Clay Conference 2027 - Antwerp, Belgium

4-9 April 2027
In the spring of 2027, researchers and experts from around the world will gather in Antwerp, Belgium, for the 10th International Conference on Clays in Natural and Engineered Barriers for Radioactive Waste Confinement. The focus of this conference is on the use of clay as both the natural barrier and an engineered barrier for geological disposal of waste. Clay rocks are being considered in a number of countries as potential host rocks. Swelling clays are considered as engineered barriers in a wide variety of host rocks. A series of natural and engineered barriers act in concert in a multibarrier system to isolate the radioactive waste and contain the radionuclides in the long term. In order to increase confidence in the long-term safety provided by the multibarrier system, multidisciplinary approaches are required in order to provide a detailed characterization of the clay barriers and their confinement properties, but also to assess the behaviour of engineered and natural barriers over time. A great emphasis is put on implementation-oriented topics in order to reflect the progress made in geological disposal projects across Europe. Each technology used for construction, operation, and closure of this facility can have an impact in the evolution of the clay barrier(s) in each multibarrier system in the long term.

A Unique Venue: A Room with a ZOO
This edition of the Clay Conference will take place at the inspiring A Room with a ZOO convention centre, an exceptional venue located in the heart of Antwerp’s historic zoo.

Discover the venue: https://www.aroomwithazoo.com/en/

Stay tuned
Registration, abstract submission, and the full programme will be announced in the coming months. More information will appear on this website soon. We look forward to welcoming you to the Clay Conference 2027!

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