R&D Workshop 2026
December 14 – 16, 2026
FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON
PEARSON AIRPORT HOTEL
Windsor Hall A/B/C
6257 Airport Road, Mississauga, Ontario L4V 1E4
NEW FOR 2026: UNENE CAREER FAIR
Connecting emerging nuclear talent with industry
Join us for UNENE’s inaugural Career Fair, bringing students from UNENE-affiliated university programs together with organizations across Canada’s nuclear sector.
Tuesday, December 15 | 5:00–7:00 PM
Georgian Hall
Network, explore career opportunities and connect with the people helping shape the future of nuclear.
Industry tables are limited. Contact Mike Welland at wellandm@mcmaster.ca to reserve a table.
3 Days
Keynote addresses, topical panels, and Research & Student Presentations
Highlights
UNENE Member Organizations and their guests are invited to attend this important annual gathering. Please be aware that guest capacity may be limited; we encourage early registration via the link below to secure your attendance.
As the agenda and event details continue to be finalized, updates will be shared on this page. We welcome you to check back regularly for new information, and to download and distribute the event flyer to your team or partners.
Student Symposium
Call for Student Abstracts & Posters
Get ready, students—this year’s UNENE R&D Workshop will feature 10 student presentations, 14 rapid-fire 6-Minute Theses, and up to 40 posters on December 14–16, 2026. We can’t wait to highlight emerging research from across the community.
Highlights:
- Open to graduate students; post-doctoral fellows may participate (not prize-eligible). Undergraduate spots may open if space permits.
- Students must confirm their chosen category with their supervisor before submitting.
- Guidance for supervisors and students will be available on the R&D Workshop webpage.
- Only ONE submission per topic: long presentation, 6MT, or poster.
- In-person attendance is required for all presenters.
- Students must bring printed posters; UNENE will not provide printing.
Hotel Information
Book your room at the UNENE group rate by clicking here—don’t forget to select your correct check-in and check-out dates.
Four Points by Sheraton Toronto Airport
6257 Airport Road, Mississauga, ON L4V 1E4
Group Rate: $199.00 CAD per night
Reminder: The final day to secure the UNENE group rate is Thursday, November 16, 2026.
How to Register
Space is limited, so be sure to register early! A confirmation email will follow once your registration is received.
Have questions? Contact us anytime at info@unene.ca