Scientific Committee

Five days of keynotes, concurrent sessions across seven scientific themes and the Fukushima special session, poster sessions and the conference dinner. All times are Melbourne time (AEDT, UTC+11). The program is subject to change.

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Saturday 20 – Sunday 21 February 2027

The ERICA Tool course is a separately booked two-day workshop, open to registered ICRER 2027 delegates.

Sat 10:00 AM–5:00 PMWorkshopERICA Tool training course: Day 1Venue to be confirmed
Time
Sat 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Presenter
David Copplestone, with Megan Cook, Mat Johansen and Deborah Oughton
Location
Venue to be confirmed
Radiological Protection of the Environment Training Course Using the ERICA Tool. Lunch included.
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Sun 9:00 AM–4:00 PMWorkshopERICA Tool training course: Day 2Venue to be confirmed
Time
Sun 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Presenter
David Copplestone, with Megan Cook, Mat Johansen and Deborah Oughton
Location
Venue to be confirmed
Lunch included.
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Sun eveningSocialWelcome receptionRooftop, Rydges Melbourne
Time
Sun evening
Location
Rooftop, Rydges Melbourne
Beverages and canapés. Included for all registered delegates; please RSVP during registration. Extra tickets $65 per person.
SOCIAL FUNCTIONS

Monday, 22 February 2027

9:00–9:20 AMConference openingCentre Stage
Time
9:00–9:20 AM
Location
Centre Stage
9:20–10:20 AMKeynoteNicole MartinezCentre Stage
Time
9:20–10:20 AM
Speaker
Nicole Martinez
Affiliation
International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP)
Location
Centre Stage
10:20–10:40 AMMorning teaConference Foyer
10:40–11:50 AMKeynoteDavid CopplestoneCentre Stage
Time
10:40–11:50 AM
Speaker
David Copplestone
Affiliation
DC Radioecology Ltd, UK
Location
Centre Stage
11:50 AM–12:30 PMSpecial sessionICRP Q&A panelCentre Stage
Time
11:50 AM–12:30 PM
Location
Centre Stage
12:30–1:30 PMLunchMeeting Place
1:30–3:10 PM
Concurrent sessions
Centre Stage 1Environmental radiation protection; AI, Big Data, communication and citizen science
Theme 7: Environmental radiation protection, including artificial intelligence and Big Data, communication and citizen science
This session deals with current challenges and developments around environmental radiation protection including adapting to advanced technologies. It will explore the dynamic role of artificial intelligence and Big Data in advancing our knowledge, and address approaches and methods for promoting effective communication among governments, industry and the public, and the active involvement of citizens in understanding and addressing radioecological issues.
Presentations will be listed here once the program is finalised.
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Centre Stage 2Measurements of radionuclides in the environment, with a focus on non-temperate situations
Theme 6: Radionuclide mobility and bioavailability in the environment: from data to models
This sub-session focuses on experimental studies, environmental surveys, monitoring programmes and measurement techniques that improve understanding of radionuclide behaviour in the environment. Contributions addressing Southern Hemisphere environments, tropical, arid and other non-temperate climatic conditions are particularly encouraged.
Presentations will be listed here once the program is finalised.
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3:10–3:30 PMAfternoon teaConference Foyer
3:30–4:30 PM
Concurrent sessions
Centre Stage 1Environmental radiation protection; AI, Big Data, communication and citizen science
Theme 7: Environmental radiation protection, including artificial intelligence and Big Data, communication and citizen science
This session deals with current challenges and developments around environmental radiation protection including adapting to advanced technologies. It will explore the dynamic role of artificial intelligence and Big Data in advancing our knowledge, and address approaches and methods for promoting effective communication among governments, industry and the public, and the active involvement of citizens in understanding and addressing radioecological issues.
Presentations will be listed here once the program is finalised.
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Centre Stage 2Measurements of radionuclides in the environment, with a focus on non-temperate situations
Theme 6: Radionuclide mobility and bioavailability in the environment: from data to models
This sub-session focuses on experimental studies, environmental surveys, monitoring programmes and measurement techniques that improve understanding of radionuclide behaviour in the environment. Contributions addressing Southern Hemisphere environments, tropical, arid and other non-temperate climatic conditions are particularly encouraged.
Presentations will be listed here once the program is finalised.
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4:30–5:30 PMPostersPoster session AMeeting Place
Time
4:30–5:30 PM
Location
Meeting Place

