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Thursday, September 10, 2015

Nuclear Energy Side Events at the 59th IAEA General Conference



Nuclear Energy Side Events at the 59th IAEA General Conference

The IAEA Department of Nuclear Energy (NE) will host seven side events during the upcoming General Conference (14–18 September 2015), along with an exhibition on sustainable nuclear power. The exhibit on M01 level of the M Building will also feature a computer simulation of a nuclear power reactor that any participant can try! 
All NE side events are open to all registered participants of the General Conference, including representatives of the media and NGOs. The list of side events is as follows:
5th Nuclear Operator Organization Cooperation Forum Nuclear Power Generation in the Next Decade: Challenges and Solutions for 2015–2025
Wednesday, 16 September | 09:30–11:00 | Room C4, C Building, 7th floor
The Forum intends to enhance cooperation among nuclear owner/operating organizations in strengthening the safety and effectiveness of nuclear electricity generation. This year’s event will focus on the top ten areas for ensuring the safe, reliable and efficient operation of nuclear power plants over the next decade. Read more...
Developing Solutions for Deep Geological Disposal of High Level Waste and Spent Nuclear Fuel 
Wednesday, 16 September| 10:00-11:30 | Room M4, M Building, ground floor 
Safe radioactive waste management solutions are in operation around the world, with the exception of deep geological disposal for high level waste or spent nuclear fuel. A solid technical and scientific foundation has, however, been developed for the latter, for all major types of host rock formations. This event will provide a brief overview of worldwide efforts towards successful implementation. Read more...
Small Modular Reactors: Option for a Safe Nuclear Power Technology for Near-term Deployments 
Wednesday, 16 September | 11:30-13:00 | Room C4, C Building, 7th floor 
The event will highlight design, safety, regulation, and operation aspects of current Small Modular Reactor designs to promote competitive, safe and sustainable nuclear power technology for near-term deployments. Read more...
Global Status of Spent Fuel and Radioactive Waste Inventories and Management Strategies: The Status and Trends Project 
Wednesday, 16 September | 12:00-13:30 | Room M6, M Building, ground floor 
The IAEA, the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency and the European Commission are collaborating on a two-year project to produce a report on current global inventories of spent fuel and radioactive waste and on strategies for the management of these materials. This event will provide an opportunity for Member States to familiarize themselves with the progress of the project.
FoRUM: Friends of Responsible Uranium Mining Meeting the Challenges of Competing Stakeholders’ Expectations 
Wednesday, 16 September | 13:30-15:00 | Room M4, M Building, ground floor 
This event will explore how the challenges of different and sometimes conflicting expectations of different stakeholders in uranium mining can be met both in established markets and in newcomer countries.
Borehole Disposal: A Safe and Effective Endpoint for Disused Sealed Radioactive Sources 
Wednesday, 16 September | 14:00-15:30 | Room M6, M Building, ground floor 
The borehole disposal concept is a comprehensive engineered system that is a cost effective method for the safe, secure and permanent disposal of DSRS. This event will review recent developments and projects that are ongoing to demonstrate the feasibility of the borehole disposal concept and to establish and implement a borehole facility. Read more...
Africa’s Energy Needs and the Potential Role of Nuclear Power 
Wednesday, 16 September | 15:30-17:00 | Room C4, C Building, 7th floor 
The side event will present recent updates from Africa on the potential role of nuclear power, including the IAEA Third Regional Conference on Energy and Nuclear Power in Africa, held in Mombasa, Kenya, in April 2015, and an initiative to launch a new African network for enhancing nuclear power programme development. The event will also report on recent developments in several African Member States considering, embarking on, or expanding national nuclear power programmes. Read more...
European Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering (EMSNE) Award Ceremony 
Thursday, 17 September | 14:00-15:30 | M02 Foyer, M Building, 2nd floor
For the fourth time, the IAEA is hosting the European Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering (EMSNE) Award Ceremony of the European Nuclear Education Network Association (ENEN). Twenty-six laureates will receive the EMSNE Certificates this year. With this event, cooperation in nuclear education, training and research is further enhanced between the IAEA and ENEN. Read more...

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