Grand Hyatt Washington
July 20-24, 2009
U.S. Women in Nuclear is pleased to host WiN Global in Washington, D.C., July 20-24. This year's conference theme is “Enhancing Our World Through Nuclear Technology.”
Breakout sessions will cover a range of technical topics and professional development opportunities. WiN Global chapter representatives also will report on their respective country activities.
Conference InformationRegistration will begin at 11 a.m. on Sunday July 19, and remain open during conference hours.
Conference sessions will be held at the following times:
Tuesday, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–noon
Continental breakfast will be provided Tuesday through Thursday at 7: a.m. Lunch will be provided Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
WIN will host an welxcome reception Monday, July 20 from 6–8 p.m., as well as a special event Tuesday, July 21, from 7–10 p.m.
The conference adjourns at noon on Thursday, July 23.
RegistrationSave $100 by registering for the meeting no later than June 29. Registrations received after this date will be processed at the regular fee.
Member Non-member
Advance Registration $625 $1,250
(Registrations received before June 29)
Regular Registration $725 $1,350
(Registrations received after June 29)
Hotel Information
There are two official hotels for the Combined U.S. Women in Nuclear and WiN Global Conference. Please contact each hotel directly to make reservations.
Headquarters Hotel
Grand Hyatt Washington1000 H Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Hotel Reservations: 202.582.1234
Toll-Free Reservations: 800.233.1234
Make your hotel reservation directly with the Grand Hyatt Washington and identify yourself as an attendee of the Women in Nuclear meeting to secure the rate of $209 per night, single or double occupancy. All room rates are subject to the current occupancy tax. After June 19, the rate will be at the hotel’s discretion. Reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card. The hotel must receive cancellations by one day before the day of scheduled arrival to avoid a one-night charge. Early departures must be stated prior to check-in to avoid a one-night charge.
Additional Hotel
Marriott Crystal Gateway1700 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA 22202
Hotel Reservations: 703.920.3230
Toll-Free Reservations: 800.228.9290
Make your hotel reservation directly with the Marriott Crystal Gateway and identify yourself as an attendee of the Women in Nuclear meeting to secure the rate of $169 per night, single or double occupancy. All room rates are subject to the current occupancy tax. After June 19, the rate will be at the hotel’s discretion. Reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card. The hotel must receive cancellations by 6 p.m. the day of scheduled arrival to avoid a one-night charge. Early departures must be stated prior to check-in to avoid a one-night charge.
The Marriott Crystal Gateway is located across the river from Washington, D.C., and approximately eight miles from the Grand Hyatt Washington. The Grand Hyatt can be accessed in two ways. By Metro, Washington’s subway, take the blue-line train from the Crystal City metro station to Metro Center, approximately 15 minutes away.
Shuttle bus service will be provided periodically throughout the conference based on event timing. Please refer back to this site for more information as it becomes available.
Technical ToursThe conference will host five technical tours to various facilities around the area. The tours will take place on July 20 and 24. Technical tours will include Calvert Cliffs, North Anna, Three Mile Island, Peach Bottom and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Operations Center.
Monday, July 20
Nuclear Power Plant Tours
8 a.m.–4:30 pp.m.Buses will depart at 8 a.m. Lunch will be provided.
North Anna Power StationMineral, Va.
North Anna generates 1,786 megawatts from its two units—enough electricity to power 450,000 homes. Unit 1 began commercial operation in June 1978, and Unit 2 followed in December 1980.
Peach Bottom Atomic Power StationYork County, Pa.
Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, located on the west bank of the Conowingo Pond (Susquehanna River), is a three-unit nuclear generating facility. Unit 1 was a 40-megawatt experimental high-temperature, helium-cooled and graphite-moderated reactor. During its seven-year life (1967-1974), Unit 1 provided valuable technical and cost data to U.S. utilities for application to larger plants.
Units 2 and 3 are boiling water reactors capable of generating 1,140 megawatts each. Both units began commercial operation in 1974.
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Operations Center* 8 –11:30 a.m.and 1–4:30 p.m.
Attendees are invited to experience the inner workings of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Operations Center, which serves as a focal coordination point for communicating with the NRC licensees, state entities and other federal agencies on operating events in both the nuclear reactor and materials industries. The tour will address the roles and responsibilities of the various teams that comprise the NRC response organization when it is staffed during an emergency involving an NRC-licensed facility. It will also address the resources that the NRC utilizes when communicating information to external stakeholders and receiving information from the licensees during an emergency.
Friday, July 24
8 a.m.–4:30 pp.m.Buses will depart at 8 a.m. Lunch will be provided.
Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power PlantLusby, Md.