Tuesday, 23 February 2027

9:00–10:00 AMKeynoteMahananda DasguptaCentre Stage
Time
9:00–10:00 AM
Speaker
Mahananda Dasgupta
Location
Centre Stage
10:00–10:40 AMIUR awards and presentationsCentre Stage
Time
10:00–10:40 AM
Location
Centre Stage
10:40–11:10 AMMorning teaConference Foyer
11:10 AM–12:30 PM
Concurrent sessions
Centre Stage 1Environmental radiation protection; AI, Big Data, communication and citizen science
Theme 7: Environmental radiation protection, including artificial intelligence and Big Data, communication and citizen science
This session deals with current challenges and developments around environmental radiation protection including adapting to advanced technologies. It will explore the dynamic role of artificial intelligence and Big Data in advancing our knowledge, and address approaches and methods for promoting effective communication among governments, industry and the public, and the active involvement of citizens in understanding and addressing radioecological issues.
Presentations will be listed here once the program is finalised.
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Centre Stage 2Measurements of radionuclides in the environment, with a focus on non-temperate situations
Theme 6: Radionuclide mobility and bioavailability in the environment: from data to models
This sub-session focuses on experimental studies, environmental surveys, monitoring programmes and measurement techniques that improve understanding of radionuclide behaviour in the environment. Contributions addressing Southern Hemisphere environments, tropical, arid and other non-temperate climatic conditions are particularly encouraged.
Presentations will be listed here once the program is finalised.
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12:30–1:30 PMLunchMeeting Place
1:30–3:10 PM
Concurrent sessions
Centre Stage 1Effects of radioactivity: from mechanistic to holistic approaches
Theme 5: Effects of radioactivity: from mechanistic to holistic approaches
The session will focus on mechanistic understanding of the processes inducing radiation effects at different levels of biological organization, including the consequences on ecosystem integrity. Emphasis will be placed on emerging frameworks and approaches, including Adverse Outcome Pathways (AOPs) and exposome-based approaches, that facilitate the translation of molecular and cellular responses into impacts at the population and ecosystem levels.
Presentations will be listed here once the program is finalised.
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Centre Stage 2Measurements of radionuclides in the environment, with a focus on non-temperate situations
Theme 6: Radionuclide mobility and bioavailability in the environment: from data to models
This sub-session focuses on experimental studies, environmental surveys, monitoring programmes and measurement techniques that improve understanding of radionuclide behaviour in the environment. Contributions addressing Southern Hemisphere environments, tropical, arid and other non-temperate climatic conditions are particularly encouraged.
Presentations will be listed here once the program is finalised.
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3:10–3:30 PMAfternoon teaConference Foyer
3:30–5:10 PM
Concurrent sessions
Centre Stage 1Effects of radioactivity: from mechanistic to holistic approaches
Theme 5: Effects of radioactivity: from mechanistic to holistic approaches
The session will focus on mechanistic understanding of the processes inducing radiation effects at different levels of biological organization, including the consequences on ecosystem integrity. Emphasis will be placed on emerging frameworks and approaches, including Adverse Outcome Pathways (AOPs) and exposome-based approaches, that facilitate the translation of molecular and cellular responses into impacts at the population and ecosystem levels.
Presentations will be listed here once the program is finalised.
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Centre Stage 2Emergency preparedness and environmental recovery following nuclear and radiological events
Theme 4: Emergency preparedness and environmental recovery following nuclear and radiological events
This session is an opportunity to assess the preparedness and response strategies deployed to mitigate the impact of nuclear and radiological events, and to explore the restoration of the environment in the wake of nuclear and radiological accidents and events, notably the nuclear accidents at Chornobyl and Fukushima Daiichi.
Presentations will be listed here once the program is finalised.
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5:10–10:00 PMSocialConference dinnerThe Terrace, Royal Botanic Gardens
Time
5:10–10:00 PM
Location
The Terrace, Royal Botanic Gardens
The signature social evening of the conference, overlooking the ornamental lake. Delegate tickets are a $50 add-on, booked during registration. Enter the Gardens via Bridge Gate, corner of Alexandra Avenue and Anderson Street.
SOCIAL FUNCTIONS

