SNETP

NUGENIA Meeting
2025-07-09 - 2025-07-10 | Madrid, Spain
For NUGENIA members.
The next NUGENIA meeting will be held in Madrid and online for a two-day event on 9–10 July, focused on collaborative discussions and presentations across all Technical Areas (TAs) of the NUGENIA community.
The agenda includes round-table exchanges, in-depth TA updates, project showcases, and strategic brainstorming on upcoming EURATOM calls. Highlights include lab visits, a tour of the TJ-II fusion device, and dedicated sessions on cross-cutting innovation topics. Attendance at the meeting is restricted to members of Nugenia within SNETP.

TANDEM project final conference
2025-07-02 | Brussels, Belgium
TANDEM partners are delighted to invite you to the project’s final conference, which will take place on 2 July 2025 in Brussels.
The three-year TANDEM project, which aims to develop methodologies and tools to facilitate the safe and efficient integration of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) into smart low-carbon hybrid energy systems, will come to an end in August 2025. This conference aims to present the main outcomes of the project.
Overview
The morning sessions will cover high-level policy messages on the role of SMRs in the EU energy system, and the conditions for their development in the EU. It will tackle issues related to skills, workforce needs, and stakeholder engagement. The TANDEM policy briefs will also be presented
The afternoon will focus on the technical results of the project, through the presentation of its modelling approach and techno-economics analyses. It will also cover the extension of the conventional safety approach to assess nuclear hybridisation and cogeneration.
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This conference is open to all stakeholders interested in the integration of SMRs within hybrid energy systems and the production of heat, electricity and hydrogen. It has been designed to share the main outomes of the project and to engage in a constructive dialogue with EU & national policy makers and regulators, as well as representatives from the broader energy sector, energy intensive industries, R&D community and NGOs.
Register now

Severe Accident Summer Camp (SASCamp2025)
2025-06-30 - 2025-07-04 | Jülich, Germany
This edition of the Short Course on Severe Accident Phenomenology (SAP2025) will take place from Monday 23 to Friday 27 June 2025 at FZJ Jülich (Germany) and followed by the first edition of the Severe Accident Summer Camp (SASCAMP2025) in June 30 – July 4, 2025. Both events are organized in the framework ofthe SEAKNOT Euratom project on “Severe accident research and knowledge management for LWRs”.
The Severe Accident Phenomelogy (SAP) short course is based on the knowledge gained on Severe Accident in the last three decades. The main purpose is to transfer it to M.Sc.‐Ph.D. students, engineers and researchers recently involved in the study of severe accidents.
This SAP 2025 edition follows the 2023 SAP Course held in Madrid, which was the first public event under the EURATOM SEAKNOT project. It also continues the tradition of the previous NUGENIA TA2 editions held in Bologna (2021, online), Cadarache (2019), and Ljubljana (2017). In this edition, updated and extended contents will be presented again face‐to‐face. The program will cover severe accident phenomenology, progression and mitigation in current and future advance water reactors (Generation 2, 3, 3+, SMRs). Severe accident codes and their uncertainties will be also addressed. A special focus will be done on the Fukishima-Daiichi severely damaged reactors and their decommissioning.
As in the specific objectives of the SEAKNOT project, reputed scientists and engineers will be lecturing beyond what’s written in books, papers and reports, so that not just their knowledge but also their expertise, is passed to young generation of students, engineers and researchers in the severe accident field. What’s even as important, enough time will be planned for questions-and-answers and networking during the course.
The course and summer camp will be open to University students with special fees (few scholarships will be made available upon request)
Latest updates

ENEN is kindly supporting 10 participants with a lumped sum of 900€ each. You can apply here via ‘Individuals applying for group applications’ and select ‘Severe Accident Phenomenology short course’. This application is complementary to a (existing) registration and subject to the funding rules of ENEN.
Registration is now open, please register until January 31st 2025 for early bird discount
(in total 52 seats remaining for SAP and 12 seats for SASCAMP. Registrations are handled on a first come, first serve basis)

