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About
The next annual Benchmarks Workshops of the Working Party on Scientific Issues and Uncertainty Analysis of Reactor Systems (WPRS) will be hosted by Nuclear at McMaster in collaboration with Conexus Nuclear Inc., at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Two additional events will be co-located with the Workshops:
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The in-person part of the fourth edition of the NEA International School on Simulation of Nuclear Reactor Systems (SINUS).
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The CTF User Group Meeting and CTF Training, organised by North Carolina State University.
The Organizing Committee
- Local Organizers:
- David NOVOG, McMaster University, Canada
- Raluca PETRIA, McMaster University, Canada
- Karin STEPHENSON, McMaster Unviersity, Canada
- Wei SHEN, Conexus Nuclear Inc., Canada
- Technical Programme Advisor: Prof. Kostadin IVANOV, North Carolina State University (NCSU), United States
- Session Chairs:
- Dr. Agustin ABARCA, NCSU, United States
- Dr. Arzu ALPAN, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, United States
- Prof. Dr. Maria N. AVRAMOVA, NCSU, United States
- Dr. Laurent BUIRON, CEA, France
- Dr. Roberto DA VIÀ, ENEA, Italy
- Dr. Grigorios DELIPEI, NCSU, United States
- Dr. Aaron EPINEY, Idaho National Laboratory, United States
- Prof. Nuria GARCIA HERRANZ, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), Spain
- Prof. Alireza HAGHIGHAT, Virginia Tech, United States
- Dr. Jason HOU, NCSU, United States
- Dr. Jean-Marie LE CORRE, Westinghouse, Sweden
- Dr. Francesco LODI, ENEA, Italy
- Prof. Bojan PETROVIC, Georgia Institute of Technology, United States
- Mr. Géraud PRULHIÈRE, CEA, France
- Dr. Pascal ROUXELIN, NCSU, United States
- Dr. Nicolas STAUFF, Argonne National Laboratory, United States
- Dr. Claire VAGLIO-GAUDARD, CEA, France
- Prof. Xu WU, NCSU, United States
- Prof. Xingang ZHAO, University of Tennessee, United States
Student Chair: TBA
NEA Secretariat: Dr Davide MANCUSI, WPRS Secretariat; Mr Charles BORY, SINBAD TRG Secretariat
Sponsorship
This WPRS Benchmarks Workshop is sponsored by the Safety Licensing Program of Conexus Nuclear Inc. (formerly CANDU Owners Group) on behalf of its four Canadian domestic funding members (Bruce Power (BP), Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), New Brunswick Power (NBP), and Ontario Power Generation (OPG)), and three international funding members (Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica S.A. (SNN), Romania, Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power Company (KHNP), Korea, and CNNP Nuclear Power Operations Management Company Ltd. (CNNO), China).
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Located in Hamilton, Ontario, McMaster University is among Canada’s most research-intensive universities, and the nation’s preeminent academic nuclear research institution. The McMaster campus houses a unique suite of world class nuclear research facilities anchored by the McMaster Nuclear Reactor – a multi-purpose research reactor that provides neutrons for medical isotope production and scientific research. McMaster University’s nuclear research facilities enable discoveries in medicine, clean energy, nuclear safety, materials and environmental science, while providing cancer treatments for more than 70,000 patients every year.
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Agenda
Agenda Overview
The workshop will open on Monday, May 11th, 2026, in the morning, and conclude on Friday, May 15th, 2026, around lunch. It will feature three parallel tracks with concurrent meetings and workshops.
A detailed agenda including start and end times for all sessions will be available for download closer to the workshop dates.
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Meeting Material Access SharePoint
Registered users will have access to a dedicated NEA SharePoint page with detailed agendas and all meeting materials.
Presentation Submissions Submit here
Do you want to submit a presentation topic for consideration? Use the link below and fill out the brief survey to share your idea.
Submitted presentation topics will be sent to session chairs, who will follow up directly to arrange details of selected topics, logistics, and timings.
Accommodation
Accommodation for the workshop is available on campus as well as in nearby Downtown Hamilton
A variety of rooms are available on McMaster University campus in Les Prince Hall and the Peter George Centre for Living and Learning. On-campus rooms can be booked through the same portal used for paying hosting fees.
Downtown Hamilton rooms are available at the Homewood Suites by Hilton on Bay St. South, Hamilon, ON – a short ride to campus by taxi or transit. Suites must be booked through the hotel website directly.
Details for each accommodation location including check-in/check-out, amenities, on-site support contact information, etc., will be shared with registrants directly after successful booking and payment.
Accommodation costs are separate from hosting fees and may be paid at a later time. However quantities of each room type at each location are limited and participants are encouraged to register early to secure their preferred room type.
Each accommodation type has a booking deadline; the accommodation booking will close on this date and further bookings will not be possible.
Parking costs are not included in the booking fee, and all prices will have HST (13% tax) added at checkout.
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McMaster Campus Accommodations Reserve Now
Les Prince Hall (LP) | Peter George Centre for Living and Learning (PGCLL)
| Building | Room Type | Pricing per Night (CAD$) |
| LP |
Single Room with ensuite washroom |
$93 |
| LP |
Double Room with ensuite washroom |
$149 |
| PGCLL |
Single Room with ensuite washroom |
$96 |
| PGCLL | Double Suite with connected shared washroom* | $175 |
*Double Room and Double Suite rooms will be occupied only by one guest.
There rooms can be reserved through the online McMaster CES registration portal.
Cancellations & Change Policy
- Reservations are prepaid and non-refundable.
- Modifications to existing accommodation reservations are subject to a $25 administrative fee.
- To request a modification to your reservation please contact reserve@mcmaster.ca at least 48 hours prior to arrival.
- Requests received within 48 hours of arrival may incur additional charges.
Booking Deadline: April 29th 2026
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Downtown Hamilton Accommodations Reserve Now
Homewood Suites by Hilton | Downtown Hamilton
40 Bay Street South, Hamilton, Ontario, L8P 0B3, Canada
| Room Type | Pricing per Night (CAD$) |
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1 Bedroom (2 Queen Beds) |
$179.00 |
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Studio King Suite |
$179.00 |
These room rates are subject to a +4% Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) in addition to 13% HST.
These rooms must be reserved through the hotel website directly.
Note: The hotel website refers to this workshop as the “NOF-NEA Conexus Conference”.
Cancellations & Change Policy
- Individual cancellations must be made 48hrs prior to time of expected arrival to avoid penalty.
- To change the length of booking, date of arrival, date of departure, etc., please contact the hotel directly.
Booking Deadline: April 24th, 2026
Proof of Payment
Participants will receive a prompt after payment to screenshot the page for your records as a receipt.
Any participant looking for a more detailed statement of balance should reach out to Conference & Events Services at reserve@mcmaster.ca for an individualized report including subtotal, taxes, total, and HST number. This report will include hosting fees as well as on-campus accommodation booking.
Participants staying in Downtown Hamilton will need to contact the hotel directly for proof of payment for their rooms.
It may take up to 3 business days to receive an statement of balance from CES.