Calvert Cliffs is a two-unit pressurized water reactor located on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay in southern Maryland. Calvert Cliffs 1 (873 megawatts) began generating electricity in 1975 and Unit 2 (864 megawatts) joined the system in 1977.
In March 2000, Calvert Cliffs opened a new chapter in nuclear power history by becoming the first plant in the United States to earn 20-year extensions of its operating licenses from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Three Mile Island Generating StationLondonderry Township, Pa.
The station is built on an island in the Susquehanna River. Three Mile Island 1 began commercial operations on Sept. 2, 1974. The initial construction cost for the plant was about $400 million. FirstEnergy Corp. owns Three Mile Island 2, the reactor damaged during an accident in 1979.
Three Mile Island 1 is a pressurized water reactor designed by Babcock and Wilcox. The plant is capable of generating 850 net megawatts—enough power to support the electricity needs of over 300,000 average American homes.
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Operations Center 8 –11:30 a.m.and 1–4:30 p.m.
Attendees are invited to experience the inner workings of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Operations Center, which serves as a focal coordination point for communicating with the NRC licensees, state entities and other federal agencies on operating events in both the nuclear reactor and materials industries. The tour will address the roles and responsibilities of the various teams that comprise the NRC response organization when it is staffed during an emergency involving an NRC-licensed facility. It will also address the resources that the NRC utilizes when communicating information to external stakeholders and receiving information from the licensees during an emergency.
Optional Events
Sunday, July 19
Cultural Tour of Washington1–5 p.m.
Enjoy the city of Washington by exploring all it has to offer by foot. Groups will be led by members of the U.S. Women in Nuclear delegation. Please be aware that this will be a walking tour during the warm summer months in Washington.
Wednesday, July 22
The Great American Pastime5:30–10 p.m.
Join fellow attendees at the great American pastime with Washington’s home baseball team, the Nationals. The Nationals will take on the New York Mets at Nationals Park. Fee includes tickets and a cookout prior to the game.
Thursday, July 23
Captiol Outreach-Visits to U.S. Congress and Obama Administration1:30–5 p.m.
Join a small group in visiting the offices of members of Congress. These visits will allow you to educate leaders and their staff on the benefits of nuclear energy. Hill visits involve discussion and a question-and-answer session. They are an excellent opportunity for professional development. Plan to attend four to five meetings, with each visit lasting from 10 to 15 minutes. Preparation for visits will be included in the WIN program.
Mount Vernon Tour1:30–5 p.m.
Mount Vernon is the most popular historic estate in America. Located just 16 miles south of Washington, D.C., and 8 miles south of Old Town Alexandria, Va., the plantation rests on the banks of the Potomac River.
Visitors are invited to tour the mansion and more than a dozen outbuildings, including the slave quarters, kitchen, stables and greenhouse. Stroll four different gardens, hike the forest trail and explore the “George Washington: Pioneer Farmer” site, a four-acre working farm that includes a re-creation of Washington's 16-sided treading barn. George and Martha Washington rest in peace in the tomb where wreath-laying ceremonies are held daily, and the Slave Memorial and Burial Ground is nearby.
Transportation
Grand Hyatt
Reagan National Airport (DCA), the closest airport to the hotel, is a 20-minute drive away. The blue-line train on the Metro will take you from National Airport to the Metro Center station for approximately $1.50. Follow the 11th Street exit to the lobby of the Grand Hyatt. A taxi will cost approximately $15.
Dulles Airport (IAD) is a 45-minute drive to the hotel. A taxi from Dulles Airport to the Grand Hyatt will cost approximately $50. SuperShuttle and Airport Express provide shuttle service to the Grand Hyatt for $38 each way with no advance reservation.
Baltimore-Washington Airport (BWI) is a one-hour drive to the hotel. A taxi from BWI to the Grand Hyatt will cost approximately $65. SuperShuttle and Airport Express provide shuttle service to the Grand Hyatt for $30 each way with no advance reservation.
Parking is provided at the Grand Hyatt for $30 per day for valet, $20 for self-parking.
Marriott Crystal Gateway
Reagan National Airport (DCA), the closest airport to the hotel, is a 5-minute drive away. The hotel offers complimentary shuttle to and from the airport.
Dulles Airport (IAD) is a 45-minute drive to the hotel. A taxi from Dulles Airport to the Marriott Crystal Gateway will cost approximately $45. SuperShuttle and Airport Express provide shuttle service to the hotel for $38 each way with no advance reservation.
Baltimore-Washington Airport (BWI) is a one-hour drive to the hotel. A taxi from BWI to the Marriott Crystal Gateway will cost approximately $65. SuperShuttle and Airport Express provide shuttle service to the hotel for $48 each way with no advance reservation.
Parking is provided at the Marriott for $25 per day for valet, $19 for self-parking.
