Nuclear safety and security regulators from around the world are meeting next week at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Sixth International Conference on Effective Nuclear and Radiation Regulatory Systems in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), to share experiences on improving global nuclear and radiation regulatory systems.
During the four-day event, taking place from 13 to 16 February, over 550 participants will address topics such as regulatory experience, resilience, and agility to respond to new and emerging challenges. Panel sessions will also address regulatory approaches to innovation, emerging and new technologies, including regulatory harmonization and international and regional cooperation.
The conference is organized by the IAEA and hosted by the UAE’s Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR).
Venue
The conference will take place at the Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers.
Press opportunities
Journalists are invited to attend the opening plenary session — starting at 9:00 Abu Dhabi local time on 13 February — and the closing session at 12:45 local time on 16 February where the Conference President will present the summary and conclusions of the conference, including the vision and strategies for the future.
Journalists can find more information on the conference website.
Accreditation
All journalists are asked to request accreditation to the conference by emailing Mohammed Amasha, FANR Media and Communications Advisor, at Mohammed.Amasha@fanr.gov.ae by 14:00 local time on 9 February.