The upcoming 2026 ETI 2.0 Workshop will be held at The Ohio State University – Ohio Union in Columbus, OH, on March 19 – 20. Participants from university partners, national laboratories, and government will come together to review the research projects funded by NNSA’s Office of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Research and Development (DNN R&D). This workshop is a great opportunity to strengthen the research collaboration between the national labs and the universities in support of innovative technologies across three thrust areas for nuclear nonproliferation. It also fosters and cultivates a research and educational environment where students can interact with peers from universities and scientists from the national labs. In addition to the welcome remarks and plenary presentations, the workshop will feature technical talks, poster presentations, a recruitment session, and lab tour. All presenters will attend in-person.
Registration
Please register here (or scan its QR code). There will be a registration fee for in-person participants (including continental breakfasts, refreshments at breaks, lunches, and workshop reception):
- Early Bird Registration (before EOD January 16): $275/person
- Regular Registration (January 17 – February 27): $325/person
Agenda
The preliminary workshop agenda will be available soon.
Abstracts, Presentation Slides, Posters, and Video Recordings
- The presentation abstracts will be available soon.
- The presentation slides and posters will be available soon, with presenters’ release approvals.
Venue Location
The Ohio State University – Ohio Union
1739 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43210
Event Parking
Ohio Union South Garage (daily max $19.25)
1759 North High Street Columbus, Ohio 43210 (View Map)
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Getting There
Flying into Columbus (CMH) via John Glenn Columbus International Airport is recommended.
Hotels
Address: 2110 Tuttle Park Place Columbus, Ohio 43210
Distance to Conference Venue: 0.8 mile
Discounted Nightly Rate: $164
Parking: Guests can choose between convenient valet parking ($35 overnight with in/out privileges, $20 day use) or self-parking in the Lane Avenue Parking Garage, at an hourly fee.
(We have held a block of rooms at the Blackwell Inn. To coordinate your reservation, please utilize the booking link: 2026 ETI2.0 Workshop or you may phone 866-247-4003 and ask for the Consortium for Enabling Technologies & Innovation Workshop room block utilizing group booking code: NUCLABETIMAR26. Reservation requests must be made no later than Monday, February 16, 2026 to receive this rate.)
** Other Nearby Hotel Options **
| Hilton Columbus Downtown Address: 402 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio, 43215 Distance to Conference Venue: 2.1 miles Average Nightly Rate: $219 Parking: On-Site Parking, $43/day self park; $50/day valet |
| Marriott Columbus OSU Address: 3100 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio, 43202 Distance to Conference Venue: 2.8 miles Average Nightly Rate: $152 Parking: Complimentary On-Site Parking, Complimentary Local Shuttle. |
| Homewood Suites by Hilton® Columbus/OSU, OH Address: 1576 West Lane Avenue, Columbus, Ohio, 43221 Distance to Conference Venue: 2.8 miles Average Nightly Rate: $211 Parking: On-Site Parking, Daily: $5.50 |
| TownePlace Suites Columbus North – OSU Address: 1640 West Lane Avenue, Columbus, Ohio, 43221 Distance to Conference Venue: 3.1 miles Average Nightly Rate: $169 Parking: On-Site Parking, Daily: $5.92 |
Weather of Columbus in March
- The average temperature in Columbus in March for a typical day ranges from a high of 51°F (10°C) to a low of 31°F (-0.5°C).
- Snowfall is unlikely, with the average day having only a small chance of rain or snow, and an even smaller chance of accumulating any significant amount.
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