October 23-26, 2011
The Westin Kierland
Scottsdale, AZ
This seminar will examine the changing fuel market, explore current and future needs and provide a forum to examine challenges facing the fuel industry. Distinguished speakers from domestic and foreign industry and government will provide perspectives on these market and policy issues.
Who Should Attend
- utility fuel managers
- utility executives who manage production economics and risks
- uranium producers, converters, enrichers and fabricators
- nuclear fuel brokers, traders and consultants
- transporters of nuclear materials
- nuclear energy equipment and services suppliers
- energy economists and analysts for financial and investment institutions
- government policymakers and regulators
Sponsorship
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE – Monday Special Event, Seminar Networking Breaks and Site Tour
Each year, NEI assists the organizations or companies that sponsor the Special Event (held Monday evening), networking coffee breaks and continental breakfast during the seminar and a site visit and tour to a neighboring nuclear facility, typically within a half day’s drive of the IUF seminar location. Please consider sponsoring the special event, a networking break during the seminar or a tour to a site of your preference. Typically, the tour would depart from the hotel on Wednesday afternoon and return to the hotel on Thursday late afternoon. NEI would be most pleased to assist in the organization and conduct of a tour. Additional details will be provided in subsequent monthly announcements once a site tour has been sponsored.
Tour
Arizona Public Service has generously offered to sponsor a tour of the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station located near Phoenix, Arizona on Thursday, October 27 at the conclusion of the IUF seminar. It is the largest operating commercial nuclear power station in the United States.
Tour details are as follows:
• Bus leaves Westin Kierland at approximately 7:45 a.m. Thursday, October 27
• Bus returns to hotel at approximately 2:30 p.m. Thursday, October 27
• Driving Tour includes:
• Control room simulator
• Dry cask storage area
• Perimeter tour of APS controlled area
• Meet and greet with APS Senior Management
• Visit and Question and Answer period at APS’s new, off-site Energy Education Center
• Lunch to be provided by APS
• Tour is limited to 45 participants
All participants must present either a valid government issued identification (e.g, U.S. Driver’s License) or current passport. No special attire is needed.
Interested persons must register through NEI’s IUF seminar registration process. First come, first served as the tour is limited to 45 persons. Additional tour details may be obtained by calling John Hazelbaker, APS at (623) 393-5411.
Registration Fees
Save $100 by registering for the meeting on or before September 30, 2011. Registrations received after this date will be processed at the regular fee. All new onsite registration received onsite will charged an additional $100.
Member Non-Member
Advance Registration $850 $1,700
(Registrations received on or before September 30, 2011)
Regular Registration $950 $1,800
(Registrations received after September 30, 2011)
Onsite Registration $1050 $1,900
(Registrations received and processed onsite)
Seminar Schedule
RegistrationSunday 4:30–7 p.m.
Monday 7 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tuesday 7 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Wednesday 7–12:30 p.m.
General SessionsMonday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tuesday 8:30 a.m.–12:30p.m.
Wednesday 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Welcome ReceptionSunday 6–7:30 p.m.
Monday Special Event
Monday 6–7:30 p.m.
Continental BreakfastMonday 7:30–8:30 a.m.
Tuesday 7:30–8:30 a.m.
Wednesday 7:30–8:30 a.m.
Lunch will be on your own each day.
AttireBusiness casual attire is appropriate for the sessions and events.
Hotel Information
The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
6902 E. Greenway Parkway
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Reservations: 480.624.1202
Main Hotel: 480.624.1000
Guest Fax (front desk): 480.624.1350
Hotel information:
www.kierlandresort.com Make your hotel reservation directly with The Westin Kierland at
480.624.1202 and identify yourself as an attendee of the NEI International Uranium Fuel Seminar to secure the room rate of
$219 single/double. Prior to or upon check in, a deposit equal to first and last night stay and tax charge will be billed to your credit card as a deposit.
To guarantee a room at this rate, you must make your reservation by 5 p.m. on September 30. After this date the price and room availability are at the discretion of the hotel. Hotel check in is 4 p.m. and checkout is 12 p.m.
If you have further hotel reservation questions or needs, please contact Arika Johnson at amj@nei.org or 202.739.8092.
Travel Information
Airport Sky Harbor International Airport is approximately 20 miles to the Westin Kierland.
Taxi Taxi service is available outside all terminals. Estimate for taxi to Resort: $50 - $60
Parking Valet Parking is $27 per night
Self Parking is complimentary
Driving Directions from Sky Harbor International Airport * Follow exit signs at Sky Harbor International Airport toward the 24th Street/West Exit.
* Upon exiting terminal area, follow signs for Interstate 10 West.
* Merge onto the I-10 West and immediately follow signs to merge onto AZ-51 North.
* Continue on AZ-51 North for 12 miles to Greenway (exit #12.)
* Exit right (east) onto Greenway and continue for 4.5 miles.
* The Resort will be on your left, approximately 1/4-mile east of 66th Street/Clubgate Drive.
Car-Rental Discount Hertz Rent-A-Car is offering NEI a meeting discount. To make your reservation, call Hertz at 800.654.3131 and refer to discount number 189851.
Budget Rent-A-Car is also offering NEI a meeting discount. To make your reservation, call Budget at 800.527.0700 and refer to the NEI corporate discount number BCD S192751, or reserve a car
online.