The IAEA Department of Nuclear Energy (NE) will host five side events and nine "ESPACE" presentations during the 63rd IAEA General Conference, to be held in Vienna from 16–20 September 2019.
Our events are open to all registered participants of the General Conference, including representatives of the media and NGOs.
Our exhibition on “IAEA Assistance for a Sustainable Energy Future”, on the first floor of the M Building (Exhibition Area 1), will present an overview of the IAEA’s activities in the area of nuclear energy. It will showcase the role of nuclear power in mitigating climate change and feature IAEA activities on research reactors and the safe management of radioactive waste. Visitors can also try out our new ‘PowerInvest’ app and learn how decisions in the energy sector impact a country’s economy and greenhouse gas emissions.
Nuclear Operators’ Forum: Challenges and Solutions for the Sustainable Management of the Nuclear Supply Chain
Tuesday, 17 September 2019, 9:30-11:00, Conference Room C4, C Building, 7th floor
This forum will provide an opportunity for Member States to share and discuss current and future challenges related to the management of the nuclear supply chain. It will cover management, quality, oversight, regulation, sustainability, innovative technologies, suspect items, spare parts and reliability of the nuclear supply chain in Member States with operating nuclear power plants. Read more…
IAEA Support to Environmental Remediation Projects
Tuesday, 17 September 2019, 11:30-13:00, Conference Room C5, C Building 7th floor
This side event will showcase successful environmental remediation initiatives supported by the IAEA and highlight partnership opportunities. It will also celebrate the tenth anniversary of the IAEA Network on Environmental Management and Remediation (ENVIRONET) and announce the First IAEA International Conference on the Management of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) in Industry. Read more…
Preparing the Next Generation of the Workforce for the Nuclear Industry: The Journey from Graduate to Professional
Tuesday, 17 September 2019, 14:00-16.00, Conference Room C4, C Building 7th floor
This side event will discuss skill development, professional awareness, competencies, career advancements and other related issues relevant to the transfer of knowledge to young professionals and their retention in the industry. The event will feature the European Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering award ceremony of the European Nuclear Education Network Association. Read more…
Options to Manage Spent Fuel from Research Reactors
Tuesday, 17 September 2019, 15:00-16:30, Conference Room M6, M Building ground floor
This event will introduce management options for spent fuel from research reactors and the criteria used to compare the options. It will feature a real time simulation of decision support tools developed during a coordinated research project to assist Member States in selecting a suitable management strategy among several options. Read more…
Reactor Technology Innovation to Support Integration of Renewable Energy Systems and Nuclear Installations
Wednesday, 18 September 2019, 14:00-16:00, Conference Room M7, M Building ground floor
Nuclear power reactors are often perceived as baseload providers only, but some are already contributing to grid stability through load following. This event will highlight technology innovations required to better complement intermittent renewables, especially in the light of climate change concerns. It will also feature a demonstration of IAEA’s Advanced Reactors Information System (ARIS). Read more…