| SUNDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 2026 | ||||
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| 1330 - 1530 | NZ Radiation Professionals Drinks (registration required) Kick off the conference by joining us for this networking event! Enjoy a relaxed afternoon with fellow New Zealand radiation professionals, reconnect with familiar faces, meet new colleagues, and expand your professional network before the conference officially begins. It's the perfect way to break the ice, share ideas, and start the week on a high. Everyone working in or studying the radiation protection sector in New Zealand is welcome, including students, radiation safety officers, regulators, researchers, healthcare professionals, and industry representatives. |
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| 1400 - 1700 | Registration desk opens Pick up your name badge and lanyard Sponsored by  |
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| 1400 - 1700 | Exhibitors bump in | Conway 3-5 | ||
| 1630 - 1730 | ARPS Executive Meeting | Bealey 1 | ||
| 1800 - 2000 | Welcome Reception At the Great Hall, Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre Walking Map: Click HereSponsored by 
Join us at the Welcome Reception, to be held in the stunning Great Hall at Te Matatiki Toi Ora – The Arts Centre. Reconnect with colleagues, meet new faces from across the radiation protection community, and enjoy a relaxed evening in one of Christchurch's most iconic heritage venues. The evening includes delicious canapés, refreshments, and a special Kapa Haka performance by Pounamu Ngāi Tahu, offering a memorable welcome and a celebration of Aotearoa New Zealand's rich cultural heritage. The special Kapa Haka performance will begin with karakia, creating a moment of stillness and acknowledging the space, the occasion and the people who have gathered and will end with Haka, bringing together voice, movement, strength and collective energy in a powerful finale. Whether you're attending for the first time or returning to catch up with familiar faces, this is the perfect opportunity to connect, build new relationships, and set the tone for the days ahead. |
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| MONDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2026 | ||||
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| 0800 - 1700 | Registration desk opens | Conway Foyer | ||
| 0800 - 1700 | Speaker room opens | Conway Foyer | ||
| 0800 - 1445 | Exhibition + Barista Cart opens
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Conway 3-5 | ||
| 0800 - 0845 | Women in Radiation Roundtable | Venue to be confirmed | ||
| Plenary Session 1 | Conway 1-2 | |||
| 0900 - 0905 | Opening & Welcome Address Brent Le Vert, ARPS 2026 Convenor & President |
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| 0905 - 0915 | Mihi Whakatau by Pounamu Ngāi Tahu The mihi whakatau will include: • Karakia - Begins with karakia to acknowledge the new day, the kaupapa that has brought everyone together and to prepare the space for what is to follow. • Mihi - Acknowledging the gathering, those who have travelled to be present, the purpose of the event and the connections between us. Followed by an English translation so that everyone present can understand the intent and meaning behind the mihi. • Waiata Tautoko - The mihi is followed by waiata tautoko, a supporting song performed collectively by our kapa haka group. The waiata adds strength and support to the words that have been spoken and brings the welcome together through the collective voice of the group. |
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| 0915 - 0920 | Official Opening Address | |||
| 0920 - 1010 | Keynote Address Radiation Protection in a Time of Change: Leading with Science, Partnership, and Purpose Lisa Bruedigan, Executive Director, Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors (CRCPD) |
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| 1010 - 1040 | Morning Refreshments & Trade Exhibition | Conway 3-5 | ||
| 1040 - 1220 | Concurrent Session 1.1 – Conway 1-2 Theme: Communication & Environment |
Concurrent Session 1.2 – Bealey 3 Theme: Communication & Environment |
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| 1040 – 1100 | A New NUMBAT: Understanding Australia’s Nuclear Safeguards System in Practice Peter Nolan, Australian Safeguards And Non-proliferation Office (ASNO) |
RADMAP-Aus: An Australian Environmental Radiation Monitoring and Assessment Program Julia Carpenter, ARPANSA |
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| 1100 – 1120 | Shaping the Future of Radiation Protection: An Update from IRPA Cameron Jeffries, IRPA Executive Council |
ERICA and RESRAD: Strategies for Effective Site-Specific Parameters Alexia Denys, Radsol |
