The Australasian Radiation Protection Society upcoming events

RSUG 2026 Conference – Radiation Safety: Practice, Protection, and Performance (14 Aug 2026)

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

The RSUG 2026 Conference will bring together radiation safety officers, radiation users, regulators, industry professionals, and service providers to discuss practical radiation safety across Australian workplaces. This year’s theme, “Radiation Safety: Practice, Protection, and Performance”, focuses on the practical application of radiation safety principles, the protection of people and the environment, and strengthening performance across systems, technologies, RSOs, and radiation users.

Find more details here: http://www.rsugqld.com.au/

[International] AOCRP-7 – 7th Asian and Oceanic Congress on Radiation Protection (8 Sep 2026)

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Theme: “Towards a Better Home: Unlocking the Potential of Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection in the Asia-Oceania.”Five days of keynotes, panels, refresher courses, and oral/poster sessions spanning emergency preparedness, environmental monitoring, medical exposure, nuclear facility protection, waste & decommissioning, metrology, accelerators, radioecology, transport safety, and more.

At-a-glance

Dates & location: Tue 8 – Sat 12 Sep 2026, Beijing.
Abstracts: up to 30 Mar 2026 (tentative). Registration opens 15 Apr 2026. (See organiser site for updates.)
Congress host & info: https://aocrp-7.conferencesvc.com/

Who should attend
Radiation protection practitioners, regulators, health physicists, medical/industrial users, researchers, students, and suppliers across the Asia–Oceania region and beyond.

SPERA2026 – 18th South Pacific Environmental Radioactivity Association Conference (14 Sep 2026)

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

The 18th South Pacific Environmental Radioactivity Association Conference (SPERA2026) will bring together researchers, regulators, students and industry professionals working across environmental radioactivity, radioecology, radioanalytical science, radiotracer applications and radiation protection.

SPERA2026 will be hosted by the Department of Nuclear Physics and Accelerator Applications at the Research School of Physics, Australian National University.

Key dates

Conference: 14–17 September 2026
Abstract submissions close: 23 May 2026
Optional AMS workshop: 18 September 2026
Early bird registration closes: 7 July 2026

Keynote speakers

SPERA2026 will feature a distinguished line-up of keynote speakers:

Dr Daniel Kaplan
Savannah River Ecology Laboratory, University of Georgia
Biogeochemical Processes Responsible for Wetland Attenuation of Uranium: Potential Impact of Climate Change

Professor Jixin Qiao
Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Long-Term Environmental Radioactivity Time Series as Windows into Radioecological Processes

Professor Ole Christian Lind
Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)
Shedding Light on Multiscale Heterogeneity of Radionuclides in the Environment

Members and interested attendees are encouraged to register before early bird registration closes on 7 July 2026.

Further details, including registration information, are available on the SPERA2026 website:
https://spera-spera2026.eventsair.site/

[ARPS] 51st Annual Conference – Christchurch 2026 (19 Sep 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Join radiation protection professionals from across Australasia for the 2026 Annual Conference of the Australasian Radiation Protection Society, taking place from Sunday 20 to Thursday 24 September 2026 at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre in Ōtautahi Christchurch, New Zealand. The conference theme is “From Rutherford to Tomorrow: Kaitiakitanga in Radiation Protection”, highlighting stewardship, innovation, and the shared responsibility to protect people and the environment.

What to expect

Opening plenary, keynote speakers, concurrent technical sessions, posters, industry exhibition, AGM, and closing and award ceremony.
Opportunities to connect with leaders, practitioners, regulators, stakeholders, and emerging professionals from across the radiation protection community.
Conference themes covering radiation protection in healthcare, developments in radiation protection, environmental protection, communication and engagement, and operational radiation protection.
Welcome Reception on 20 September 2026, 6:00pm–8:00pm, at the Great Hall, Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre.
Conference Dinner on 22 September 2026, 7:00pm–10:00pm, in the Limes Room at Christchurch Town Hall.
Offsite tours on 24 September 2026; details coming soon.
Workshops are planned, with further information to be announced.

Key dates

Call for abstracts opens: 19 February 2026
Super Early Bird Registration opens: 19 February 2026
Super Early Bird Registration closes: 24 March 2026
Early Bird Registration opens: 25 March 2026
Call for abstracts closes: 5 June 2026
Notification to authors: Week of 6 July 2026
Program available: 13 July 2026
Early Bird Registration closes: 17 July 2026
ARPS 2026 Conference: 20–24 September 2026

[International] SICC Series – CBRNe Conference 2026 (28 Sep 2026)

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

The SICC Series – CBRNe Conference 2026 is an international multidisciplinary conference focused on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNe) risk management, safety, security, emergency preparedness, and response. Organised in cooperation with the University of Rome Tor Vergata and international partners, the conference brings together researchers, emergency response professionals, regulators, defence organisations, health specialists, and industry representatives to discuss emerging CBRNe challenges, radiological safety, AI-enabled decision support, cybersecurity, and crisis management.

More information:

https://www.sicc-series.com/imlex/

[International] RRS 2026 – 72nd Annual Meeting of the Radiation Research Society (4 Oct 2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

The 72nd Annual Meeting of the Radiation Research Society (RRS 2026) will bring together scientists and researchers working across radiation biology, radiobiology, radiation chemistry, medical physics, environmental radiation science, and radiation protection. The meeting provides opportunities for scientific exchange, collaboration, and discussion of emerging research in radiation sciences and their applications in medicine, industry, and public health.

Further details here:

https://web.cvent.com/event/aa74ba6a-297f-48e3-a7db-e5a9901da7ed/summary?

[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.