The Australasian Radiation Protection Society upcoming events

WA ARPS October Meeting (14 Oct 2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT

WA ARPS Branch Event

Future-Proofing Radioactive Waste Management

Join Darren Mason, Managing Director Australia, PacTec, for a practical discussion on the challenges of managing radioactive and NORM materials throughout their lifecycle. Darren will explore engineered solutions for containment, packaging, transport, storage and waste management, with a focus on helping industry meet operational, environmental and regulatory requirements.

PacTec has over 35 years' experience delivering specialised packaging and containment solutions worldwide, including IP-1, IP-2 and Type A packaging, dewatering systems, spill containment products and custom-engineered designs for industrial and nuclear applications.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to view a selection of PacTec products and discuss real-world applications with Darren.

Date: 14 October 2026
Presenter: Darren Mason, Managing Director Australia, PacTec
Location: 20 Oxford Close, West Leederville WA 6009

A valuable session for radiation protection professionals, NORM practitioners, environmental specialists, regulators and waste managers.

[International] IRPA Latin American Regional Congress 2026 (18 Oct 2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The XIII Regional Congress on Radiological and Nuclear Safety and XI Latin American IRPA Congress will be held in Medellín, Colombia, bringing together professionals from across Latin America and the international radiation protection community. The congress will focus on radiological protection, nuclear safety, environmental monitoring, medical applications, regulatory frameworks, and emerging challenges in radiation protection.

Find more details here: https://irpa2026colombia.org/

[International] ICRS15–RPSD2026 – International Conference on Radiation Shielding (25 Oct 2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The 15th International Conference on Radiation Shielding (ICRS15) and the 23rd Topical Meeting of the ANS Radiation Protection & Shielding Division (RPSD2026) will be held at Lotte Hotel Jeju, South Korea. Hosted by the Korean Association for Radiation Protection with support from ANS/RPSD, OECD-NEA, KNS, and others, the meeting brings together researchers, regulators, and industry to share advances in radiation shielding, protection, dosimetry, benchmarking, methods (Monte Carlo, deterministic, hybrid, AI), and applications across nuclear power, accelerators, fusion, space, medical facilities, and more. Jeju is a UNESCO World Heritage site and offers visa-free entry for many visitors. Proceedings will be published in supplements to Journal of Radiation Protection and Research; selected papers will appear in peer-reviewed journals.

Key dates
• Abstract submission deadline: 31 January 2026
• Author notification: 2 March 2026
• (Optional) full paper deadline: 30 November 2026

Registration (USD)
• Early (to 30 Apr 2026): General 1,100; Student 800
• Online (to 24 Oct 2026): General 1,200; Student 900
• On-site: General 1,300; Student 1,000
• Companion (social program only): 150

Themes & topics (selection)
Shielding/benchmarks/nuclear data; detection & dosimetry; radiation biology, risk, and public/environmental health; medical radiation protection; reactor/advanced reactor applications; decommissioning & waste; space/accelerator/fusion/medical facilities; Monte Carlo, deterministic & hybrid methods, AI applications, UQ/SA; regulation, training, non-proliferation. Special topics include SMR and Fukushima.

Contact
ICRS15/RPSD2026 Secretariat — office@icrs15.org

Website
https://icrs15.org/

[International] WNTC 2026 – World Nuclear Transport Conference (28 Oct 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The World Nuclear Transport Conference (WNTC 2026) is the flagship conference of the World Nuclear Transport Institute (WNTI), bringing together government, industry, regulators, and international organisations involved in the safe, secure, and sustainable transport of nuclear and radioactive materials. The 2026 conference will focus on strengthening the connection between policy and practice as regulations evolve and the global operating environment becomes more complex. Topics include spent fuel and radioactive waste management, transport of NORM, medical isotopes and industrial sources, safety, security, regulation, and regional perspectives across Asia-Oceania.

Find more details here:
https://wntc.events/

EPSM 2026 – Engineering and Physical Sciences in Medicine Conference (22 Nov 2026)

Sat, 21 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The Engineering and Physical Sciences in Medicine Conference (EPSM 2026) is the annual scientific meeting of the Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM). The conference brings together professionals working in medical physics, biomedical engineering, diagnostic imaging, nuclear medicine, radiation oncology, and radiation safety. EPSM 2026 will feature scientific presentations, workshops, keynote speakers, industry engagement, and professional networking opportunities focused on the future of healthcare and health technology.

ICRER 2027 – International Conference on Radioecology & Environmental Radioactivity (21 Feb 2027)

Sat, 20 Feb 2027 13:00:00 GMT

The 7th International Conference on Radioecology & Environmental Radioactivity (ICRER 2027) will bring together international experts working in radioecology, environmental radioactivity, emergency preparedness, environmental monitoring, and radiological risk assessment. Hosted in Melbourne, the conference will provide a major forum for discussing advances in environmental radiation science, contamination management, and the long-term impacts of radionuclides in the environment.

Find more details here: https://www.icrer2027.com/

[International] ICRR2027 – 18th International Congress of Radiation Research (20 Jun 2027)

Sat, 19 Jun 2027 14:00:00 GMT

ICRR2027 – the 18th International Congress of Radiation Research – is a major international congress dedicated to radiation research, radiobiology, radiation medicine, environmental radiation science, and radiation protection. The congress will bring together scientists, clinicians, regulators, and industry professionals to discuss advances in radiation science, biological effects of radiation, medical applications, and emerging technologies in radiation research.

Find more information here:

https://icrr2027.org/

[International] IRPA17 – 17th International Congress of the International Radiation Protection Association (29 May 2028)

Sun, 28 May 2028 14:00:00 GMT

IRPA17 will be the 17th International Congress of the International Radiation Protection Association and one of the major global gatherings for radiation protection professionals. With the theme “Ensuring Radiation Protection for the Future”, the congress will bring together experts, regulators, researchers, students, and industry representatives to discuss the future of radiation protection practice, science, policy, and international collaboration.