ESFR-SIMPLE Workshop on Liquid Metal Cooled Reactors Modeling
2025-06-24 - 2025-06-25 | Online
Are you working on advanced reactor modeling? The Liquid Metal Cooled Reactors Modeling Workshop is your opportunity to dive into cutting-edge research on computational thermal hydraulics, neutronics, and multi-physics simulations—with a focus on the European Sodium Fast Reactor (ESFR).
What to Expect
This two-day event will bring together leading researchers, PhD students, and engineers specializing in high-fidelity modeling and simulation. The workshop will feature:
–Expert Presentations & Discussions – Gain insights into the latest developments in computational thermal hydraulics, deterministic transport, and Monte Carlo methods.–Hands-on Training – Participate in a guided session on the OpenFOAM-based ESFR modeling platform, developed as part of the ESFR-SIMPLE project.–Networking & Collaboration – Connect with peers and explore research opportunities in the field of liquid metal reactor systems.
Workshop Sessions

Computational Thermal Hydraulics (CFD / System Codes)
Deterministic Transport & Monte Carlo Methods and Applications
Multi-Physics / Multi-Scale Simulations

How to Participate

No full paper submission is required—simply submit an abstract.

Presentations will be 15 minutes, followed by 5 minutes of discussion.

NDE in Nuclear Conference
2025-06-24 - 2025-06-26 | Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, United States
EPRI has announced the NDE in Nuclear 2025 Conference, set to take place in conjunction with the 2025 EPRI Technology Week. Building on the success of previous events, this year’s conference promises a robust agenda, including parallel track presentations, a midweek technology showcase, and a variety of technical sessions designed to highlight the latest developments in NDE (Non-Destructive Evaluation) technologies for the nuclear industry.
Further details will be shared as they become available, ensuring attendees have the latest information about this important industry gathering.
Who Should Attend:
The conference welcomes NDE professionals from across the nuclear and non-nuclear sectors, including representatives from utilities, service vendors, inspection system manufacturers, research institutions, academia, and other stakeholders. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in discussions around cutting-edge research and the practical application of NDE technologies within the commercial nuclear industry.

Global Forum for Nuclear Innovation
2025-06-24 - 2025-06-27 | Miami, USA
GFNI 2024 is a 3 day experience designed to change behaviors, inspire action, and challenge the status quo.
This innovative experience promises to continue the GFNI journey, started in 2019 and continued in 2022, by equipping participants from across the nuclear industry with the right tools to help drive innovation and continuous improvement in the industry.
Register now here!

Short course on Severe Accident Phenomenology (SAP2025)
2025-06-23 - 2025-06-27 | Jülich, Germany
This edition of the Short Course on Severe Accident Phenomenology (SAP2025) will take place from Monday 23 to Friday 27 June 2025 at FZJ Jülich (Germany) and followed by the first edition of the Severe Accident Summer Camp (SASCAMP2025) in June 30 – July 4, 2025. Both events are organized in the framework ofthe SEAKNOT Euratom project on “Severe accident research and knowledge management for LWRs”.
The Severe Accident Phenomelogy (SAP) short course is based on the knowledge gained on Severe Accident in the last three decades. The main purpose is to transfer it to M.Sc.‐Ph.D. students, engineers and researchers recently involved in the study of severe accidents.
This SAP 2025 edition follows the 2023 SAP Course held in Madrid, which was the first public event under the EURATOM SEAKNOT project. It also continues the tradition of the previous NUGENIA TA2 editions held in Bologna (2021, online), Cadarache (2019), and Ljubljana (2017). In this edition, updated and extended contents will be presented again face‐to‐face. The program will cover severe accident phenomenology, progression and mitigation in current and future advance water reactors (Generation 2, 3, 3+, SMRs). Severe accident codes and their uncertainties will be also addressed. A special focus will be done on the Fukishima-Daiichi severely damaged reactors and their decommissioning.
As in the specific objectives of the SEAKNOT project, reputed scientists and engineers will be lecturing beyond what’s written in books, papers and reports, so that not just their knowledge but also their expertise, is passed to young generation of students, engineers and researchers in the severe accident field. What’s even as important, enough time will be planned for questions-and-answers and networking during the course.
The course and summer camp will be open to University students with special fees (few scholarships will be made available upon request)
Latest updates

Registration is now open, please register until March 31st 2025 at the latest.
(in total 27 seats remaining for SAP and 8 seats for SASCAMP. Registrations are handled on a first come, first serve basis)

ENEN is kindly supporting 10 participants with a lumped sum of 900€ each. You can apply here via ‘Individuals applying for group applications’ and select ‘Severe Accident Phenomenology short course’. This application is complementary to a (existing) registration and subject to the funding rules of ENEN.

