CALL FOR PAPERS

COMING SOON!

THE CALL FOR PAPERS AND PD PROPOSALS IN NOW CLOSED

The theme of the conference is “Remaining Calm Among the Waves: Radiation Protection In A Changing World.”

CRPA 2027 will provide opportunities to experience the full spectrum of radiation protection & health physics topics with a host of speakers from our radiation protection community. The tide is changing and we will have special emphasis on emerging technologies and evolving practices, as well as highlighting the students and young professionals who are riding the wave of innovation and helping to shape the future of radiation protection and safety.

The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) invites all radiation protection professionals, including students, to submit abstracts for oral presentations – including panel discussions and interactive sessions – and/or posters that support the conference theme or are relevant to radiation protection and safety.

Topic areas include, but are not limited to:

  • Radiation protection in nuclear power & other industry settings
  • Emergency preparedness and response, including lessons learned from emergency or unplanned situations
  • Incorporating radiation protection into new & innovative technologies
  • Balancing radiation protection and radiopharmaceutical production
  • Patient radiation safety in medical settings
  • Risk management and communication, education, and awareness
  • Effective training programs & strategies
  • New developments or research in radiobiology or epidemiological studies
  • Laser safety
  • New or changing regulatory expectations and objectives

 

Presentations and posters on any other aspects of radiation protection are also welcome, including work still in progress.

Anthony J. MacKay Student Paper Contest

The Student Paper Contest will also be held during the conference. Submissions to the Contest are to be made via the Student Paper Contest page of the CRPA website. The deadline for submissions in November 20, 2026. Those not selected as finalists will have the opportunity to submit their paper for consideration as part of the regular scientific program by the conference abstract submission deadline, should they wish to do so.

Guidelines

  • Abstracts may be submitted in either English or French, however, all oral presentations will be in English and simultaneous translation will not be available.
  • Oral presentations will be limited to 20 minutes, including questions and answers, unless otherwise agreed upon by the LOC.
  • An LCD data projector, microphone, computer (PC), and screen are included as part of the standard audio-visual package in each session room.
  • Sessions will not be recorded.
  • Posters will be on display in the Exhibit Hall and/or Registration Area during conference hours.
  • The Local Organizing Committee will endeavour to make decisions on Presentation and Poster abstract submissions by January 15, 2027.
  • If your work is selected for presentation during the conference, you are required to register and travel to the conference at your own expense to present your work in person, unless otherwise arranged by the LOC. 

Submission Deadline: December 15, 2026 –

 23:59 Pacific Time

TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL CONFERENCE PRESENTATION
CRPA 2027 PRESENTATION ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
CRPA 2027 Poster Abstract Submission

Become a Member!

It’s not necessary to be a CRPA member to attend or participate in the conference, but we encourage you to visit the CRPA website to learn more about the benefits of membership.

Travel Information

Air Travel Discounts

Information on discounts offered by Air Canada, WestJet, and Porter Airlines is available here.

International Travel

If you are travelling from outside of North America, please read the information on international travel and visas here.

Questions?

Scientific Program: [email protected]

PD Course Proposals: [email protected]

Registration: [email protected]

General Conference Inquiries: [email protected]