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| 1120 – 1140 | The IRPA Handbook on NORM – The Outcomes and Learnings Jim Hondros, Jrhc Enterprises |
Bridging the Gap: Practical Pathways for Managing Complex Radiological and Hazardous Waste Streams in Australia Robert Blackley, Tellus Holdings |
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| 1140 – 1200 | From Compliance to Kaitiakitanga: Building an ALARA Radiation Protection Program in a Research-Intensive University Viet Le Bao, The University of Queensland |
Natural occurring radioactive materials a New Zealand prospective James Eagle, Phfscience |
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| 1200 – 1220 | Introduction to Women in Radiation Task Group, IRPA Paula Veevers, Australasian Radiation Protection Society (ARPS) |
Remediation of core sheds at a former uranium exploration site in Kakadu National Park Rebecca Chapman, Office of the Supervising Scientist |
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| 1220 - 1315 | Lunch & Trade Exhibition | Conway 3-5 | ||
| 1315 - 1415 | Concurrent Session 2.1 - Conway 1-2 Theme: Healthcare & Development |
Concurrent Session 2.2 - Bealey 3 Theme: Healthcare & Development |
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| 1315 – 1335 | Radiation Protection Methods for Mobile Kilovoltage Radiotherapy Huw Mair, University of Canterbury |
Spectral UV Irradiance Measurements and Erythemal Effective Dose from Collarium: Implications for Radiation Protection Sarah Aliuddin, Queensland Health |
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| 1335 – 1355 | Incident involving improperly connected Kerma Area Product meter Brent Rogers, South East Sydney Local Health District |
Review of the Radiation Protection as a Basis for establishing Package Limits set in Transport Regulations Cameron Jeffries, South Australia Medical Imaging |
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| 1355 – 1415 | Implementing the ICRP 155 Internal Dosimetry Phantom Family in the Open Dose Calculator Erin McKay, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District |
Directed Energy Weapons in the Garage - Developments in Consumer Laser Safety Trevor Wheatley, Opticum |
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| 1415 - 1445 | Afternoon Refreshments & Trade Exhibition | Conway 3-5 | ||
| 1445 - 1615 | ANSTO Workshop – Emergency Response (registration required) | Bealey 3 | ||
| 1615 - 1620 | Stretch Break | |||
| 1620 - 1720 | ARPS AGM | Conway 1-2 | ||
| 1800 - 1930 | Women in Radiation Drinks (registration required) We invite women working in the radiation sector, and anyone interested in supporting and empowering female professionals in the radiation protection community. Everyone is welcome. Connect with professionals from across Australasia, enjoy complimentary drinks, expand your professional network, share experiences, and make meaningful new connections in a relaxed and inclusive setting. If you'd like to continue the conversations, you're welcome to stay for dinner afterwards. Dinner is optional and will be at your own expense. |
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| TUESDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 2026 | ||||
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| 0715 - 0845 | ARPAB Breakfast Workshop (registration required) | Bealey 3 | ||
| 0830 - 1700 | Registration desk opens | Conway Foyer | ||
| 0830 - 1520 | Exhibition + Barista Cart opens
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Conway 3-5 | ||
| 0830 – 1600 | Speaker room opens | Conway Foyer | ||
| Plenary Session 2 | Conway 1-2 | |||
| 0900 - 0905 | Welcome to Day 2 | |||
| 0905 - 0955 | Keynote Address Radiation Safety and Regulatory Considerations for the Development of Levitated Dipole Fusion Power Plants Dr Craig Chisholm, OpenStar Technologies |
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| 0955 - 1025 | Morning Refreshments & Trade Exhibition
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Conway 3-5 | ||
| 1025 - 1205 | Concurrent Session 3.1 – Conway 1-2 Theme: Emergency & Ops |
Concurrent Session 3.2 – Bealey 3 Theme: Emergency & Ops |
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| 1025 - 1045 | Ready When It Matters: Validating Alpha Spectrometry and IMBA for Pu 239 Emergency Response at ANSTO Melissa Mcleod-Robertson, ANSTO |
To beta or not to beta, that was the question Sam Sonter, ANSTO |
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| 1045 - 1105 | Advisory Note to ARPANSA RPS G-3: Use of Potassium Iodide During Radiological or Nuclear Emergencies Amy Macintosh, ARPANSA |
Shielding and Safety Interlocks at the Australian Centre for Neutron Scattering Paolo Imperia, ANSTO |
