PATRAM 2010: 16th International Symposium on the Packaging and Transport of Radioactive Materials, London, 3 - 8 October 2010 symposium site

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Subject: PATRAM 2010; EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION CLOSES 31 MAY

Early-bird registration closes 31 May 2010.  With over 400 abstracts submitted we recommend you register early to reserve your place as there is a venue limit for the number of delegates.

A preliminary programme has been posted on the PATRAM2010 website together with venue details for the gala dinner.  […]

Opportunities remain for sponsorship - see website for further details.

Organising Team
PATRAM 2010
www.PATRAM2010.org

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Hosted by the Department for Transport of the United Kingdom, in cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency, the International Maritime Organization and the World Nuclear Transport Institute.

Thanks to Sheila Liddle for supplying the following note promoting PATRAM 2010 and highlighting the benefits of early registration.

PATRAM 2010

Spring has arrived in the United Kingdom and with it, the early birds are catching the worms. This, however, is not an ornithological observation - it is a reminder that the discounted "early bird" registration line for the PATRAM Symposium, to take place in London, 03-08 October, now is open. But the discounted rates will not last for long so, for those with a close eye on conference budgets, you may want to pay an early visit to the PATRAM website at www.patram2010.org

All the signs are good that the London PATRAM is on course for a highly relevant, important and productive global gathering of stakeholders in the safe, effective and reliable packaging and transport of radioactive materials of all kinds. A record number of Abstracts were submitted - far surpassing any previous PATRAM - nearly 400 - from Competent Authorities, inter-governmental organisations, industry associations and industry. Through judicious planning virtually all will be accommodated through a creative mix of oral presentations, an enhanced variety of panel discussions, and a strong poster session. This programme will be complemented by a series of plenary sessions which will feature high profile key note speakers. The preliminary programme will be ready to view on the website from late April.

Numerous networking opportunities will be available throughout the week, starting with the welcome reception and not forgetting the symposium dinner to be hosted in one of the most prestigious British landmark buildings, the Royal Court of Justice.

The exhibit stands have long since been completely taken up and we regret that some applicants have had to be disappointed. But all is not lost, because there remains a number of interesting sponsorship opportunities to raise the profile of companies at this global gathering.

Judging from the Abstracts submitted, and the impressive roster of plenary speakers, this Symposium has every prospect of living up to its ambitious theme - "Looking to the Future". And in the same spirit we look forward to seeing you at PATRAM.

Lorne Green
Secretary General
World Nuclear Transport Institute

Page updated 29 May 2010
Posted 12 April 2010