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67th IAEA General Conference
25 – 29 September 2023, Vienna International Centre, Vienna
Monday, 25 September
25 September 2023, 17:15
Member States Side Events
Advanced Nuclear Renaissance: Accelerating Energy System Decarbonization
To meet decarbonization goals, nations need to move away from siloed thinking and consider the complex interactions of power, gas, heat and transport, as well as the different ways in which energy might be supplied, managed and consumed in the future in order to encourage a collaborative environment of policy, regulation and smart investment to unlock innovation and deliver tangible change. This event will explore the potential uses and roles of advanced nuclear technology in supporting a decarbonized energy system, in time to make a significant contribution to decarbonization by 2050. This event is organized by the United Kingdom.
This event will be held on Monday, 25 September 2023, from 5.15 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. in Conference Room M4, M Building, ground floor.
Tuesday, 26 September
This event will highlight the progress of the decommissioning of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, as well as the progress of the reconstruction of affected areas in Fukushima. This event is organized by Japan.
This event will be held on Tuesday, 26 September 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. in Conference Room CR7, C Building, seventh floor.
26 September 2023, 9:00
Member States Side Events
SMART SMR Demonstration Project: Towards a Low Carbon Future with Global Partners
This event will showcase an innovative small modular reactor (SMR) demonstration project using the system-integrated modular advanced reactor (SMART), which is set to transform our energy landscape. In collaboration with participants from multiple countries across North America, the Middle East, Asia and beyond, SMART’s potential in creating a clean and sustainable energy future will be explored. SMART’s diverse applications, including hydrogen production and oil sand processing, underscore its pivotal role in advancing the low carbon economy. Together with our partners, we aim to expedite progress towards global net zero targets. This event is organized by the Republic of Korea.
This event will be held on Tuesday, 26 September 2023, from 9.00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. in Conference Room CR3, C Building, seventh floor.
The event will be also accessible virtually.
This event will enable discussions by the Board of Representatives of the Co-operative Agreement for Arab States in Asia for Research, Development and Training related to Nuclear Science and Technology (ARASIA).
This event will be held on Tuesday, 26 September 2023, from 9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. in Conference Room M6, M Building, ground floor.
26 September 2023, 9:30
Secretariat Side Events
How the IAEA Supports Member States in the Event of Nuclear and Radiological Incidents and Emergencies
This event will explain how the IAEA’s Incident and Emergency Centre has historically supported Member States in nuclear and radiological emergencies, and how its work has evolved in relation to emergency preparedness and response to recent events.
This event will be held on Tuesday, 26 September 2023, from 9.30 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. in Conference Room CR4, C Building, seventh floor.
26 September 2023, 10:00
Member States Side Events
Development and Clinical Applications of Theranostic Radiopharmaceuticals in Iran
In the Islamic Republic of Iran, cancer is the third leading cause of death. In 2018, about 110 000 cancer cases were reported, resulting in the loss of about 56 000 lives. To enhance the country’s effective clinical utilization of new generation theranostic radiopharmaceuticals at the national level, ongoing efforts focus on strengthening capacity in the areas of research and development as well as production and quality control of new generation theranostic radiopharmaceuticals, such as PET-based radiopharmaceuticals, and therapeutic peptide-based radiopharmaceuticals through different national/international projects. This event is organized by the Islamic Republic of Iran.
This event will be held on Tuesday, 26 September 2023, from 10.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. in Conference Room M7, M Building, ground floor.
26 September 2023, 10:00
Secretariat Side Events
IAEA Missions in Support of In-Service Inspections of Research Reactors
The event will present the scope, techniques and recent examples of missions conducted by the IAEA to support in-service inspections of research reactors, using the IAEA equipment available for the visual examination of internal structures and components of reactors.
This event will be held on Tuesday, 26 September 2023, from 10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. at ESPACE M0E, M Building, ground floor.
The purpose of the event, organized by Italy, is to illustrate the historical evolution of nuclear forensics and to provide an overview of its progress along the revolutionary lines of the industry 4.0 concept. The status of nuclear forensics, the use of the most advanced deployable technologies and future perspectives will be discussed. In addition, the event will feature international experts in radiological crime scene management, training, nuclear forensic interpretation, and national nuclear forensic library creation and interrogation. This event is organized by Italy.
This event will be held on Tuesday, 26 September 2023, from 10.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. in Conference Room CR2, C Building, second floor.
26 September 2023, 10:00
Secretariat Side Events
The Next Generation of Nuclear Professionals: How the IAEA Supports Development
This event will introduce the IAEA Nuclear Energy Management Schools and will share some future activities. It will be of interest both to Member States interested in hosting an NEM School, as well as to potential participants in future NEM Schools.
This event will be held on Tuesday, 26 September 2023, from 10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. at ESPACE M01, M Building, first floor.