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| 1105 - 1125 | ARPANSA EPR in practice: Products, Advice, Events and Exercises James De Corrado, ARPANSA |
If the RSO is prepared to lick it, it's safe for uncontrolled release Dean Crouch, Yoyodyne Radiation Services |
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| 1125 - 1145 | Redevelopment of the Australian Clinical Guidelines for Radiological Emergencies: Strengthening National Guidance for Medical Response Jonathan Sentzas, ARPANSA |
When Water isn’t Just Water - Untangling Tritiated Heavy Water Dosimetry Kaan Kaban, ANSTO |
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| 1145 - 1205 | From Compliance to Capability: Practical lessons in radiation protection and emergency preparedness Andrew Popp, ANSTO |
The Complicated Life of a Jar of Monazite Tess Williams, Tronox |
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| 1205 - 1220 | Poster Session (continues into Lunch) | |||
| 1220 - 1305 | Lunch, Poster Session & Trade Exhibition
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| Plenary Session 3 | Conway 1-2 | |||
| 1305 - 1350 | Boyce Worthley Oration My 35 years in the Nuclear Industry at ANSTO where ½ lives became my whole life Karl Mayman, Radiation Specialist and Senior Consultant Health Physicist |
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| 1350 - 1450 | Concurrent Session 4.1 - Conway 1-2 Theme: Communication & Development |
Concurrent Session 4.2 - Bealey 3 Theme: Communication & Development |
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| 1350 - 1410 | Social Licence and Nuclear Stewardship: Advancing Community Trust in Nuclear Maritime Programs Sonia Oke, ASC |
UNSCEAR 2024 Report, annex B: Evaluation of Public Exposure to Ionizing Radiation – Updated Global Assessment of Radon and Thoron, incorporating an update on ARPANSA’s radon-related activities Brendan Tate, ARPANSA |
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| 1410 - 1430 | Communicating the Safety of Nuclear Science and Technology Nikki Keighran, ANSTO |
Strengthening Occupational Radiation Protection Through Bayesian Exposure Assessment: Implementation of the WEBEXPO Framework Across Radiological Monitoring Programmes Esaaf Alsoki, Radsol |
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| 1430 - 1450 | Navigating the Q&A Gauntlet: Combating Imposter Syndrome and the 'Trap Question' Dean Crouch, Yoyodyne Radiation Services Nicola Chalmers, Electron Veterinary Consulting |
Preserving Australia’s Nuclear Heritage: The Decommissioning of HiFAR’s Fuel Element Flask Ava Whitten, ANSTO |
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| 1450 - 1520 | Afternoon Refreshments & Trade Exhibition
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| 1520 - 1550 | Emerging issues and matters of major public concern – The work of the Radiation Health and Safety Advisory Council of ARPANSA Dr Jane Canestra, Chair, Radiation Health and Safety Advisory Council for ARPANSA |
Conway 1-2 | ||
| 1550 - 1650 | Concurrent Session 5.1 – Conway 1-2 Theme: Healthcare & Operations |
Concurrent Session 5.2 - Bealey 3 Theme: Healthcare & Operations |
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| 1550 – 1610 | Left Waiting, Left Behind: The Unmet Necessity for Imaging Equity in Regional and Rural Australia Charlotte Mccaughan, Charles Sturt University |
Assessment of alpha emitters in dusts from South Australian mining operations David Kruss, Environment Protection Authority South Australia |
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| 1610 - 1630 | Application Of The I-125 Isotope for Development of a Radiobioassay for Quantification of Human C-Reactive Protein Ghodke Tanhaji, Mangalore University |
Thumbology – Balancing Speed, Safety and Rethinking Rules of Thumb for use in Operational Health Physics Kaan Kaban, ANSTO |
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| 1630 - 1650 | From Trinitite to Missile Fragments: Radiological Assessment of a Private Collection Simon Booth, Radsol |
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| 1730 - 1830 | ARPGYN Networking Mixer & Speed Networking
(registration required) Ready to meet the next generation of radiation protection professionals? Join the ARPYGN Networking Mixer and connect with students, early career professionals, mentors, and experienced practitioners from across Australasia. Held before the Conference Dinner, event is the perfect opportunity to share experiences, exchange ideas, and build connections within the radiation protection community. Enjoy drinks and light nibbles while catching up with colleagues, meeting new faces, and creating valuable connections that can last well beyond the event. Whether you're starting your career, looking to share your experience, or simply keen to connect with others in the field — everyone is welcome. |