EPRI NDE Technology Week
2025-06-23 - 2025-06-27 | San Diego, CA, United States
June 23rd – June 27, 2025 EPRI NDE Technology Week Where Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego 1 Market Place, San Diego, California, 92101
June 24, 2025 – June 26, 2025 NDE in Nuclear Conference Where Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego 1 Market Place, San Diego, California, 92101
More details will be published soon

16th NUCLEAR DATA FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE
2025-06-22 - 2025-06-27 | Madrid, Spain
ND2025 will be the largest nuclear data event in 2025 and the 16th edition of a series of successful conferences held every three years since 1978, most recently in Bruges, Belgium (ND2016), Beijing, China (ND2019), and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, USA (ND2022). It will bring together international experts involved in measurements, validation, evaluation and uses of nuclear data for scientific and technological applications. All relevant information will be announced at www.nd2025madrid.com.
ND2025 is being organised by the Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas, Medioambientales y Tecnólogicas – CIEMAT, with a strong support of the Spanish nuclear physics community. The conference will take place at the NH Collection Madrid Eurobuilding hotel, one of the iconic hotels in the heart of the city’s financial district and considered one of the best accommodations for leisure and business in Madrid.

International Conference on Excellence in Nuclear Construction 2025
2025-06-18 - 2025-06-19 | London, UK
Meeting the objective of tripling nuclear energy by 2050 will require the deployment of more than 20 gigawatts per year of new installed nuclear capacity from 2030 to 2050, a level of expansion that was last seen during the construction of the existing nuclear fleets in the 1970s and 1980s.
Recent nuclear construction projects in OECD countries have been, in most cases, marked by significant delays and cost overruns. Whilst some of those challenges could be attributed to difficulties inherent with the deployment of first-of-a-kind reactor designs, they revealed structural challenges across the OECD nuclear supply chain in terms of project management, contractual practices and overall delivery strategy.
In this context, the NEA is organising the first International Conference on Excellence in Nuclear Construction in London, United Kingdom, on 18-19 June 2025. This event will bring together leaders from the nuclear industry and key stakeholders in the nuclear value chain, with a particular emphasis on engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) companies.
This conference will take an engineering-first approach, exploring the organisational, contractual and cultural factors that shape project outcomes. It will provide a platform for practical, solutions-driven dialogue on making nuclear construction faster, more predictable and more cost-effective through improvements in engineering and project execution. It comes as a response to interest from 2024 Roadmaps to New Nuclear and builds the momentum for the 2025 edition of Roadmaps to New Nuclear.

HARPERS final consortium meeting
2025-06-17 - 2025-06-18 | Jaslovské Bohunice, Slovakia
Could increased alignment and harmonisation of regulations and best practices improve radioactive waste management and decommissioning?
HARPERS project is providing answers to this question focusing on cross border services, circular economy and advanced technologies!
To find out the outcomes of HARPERS research performed over the last 3 years join us at the final HARPERS Consortium Meeting.

Date: 17-18 June 2025
Venue: Nuclear and Decommissioning Company, Plc. (JAVYS), Jaslovské Bohunice 360, Slovakia
Participation mode: in person or using Teams
Registration link (reserved to external stakeholders): HARPERS Final Event: June 17-18 Tickets, Tue, Jun 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite

Agenda:

Day 1: 17 June 2025

11:15 – 12:00

Cross border services (WP3)

12:00 – 12:45

Circular economy (WP4)

12:45 – 14:15

Lunch

14:15 – 15:00

Advanced technologies (WP5)

15:00 – 15:45

Regulatory framework (WP6)

15:45 – 16:15

Coffee Break

16:15 – 17:15

Open Discussion and Q&A

19:00

Dinner

Day 2: 18 June 2025

9:00 – 15:00 (TBC)