26 September 2023, 10:30
Secretariat Side Events
100 IPPAS Missions: A Major Milestone for the IAEA’s Flagship Mission in the Area of Physical Protection
The International Physical Protection Advisory Service (IPPAS), which was offered for the first time by the IAEA in 1996, provides peer advice on implementing international instruments and IAEA guidance on the protection of nuclear and other radioactive material, and on associated facilities and activities.
This event will commemorate the significant milestone of 100 IPPAS missions. The 100th IPPAS mission is expected to be conducted by the end of the 2023.
This event will be held on Tuesday, 26 September 2023, from 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. in Conference Room M5, M Building, ground floor.
26 September 2023, 10:30
Member States Side Events
ASN–STUK–SÚJB Joint Early Review of the NUWARD SMR Design
At this event organized by France, three nuclear regulatory authorities (the Nuclear Safety Authority (ASN, France), the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK, Finland) and the State Office for Nuclear Safety (SÚJB, Czech Republic)) will share their experience and feedback on the joint review they conducted on the safety options for the NUWARD small modular reactor (SMR) design at an early stage of its development. The work focused on SMR-related topics most relevant to safety. NUWARD’s representative will also share their views on the initiative. This event is organized by France.
This event will be held on Tuesday, 26 September 2023, from 10.30 a.m. to 12.00 noon in Conference Room CR3, C Building, seventh floor.
26 September 2023, 10:30
Secretariat Side Events
Recruitment at the IAEA: Attracting Diverse Talent from Member States
During this event, IAEA Recruitment Officers will provide a high-level overview of the IAEA's recruitment process and existing talent outreach tools, such as recruitment missions and pipelines, aimed to find qualified and diverse professional across Member States.
Additionally, MTHR will share with Member States information about the different contract modalities that the IAEA offers, with particular focus on the cooperation with Member States on the Cost-Free Experts and the Junior Professional Programmes.
This event will be held on Tuesday, 26 September 2023, from 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. in Conference Room M4, M Building, ground floor.
26 September 2023, 11:30
Secretariat Side Events
Human Resources Planning for Research Reactor Programmes
The event will present a new IAEA software tool for modelling human resources development for new and existing national research reactor programmes and will outline the support provided by the IAEA in using this tool.
This event will be held on Tuesday, 26 September 2023, from 11.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. at ESPACE M01, M Building, first floor.
Since its launch in May 2021, the Nuclear Technology for Controlling Plastic Pollution (NUTEC Plastics) initiative has made progress in addressing plastic pollution on two fronts: at point of source, by introducing new technologies to improve plastic recycling; and in the ocean, where the bulk of plastic waste ends up. This event will show some graphical representations of the progress to date, the initiative’s prospects and the direction it is moving in.
This event will be held on Tuesday, 26 September 2023, from 11.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. at ESPACE M0E, M Building, ground floor.
At this event, Member States will provide brief updates on their accomplishments during the initial phase of the Rays of Hope initiative. Anchor centres will also be presented. Donors will be invited to speak about the provision of support to the initiative.
The event will be held on Tuesday, 26 September 2023, from 11.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. in Conference Room CR7, C Building, seventh floor.
26 September 2023, 12:00
Member States Side Events
IFMIF–DONES: The Present and Future of Fusion Energy Strategy
The construction phase of the International Fusion Materials Irradiation Facility–DEMO Oriented Neutron Source (IFMIF–DONES) facility has now begun in Spain. This event will present the status of the project as an international scientific cooperation initiative, open to public and private sector research communities worldwide. This event is organized by Spain.
This event will be held on Tuesday, 26 September 2023, from 12.00 noon to 1.30 p.m. in Conference Room M7, M Building, ground floor.
26 September 2023, 12:00
Member States Side Events
Innovation in Support for Nuclear Safeguards, Non-Proliferation and Nuclear Security
Over the past few years, Italian research entities and industry have devoted significant research and development resources to realize innovative solutions and technologies in support of safeguards, non‑proliferation and nuclear security. This event will offer the opportunity to understand the applications and assess related technologies. It will describe specific use cases, the test results obtained and unresolved issues. The benefits of the new methods and technologies will be highlighted in relation to the current needs they address. This event is organized by Italy.
This event will be held on Tuesday, 26 September 2023, from 12.00 noon to 1.30 p.m. in Conference Room M4, M Building, ground floor.
26 September 2023, 12:00
Member States Side Events
Nuclear Legacy Sites in the CIS Countries: Experience and Prospects for Cooperation
This event will present the experience and practices of the State Atomic Energy Corporation “Rosatom”, from participation in international cooperation programs for bringing nuclear legacy sites into a safe condition to the activity of the TVEL Fuel Company as the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries’ base organization for spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste management and decommissioning.
The event will draw attention to nuclear legacy site issues and will present developments and experiences in the field of decommissioning and the remediation of legacy sites. This event is organized by the Russian Federation.
This event will be held on Tuesday, 26 September 2023, from 12.00 noon to 2.00 p.m. in Conference Room M5, M Building, ground floor.
The event will be also accessible virtually.
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