Wednesday, 24 February 2027

9:00–10:00 AMKeynoteKeith TaylerCentre Stage
Time
9:00–10:00 AM
Speaker
Keith Tayler
Affiliation
Supervising Scientist, Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australian Government
Location
Centre Stage
10:00–10:40 AMPostersPoster session BMeeting Place
Time
10:00–10:40 AM
Location
Meeting Place
10:40–11:10 AMMorning teaConference Foyer
11:10 AM–12:30 PM
Concurrent sessions
Centre Stage 1Emergency preparedness and environmental recovery following nuclear and radiological events
Theme 4: Emergency preparedness and environmental recovery following nuclear and radiological events
This session is an opportunity to assess the preparedness and response strategies deployed to mitigate the impact of nuclear and radiological events, and to explore the restoration of the environment in the wake of nuclear and radiological accidents and events, notably the nuclear accidents at Chornobyl and Fukushima Daiichi.
Presentations will be listed here once the program is finalised.
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Centre Stage 2Modelling radionuclide mobility and bioavailability in the environment
Theme 6: Radionuclide mobility and bioavailability in the environment: from data to models
This sub-session focuses on the development and application of models used to describe and predict radionuclide transfer processes in different environmental contexts, from short-term releases to long-term assessment scenarios. Contributions covering all modelling approaches, from conservative assessment models to advanced research models, are welcome.
Presentations will be listed here once the program is finalised.
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12:30–1:30 PMLunch and postersMeeting Place
1:30–5:10 PMSocialFree afternoon: delegate toursDeparting from the hotel lobby
Time
1:30–5:10 PM
Location
Departing from the hotel lobby
Choose from the Synchrotron, a guided city walk, the Yarra Valley or the Mornington Peninsula. Tours are booked separately.
SEE THE TOURS

Thursday, 25 February 2027

9:00–10:00 AMKeynoteCécile Asanuma-BriceCentre Stage
Time
9:00–10:00 AM
Speaker
Cécile Asanuma-Brice
Location
Centre Stage
10:00–10:40 AMInvited lecture: Behaviour and remediation of ¹³⁷CsCentre Stage
Time
10:00–10:40 AM
Speaker
Dr Yasutaka
Location
Centre Stage
10:40–11:10 AMMorning teaConference Foyer
11:10 AM–12:30 PM
Concurrent sessions
Centre Stage 1Assessments of the impacts of radioactive releases and waste disposal options, incl. considerations of climate change, sustainability and stewardship
Theme 2: Assessments of the impacts of radioactive releases and waste disposal options, incl. considerations of climate change, sustainability and stewardship
This session is dedicated to the assessment of potential impacts of radioactive releases from various types of facilities, including those associated with radioactive waste management and disposal. It will include consideration of approaches for considering the effect of climate change on the fate of radionuclides in the environment, effects on ecosystems and on human activities, and the influence of such factors on assessments over different timescales.
Presentations will be listed here once the program is finalised.
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Centre Stage 2Fukushima special session
Special session
A themed special session focusing on Fukushima.
Presentations will be listed here once the program is finalised.
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12:30–1:30 PMLunchMeeting Place
1:30–3:10 PM
Concurrent sessions
Centre Stage 1Assessments of the impacts of radioactive releases and waste disposal options, incl. considerations of climate change, sustainability and stewardship
Theme 2: Assessments of the impacts of radioactive releases and waste disposal options, incl. considerations of climate change, sustainability and stewardship
This session is dedicated to the assessment of potential impacts of radioactive releases from various types of facilities, including those associated with radioactive waste management and disposal. It will include consideration of approaches for considering the effect of climate change on the fate of radionuclides in the environment, effects on ecosystems and on human activities, and the influence of such factors on assessments over different timescales.
Presentations will be listed here once the program is finalised.
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Centre Stage 2Fukushima special session
Special session
A themed special session focusing on Fukushima.
Presentations will be listed here once the program is finalised.
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3:10–3:30 PMAfternoon teaMeeting Place
3:30–5:10 PM
Concurrent sessions
Centre Stage 1Assessments of the impacts of radioactive releases and waste disposal options, incl. considerations of climate change, sustainability and stewardship
Theme 2: Assessments of the impacts of radioactive releases and waste disposal options, incl. considerations of climate change, sustainability and stewardship
This session is dedicated to the assessment of potential impacts of radioactive releases from various types of facilities, including those associated with radioactive waste management and disposal. It will include consideration of approaches for considering the effect of climate change on the fate of radionuclides in the environment, effects on ecosystems and on human activities, and the influence of such factors on assessments over different timescales.
Presentations will be listed here once the program is finalised.
View this day on the full program
Centre Stage 2Modelling radionuclide mobility and bioavailability in the environment
Theme 6: Radionuclide mobility and bioavailability in the environment: from data to models
This sub-session focuses on the development and application of models used to describe and predict radionuclide transfer processes in different environmental contexts, from short-term releases to long-term assessment scenarios. Contributions covering all modelling approaches, from conservative assessment models to advanced research models, are welcome.
Presentations will be listed here once the program is finalised.
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5:10–6:30 PMIUR General MeetingCentre Stage 2
Time
5:10–6:30 PM
Location
Centre Stage 2

