Registration & Accommodation
Scroll down to find the MCFD2024 registration date, book accommodation, and learn about the chemistry course being held within the conference.
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Important Dates
Important Dates
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Registration Type
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Ticket Description
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Early Bird (On or before May 5th)
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Standard (After May 5th)
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CNS Member
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CNS Member Access to a full 4 days of conference programming and social events
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$800
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$900
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Non-CNS Member
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Access to a full 4 days of conference programming and social events
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$900
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$1,000
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CNS Retiree
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Access to a full 4 days of conference programming and social events
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$600
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$700
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CNS Full time Student Members
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Access to a full 4 days of conference programming and social events
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$500
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$600
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Chemistry Course only and reception
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For those who are interested only to attend chemistry course
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$250
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$250
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Guest of a fully registered attendee
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Reception and Banquet Only
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$250
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$250
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Chemistry Course
Date: September 23rd
Cost: $250 – Please note that in order to attend the course, you need to register for the course when you are registering for the conference.
Registering for only for MCFD2024 does not give you free access to the Chemistry Course being held September 23rd!
INSTRUCTORS:
Dr. Pamela Yakabuskie
CNL
Dr. Olga Palazhchenko
UNB-CNER
Course Description
This is an introductory to intermediate level course that highlights the synergy between plant chemistry and material corrosion and degradation. The focus is on CANDU systems, where the objectives of chemistry control, chemistry best practices, corrosion issues and outcomes, and corrosion monitoring and mitigation strategies are covered.
Course Outcome
By the end this course, the participant shall gain:
- Introduction to relevant chemistry basics
- Introduction to chemistry specifications for several major CANDU systems
- Knowledge of the mechanisms of some of the main forms of corrosion that affect the systems discussed
- Understanding of past and present corrosion monitoring and mitigation strategies
- Appreciation for the relationship between the chemistry, design, and materials of construction in CANDU systems
Accommodation
Book a Room at TownePlace Suites Petawawa Hotel Online.
Attendees can use the "Book a ROOM ONLINE" using the "Book Online" button at the TownePlace Suites Petawawa. You are also able to call Hotel directly using the following phone number. Please remember to quote CNS MCFD in order to get the discounted rate.
Please book a reservation at the preferred conference rate prior to Saturday, August 10, 2024.
After August 10, 2024, reservations will not be at the preferred conference rate and will be subject to availability.
Important Booking Dates:
Start Date: Monday September 23, 2024
End Date: Thursday September 26, 2024
Last Day to Book: Saturday August 10, 2024
Hotel Special Group Rate:
*TownePlace Suites Petawawa for $148 CAD per night*
How to get there?
Driving
Directions from Ottawa (ETA 2-2.5 hrs):
1- Take Queensway WEST or follow the signs indicating Kanata/Arnprior/Pembroke.
2- Queensway WEST becomes Highway 17 WEST. Pass Arnprior, Renfrew, Pembroke, and you will arrive Petawawa).
Directions from Toronto (ETA 4.5-5 hrs):
1- Take ON-407 E, ON-115 N, ON-28 N and ON-62 N to Old Barrys Bay Rd in Combermere
2- Follow Old Barrys Bay Rd, Hopefield Rd and Renfrew County Rd 66 to ON-60 E in Wilno
3- Turn onto ON-60 E
4- Take Round Lake Rd/Renfrew County Rd 58 and Doran Rd/County Rd 26 to Portage Rd in Petawawa.
Flight & Bus
You may also fly to Ottawa, and take a bus from BusBud service. Please make sure you arrive in Ottawa in time, as the bus departure to Petawawa are usually in the morning. Additionally, please ensure you have booked your bus trip in advance.
The BusBud pickup location in Ottawa usually is one of ViaRail Station, Ottawa Hospital, or CHEO. You may get there from the Airport by Uber.
MCFD 2024 Contact
General Inquiries: info@cns-mcfd.ca
Technical Enquiries: Nicolas.Huin@cnl.ca
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