2nd International Summit on the Future of Neutrinoless Double-beta Decay

Canada/Eastern
SNOLAB

SNOLAB

Blaire Flynn (SNOLAB), Samantha Kuula (SNOLAB)
Description

Event overview

The nature of the neutrino is a top international scientific priority. Neutrinoless double-beta decay is one of the most promising experimental techniques to answer key questions about the nature of this elusive particle. There is an international effort to support the continued progress in the search for neutrinoless double-beta decay. The purpose of the 2nd International Summit on the Future of Double Beta Decay is to bring together stakeholders in this pursuit to continue discussions on the strategy and path to progress in this scientific priority.

Agenda

Review the summit agenda here and find it attached below in PDF format.

SNOLAB Tours

Find the SNOLAB Visitor Information Guide here and attached below. Tours of the SNOLAB underground campus will be available for those interested and the visitor guide linked below provides information about travelling underground. If your are interested in what a typical visit to SNOLAB is like, view this video to learn more. Any questions regarding tours can be directed to outreach@snolab.ca.  

Tours of the SNOLAB surface clean rooms and machine shop facilities will be available on Friday, April 28th between 4-5PM.

Local Organizing Committee

Erica Brunelle (Administrative Assistant, SNOLAB)

Jodi Cooley (Executive Director, SNOLAB)

Blaire Flynn (Education and Outreach Officer, SNOLAB)

Jeter Hall (Director of Research, SNOLAB)

Samantha Kuula (Chief Business Officer, SNOLAB)

Michael Whitehouse (Communications Officer, SNOLAB) 

Registration
2nd International Summit on Neutrinoless Double Beta Decay
  • Thursday, April 27
    • 7:00 AM
      Transportation to SNOLAB

      Shuttle Buses Providing Transport to SNOLAB; Optional if you are renting your own vehicle.

    • Welcome: Arrival and Registration SNOLAB

      SNOLAB

      Fraser Duncan Auditorium

      Breakfast & refreshments will be provided.

    • 1
      Land acknowledgement

      Will Morin is an Anishinaabek/Ojibway educator, artist, and cultural advisor. He will provide a land acknowledgement and welcome.

      Speaker: Will Morin
    • 2
      Welcome from SNOLAB

      Online meeting link: https://bit.ly/snolab-summit-day-one

      Speaker: Dr Jodi Cooley (SNOLAB)
    • 3
      Canadian Sub-Atomic Physics Long Range Plan
      Speaker: Brigitte Vachon (McGill University, (CA))
    • 4
      Discussion & Question Period
    • 10:15 AM
      Coffee Break
    • 5
      nEXO Presentation
      Speakers: Beatrice Franke (TRIUMF), Thomas Brunner (McGill University)
    • 6
      Discussion & Question Period
    • 7
    • 8
      Discussion & Question Period
    • 12:45 PM
      Lunch Break

      Lunch provided by SNOLAB

    • 9
      CUPID Presentation
      Speakers: Dr Matteo Biassoni, Prof. Yury Kolomensky
    • 10
      Discussion & Question Period
    • 11
      Beyond Tonne Scale Talk
      Speaker: Art McDonald
    • 12
      Discussion & Question Period
    • 13
      Closed Session for Funding Agencies Room 201 & 301

      Room 201 & 301

      SNOLAB

      These sessions are by invitation only.

    • 3:30 PM
      Coffee Break
    • 14
      SNOLAB Virtual Seminar - SNO+

      Online meeting link: https://bit.ly/snolab-summit-day-one

      Speaker: Prof. Mark Chen
    • 15
      Discussion & Question Period
    • 5:15 PM
      Transportation from SNOLAB to hotels
    • 7:00 PM
      No-host dinner at location of choice Various locations in Sudbury

      Various locations in Sudbury

      Explore restaurants in Sudbury here: https://discoversudbury.ca/food-drink/

    • 16
      Land acknowledgement

      Will Morin is a local Anishinaabek/Ojibway an educator, artist, and cultural consultant. He will provide a land acknowledgement and welcome.

      Speaker: Will Morin
    • 5:30 AM
      Transportation to SNOLAB (Tour group 1)

      Shuttle busses from hotels to SNOLAB for those assigned to Tour 1.
      Breakfast will be provided underground.

    • 6:30 AM
      Tour of SNOLAB underground campus (Tour group 1 only)
    • 9:00 AM
      Transportation to SNOLAB (Tour group 2)

      Shuttle buses to SNOLAB; optional if you are getting rental vehicle.

    • 9:30 AM
      Arrival and welcome

      Breakfast provided at SNOLAB.

    • 17
      Closed Session for Funding Agencies Room 201 & 301

      Room 201 & 301

      SNOLAB

      These sessions are by invitation only.

    • 11:15 AM
      Tour of SNOLAB underground campus (Tour group 2 only)
    • 12:00 PM
      Lunch break

      Lunch provided at SNOLAB.

    • 18
      Scientific Colloquium

      Meeting link: https://bit.ly/snolab-summit-day-two

      Speaker: David McKeen (TRIUMF)
    • 19
      Discussion & Question Period
    • 20
      Scientific Talk

      Meeting link: https://bit.ly/snolab-summit-day-two

      Speaker: Steffon Luoma
    • 21
      Discussion & Question Period
    • 3:30 PM
      Surface clean lab & machine shop tours

      Meet in the SNOLAB lobby to sign up for guided tours of the surface clean labs and the surface machine shop facilities.

    • 4:00 PM
      Coffee break
    • 4:30 PM
      Break
    • 22
      Summit closeout session
      Speaker: Jodi Cooley
    • Transportation to Hotels

      Shuttle buses providing transportation from SNOLAB to hotels. Optional if you are renting your own vehicle.

    • Transportation to Gala Dinner

      Transportation from hotels to Dinner. Optional if you are renting your own vehicle.

    • 7:00 PM
      Summit Gala Dinner Respect is Burning Kitchen and Bar

      Respect is Burning Kitchen and Bar

      82 Durham St, Sudbury, ON P3E 3M6