Friday, 26 February 2027

9:00–10:00 AMKeynoteMat JohansenCentre Stage
Time
9:00–10:00 AM
Speaker
Mat Johansen
Affiliation
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO)
Location
Centre Stage
10:00–10:40 AMDSA invited lecture: New challenges in radioecologyCentre Stage
Time
10:00–10:40 AM
Location
Centre Stage
10:40–11:10 AMMorning teaConference Foyer
11:10 AM–12:30 PM
Concurrent sessions
Centre Stage 1Management of NORM impacted areas: from risk assessment to remediation
Theme 1: Management of NORM impacted areas: from risk assessment to remediation
This session focuses on the topic of managing areas affected by Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM). NORM encompasses multiple aspects in this session, including legacy sites, high-background areas, and sites impacted by radon. The focus extends from comprehensive risk assessment to sustainable and effective remediation strategies, including the dynamic interactions of NORM with the environment and human health.
Presentations will be listed here once the program is finalised.
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Centre Stage 2Developments in measurements and metrology
Theme 3: Developments in measurements and metrology
This session deals with innovations in the field of metrology. For example, application of rapid methods, more sophisticated analytical and measurement techniques, or in situ techniques. Advances in sampling, radiochemical separation/purification techniques, data processing, computer applications, laboratory facilities and field monitoring techniques are welcomed, as well as those on low-cost instrumentation for environmental survey. Quality assurance issues are important in metrology and are also part of the scope of the session.
Presentations will be listed here once the program is finalised.
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12:30–1:30 PMLunchMeeting Place
1:30–3:10 PM
Concurrent sessions
Centre Stage 1Management of NORM impacted areas: from risk assessment to remediation
Theme 1: Management of NORM impacted areas: from risk assessment to remediation
This session focuses on the topic of managing areas affected by Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM). NORM encompasses multiple aspects in this session, including legacy sites, high-background areas, and sites impacted by radon. The focus extends from comprehensive risk assessment to sustainable and effective remediation strategies, including the dynamic interactions of NORM with the environment and human health.
Presentations will be listed here once the program is finalised.
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Centre Stage 2Developments in measurements and metrology
Theme 3: Developments in measurements and metrology
This session deals with innovations in the field of metrology. For example, application of rapid methods, more sophisticated analytical and measurement techniques, or in situ techniques. Advances in sampling, radiochemical separation/purification techniques, data processing, computer applications, laboratory facilities and field monitoring techniques are welcomed, as well as those on low-cost instrumentation for environmental survey. Quality assurance issues are important in metrology and are also part of the scope of the session.
Presentations will be listed here once the program is finalised.
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3:10–3:30 PMAfternoon teaMeeting Place
3:30–4:50 PM
Concurrent sessions
Centre Stage 1Management of NORM impacted areas: from risk assessment to remediation
Theme 1: Management of NORM impacted areas: from risk assessment to remediation
This session focuses on the topic of managing areas affected by Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM). NORM encompasses multiple aspects in this session, including legacy sites, high-background areas, and sites impacted by radon. The focus extends from comprehensive risk assessment to sustainable and effective remediation strategies, including the dynamic interactions of NORM with the environment and human health.
Presentations will be listed here once the program is finalised.
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Centre Stage 2Developments in measurements and metrology
Theme 3: Developments in measurements and metrology
This session deals with innovations in the field of metrology. For example, application of rapid methods, more sophisticated analytical and measurement techniques, or in situ techniques. Advances in sampling, radiochemical separation/purification techniques, data processing, computer applications, laboratory facilities and field monitoring techniques are welcomed, as well as those on low-cost instrumentation for environmental survey. Quality assurance issues are important in metrology and are also part of the scope of the session.
Presentations will be listed here once the program is finalised.
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4:50–5:10 PMConference closingCentre Stage
Time
4:50–5:10 PM
Location
Centre Stage