualification
- The documentation and audit process that lets a supplier sell safety-related parts to a nuclear plant, covering quality management systems, material traceability, welding qualification and commercial-grade dedication. Qualification is often the gating item for new vendors entering the sector.
- LCOE (Levelised Cost of Electricity)
- A lifetime cost metric that spreads capital, operating, fuel and financing costs over generated electricity, used to compare nuclear with other generation options. Project finance and utility panels use it to frame new-build and life-extension business cases.
- Decommissioning
- The planned dismantling and clean-up of a nuclear facility at end of life, including characterisation, decontamination, demolition and waste routing. It is a distinct service market from operating plant supply and is well represented among exhibitors.
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