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| 1900 - 2200 | ARPS Conference Dinner Limes room, Christchurch Town Hall Walking Map: Click Here Celebrate an unforgettable evening of great food, entertainment, and connection at the Conference Dinner, held in the elegant Limes Room at Christchurch Town Hall. Join fellow delegates for a memorable night of celebration, where you can relax, enjoy the company of colleagues, and reflect on the highlights of the week. Set within one of Christchurch’s most iconic venues, the evening promises a wonderful atmosphere filled with delicious cuisine, lively conversations, and the perfect opportunity to create new connections. Come along, enjoy the festivities, and make memories! |
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| 2200 to late | After Party Drinks at The Church Bar Walking Map: Click here The conference dinner doesn't have to be the end of the night! Join colleagues for a relaxed afterparty to continue the conversations, make new connections, and catch up with friends old and new. Whether you're discussing the day's presentations or simply enjoying good company, it's the perfect way to round off the evening in a fun and informal setting. |
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| WEDNESDAY 23 SEPTEMEBER 2026 | ||||
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| 0900 - 1630 | Registration desk opens | Conway Foyer | ||
| 0900 - 1600 | Speaker room opens | Conway Foyer | ||
| 0900 - 1320 | Exhibition + Barista Cart opens With thanks to our barista cart sponsor
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Conway 3-5 | ||
| Plenary Session 4 | Conway 1-2 | |||
| 0900 - 0905 | Welcome to Day 3 | |||
| 0905 - 0910 | Sponsor Presentation | |||
| 0910 - 1000 | Keynote Address Trust, Capability and Stewardship: Building the Future of Radiation Protection Together Dr Miles Apperley, Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) |
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| 1000 - 1030 | Next Generations Spotlight The Future We Hand Forward Rohitha Baskar, McKavanagh Engineering Services (MES) |
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| 1030 - 1100 | Morning Refreshments, Poster Session & Trade Exhibition | Conway 3-5 | ||
| 1100 - 1220 | Concurrent Session 6.1 – Conway 1-2 Theme: Communication & Operations |
Concurrent Session 6.2 - Bealey 3 Theme: Communication & Operations |
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| 1100 - 1120 | Restoration of External Beam Radiotherapy in Papua New Guinea: Logistical Challenges in Remote Areas Jordan Boyle, Nuclear Australia |
ANRDR Status Update Brendan Tate, ARPANSA |
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| 1120 - 1140 | Building Sustainable Radiation Protection Capability: Lessons from the IAEA–ANSTO Train-the-Trainer Program Tina Paneras, ANSTO |
Radiation Protection and Sustainability – The Practitioners Perspective Jim Hondros, Jrhc Enterprises |
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| 1140 - 1200 | Demonstrating the Radiation Resilience of Perovskite Solar Cells for Space and Nuclear Applications Bradley Kirk, Adelaide University |
From Remote Mines to University Labs: The Balancing Act of a Contract RSO Simon Booth, Radsol |
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| 1200 - 1220 | Tips for the Effective Communication of Radiation Safety Information to Radiation Workers - Mining Shania Willison, Tronox Mining |
ARPANSA's Independent Monitoring of Offsite Releases from Nuclear Facilities Louis Casey & Daniel Brocklebank, ARPANSA |
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| 1220 - 1320 | Lunch & Trade Exhibition | Conway 3-5 | ||
| 1320 - 1405 | Panel Discussion | |||
| 1405 - 1450 | The Yoyodyne Annual Radiation Protection Debate | |||
| 1450 - 1520 | Awards Presentation ARPS 2027 Announcement Closing Remarks & Conference Close Brent Le Vert, ARPS 2026 Convenor & President |
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| THURSDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 2026 | ||||
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| 0930 - 1130 | RUTHERFORD’S DEN (registration required) 0930-1030, Lecture by John Campbell 1030-1130, Guided tour of the Den Cost: AUD $35.00 Venue: Rutherford’s Den Walking Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7BoZ5Q6ihtDPkurZ8 |
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The ARPS 2026 Conference reserves the right to amend or alter any advertised details relating to dates, program and speakers if necessary and without notice, as a result of circumstances beyond their control. All attempts will be made to keep any changes to an absolute minimum.