July 15-18, 2012
Walt Disney World Swan
Orlando, Fla.

Who Should Attend

The 2012 U.S. Women in Nuclear conference is ideal for individuals working in any aspect of nuclear energy, science and technology throughout the United States. The conference provides perspectives from national authorities on key issues, as well as ample professional development opportunities for attendees.

About U.S. WIN

U.S. Women in Nuclear is the premier network of more than 5,000 women and men who work in nuclear- and radiation-related fields around the country.  To find out more about U.S. WIN, please visit the group’s Web site at www.winus.org.

---

CONFERENCE INFORMATION

Registration will begin at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 15, and remain open during conference hours.

Conference sessions will be held at the following times:
Monday    8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Tuesday   8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Continental breakfast will be provided on Monday and Tuesday at 7 a.m.  Lunch will be provided Monday and Tuesday.

U.S. Women in Nuclear will host an opening networking reception Sunday, July 15, 7-8 p.m.

The Special Event will be held from 7–10 p.m. on Monday, July 16. Transportation will be provided.

The conference adjourns at 5 p.m. Tuesday.  A informal wine and cheese reception will take place from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday night.

Business casual attire is appropriate for the meeting and all events.

---

REGISTRATION FEES

Save $100 by registering for the meeting no later than June 18.  Attendees registering after this date will pay the regular fee.

	Member	Non-Member
Advance Registration    (Registraion received by June 18, 2012)	$575	$1150
Regular Registration    (Registraion received after June 18, 2012)	$675	$1250
Onsite Registration  (Registraion received after July 6, 2012 or onsite)	$775	$1350

---

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND OPTIONAL TOURS

U. S. Women in Nuclear Professional Development Seminar
Wednesday, July 18

Organizational Effectiveness Causal Analysis
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Cost:  $150

This session will provide an overview of effective methods to analyze the organizational causes of events at nuclear facilities.   The seminar will explore proven techniques for considering organizational effectiveness, including common cause analysis, the INPO Performance Model, stream analysis for vertical and horizontal drivers/causes, and organizational road mapping.  The session will include both instructional guidelines and hands-on activities in the techniques. 

This Seminar is co-sponsored by INPO.   Tom Kriesel of INPO and Peg Lucky of CENG, LLC, will provide the instruction.  A certificate of completion will be issued to all participants.

 

Technical Tours
Wednesday, July 18

Progress Energy Florida
Crystal River Unit 3

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: $65

Crystal River Unit 3 is owned and operated by Progress Energy.  The single-unit, 860-MW Crystal River Nuclear Plant is located near Crystal River, Fla., on a site that also includes four coal-fired generating units that generate 2,311 MW.  Crystal River 3 is a pressurized water reactor and has provided safe, clean and affordable nuclear power.

Kennedy Space Center

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: $65

Short of becoming an astronaut, there's no better way to get a glimpse of Kennedy Space Center. Included in the tour is an inside view of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB). Guests will be able to walk along the Transfer Aisle, used to move elements of rockets among the building's four High Bays, and possibly see a space shuttle orbiter being prepared for display in its new home. Other sites on the tour include the NASA Causeway, Launch Pad A/B Camera Stop and the amazing Apollo/Saturn V Center.     

Attendees are limited to two guests, and all guests must be over the age of 12.

Port Canaveral Submarine Tour

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: $65

The U.S. Navy invites Women In Nuclear to Port Canaveral to tour one of its newest fast attack VIRGINIA Class submarines.    You will get a ‘behind-the-scenes’ look at how the Navy’s sailors operate and maintain the most formidable Fleet of nuclear-powered submarines on the planet, and apply nuclear energy and fundamentals of engineering in ways that not only help to defend our national security but also serve to better our world. 

Guests should not sign up for this tour unless they are in good health. Navy submarines, by their very nature, present certain hazards not normally encountered ashore. These hazards require persons on board to exercise a higher degree of care for their own safety.

U.S. citizenship is required to attend this tour and all required paperwork must be completed prior to departure from the hotel.

---

HOTEL INFORMATION

Walt Disney World Swan
1000 EPCOT Resorts Boulevard
Orlando, Fla. 32830
Hotel: 407.934.4000

Hotel Information:www.swananddolphin.com
City Information: www.visitorlando.com

U.S Women in Nuclear has secured a room rate of $149 single/double.  To guarantee a room and this rate, the reservation must be made by June 25; after this date, room availability is at the discretion of the hotel and may include a $25 per day increase in rate.  Rooms may sell out before the reservation deadline, so make your reservation early!  Hotel cancellations must be made 72 hours prior to scheduled arrival to avoid a room charge.  

Hotel Phone: 888-828-8850
Online Reservations: Click here

Note:  The Swan is sold out on July 19th and 20th after the conference due to another conference.  Please keep this in mind when making your plans.

---

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Location
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin  is located in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., as part of the Walt Disney World complex. Located next to Disney's Boardwalk, the Swan and Dolphin has the unique opportunity to be a great place for meetings as well as a wonderful place to bring the family.  Restaurants and shops are only a short walk away and many of the other amenities Walt Disney World is famous are a short ride away.
 
Airport
The Swan and Dolphin is approximately 20 miles from Orlando International Airport (MCO)

Taxi
Fares for taxis from Orlando International Airport are approximately $50

Mears Shuttle
The Mears shared ride shuttle is the most economical way to travel to the hotel.  As discount has been arranged for round-trip transportation.   Please click here or download the form to received the discount. When make your reservation, please use the Swan Hotel as your destination.

Parking
Parking at the Swan and Dolphin is $15 per day for self-parking and $20 per day for valet. Each includes in-and-out privileges

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 also is offering NEI a meeting discount.  To make your reservation, call Budget at 800.527.0700 and refer to the NEI discount number BCD S192751, or reserve a car online at www.budget.com/.