Technical visit

IAEA Technical Meeting on the Development of a Phenomena Identification and Ranking Table and a Validation Matrix, and Performing a Benchmark for In-Vessel Melt Retention
2025-06-16 - 2025-06-20 | Vienna, Austria, Vienna, Austria
Restricted access
The purpose of the meeting is to disseminate the findings of the coordinated research project (CRP) entitled “Developing a Phenomena Identification and Ranking Table (PIRT) and a Validation Matrix, and Performing a Benchmark for In-Vessel Melt Retention” to stakeholders, including researchers, policymakers and industry representatives, with the aim of maximizing the impact and application of the CRP’s outcomes.
Another key objective of the meeting is to invite Member States not involved in this CRP to present their activities related to in-vessel melt retention for high-power reactors This will facilitate an exchange of insights, foster discussions on results, and explore opportunities for future collaboration.
Specific objectives of the meeting are as follows:

Share knowledge on current and emerging projects, disseminate the outcomes of the IAEA’s CRP on IVMR, including advancements in understanding the physical phenomena involved, highlight ongoing and emerging projects and developments in IVMR technologies across Member States.
Discuss the critical drivers such as safety enhancements and regulatory demands.
Examine challenges in demonstrating safety when implementing IVMR strategies, including technological challenges, such as heat transfer optimization, material performance, and operational integration, share lessons learned from existing implementations and experimental validations.
Identify opportunities for further development in water cooled reactor (WCR) technology by integrating new materials and advanced systems designed to improve IVMR performance.
Evaluate potential future research needs, directions and collaboration opportunities, assess gaps in current research and propose directions for future investigations, foster international collaboration, and explore potential co-development projects.

All persons wishing to participate in the event have to be designated by an IAEA Member State or should be members of organizations that have been invited to attend.
In order to be designated by an IAEA Member State or invited organization, participants are requested to submit their application via the InTouch+ platform (https://intouchplus.iaea.org) to the competent national authority (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission to the IAEA or National Atomic Energy Authority) or organization for onward transmission to the IAEA by 15 April 2025, following the registration procedure in InTouch+.

6th SNETP PROJECT PORTFOLIO WEBINAR – HARPERS, EURAD-2
2025-06-13 13:00 - 14:00 (Europe/Paris) | Online
Join us for the sixth webinar in the SNETP 2025 Project Portfolio Series on 13 June, from 13:00 – 14:00 CEST, where we will spotlight two key Euratom-funded projects focused on the crucial field of radioactive waste management.
This session will provide updates on:

HARPERS (HARmonised PracticEs, Regulations and Standards in waste management and decommissioning) works to align and improve practices, regulations, and standards across Europe in the fields of waste management and decommissioning, enhancing safety and efficiency through harmonisation.
EURAD-2 (European Partnership on Radioactive Waste Management – 2) continues the mission of the EURAD programme by strengthening coordination and knowledge sharing among national programs, supporting the safe and responsible management of radioactive waste across the EU.

Throughout the webinar, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with the SNETP community, ask questions, and share insights on the future of radioactive waste management in Europe.

European Sustainable Energy Week
2025-06-10 - 2025-06-12 | Brussels and Online
About the EUSEW 2025 Policy Conference

The European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) Policy Conference is Europe’s biggest event dedicated to renewables and efficient energy use. The 19th edition of the Policy Conference will take place in a hybrid format, both in Brussels and online on 10-12 June 2025, gathering policymakers, innovators and energy stakeholders to discuss innovations and the future of sustainable energy in Europe.

The Policy Conference is at the heart of EUSEW. Featuring dynamic and innovative sessions organised by the European Commission and energy stakeholders, these sessions focus on:

Sustainable energy issues
Highlighting new policy developments
Best practices
Innovative ideas

In addition to the policy sessions, EUSEW will also feature networking opportunities during the Energy Fair and the EUSEW Awards, celebrating the people, projects, and initiatives advancing Europe’s transition to clean and sustainable energy.
During the conference, the European Youth Energy Day will invite young leaders aged 18 to 34 to share their ideas for transforming Europe into the first climate-neutral continent.
Wondering what a typical EUSEW Policy Conference looks like? Explore the programme from the previous year’s edition, which featured seven plenaries, over 60 policy sessions, more than 30 stands at the Energy Fair, and the fifth edition of the European Youth Energy Day.

Nucleareurope Conference
2025-06-04 - 2025-06-05 | Brussels, Belgium
How to strengthen Europe’s competitiveness?
#NuclearEurope2025 will focus on bringing together leaders from the nuclear sector, representatives from key European industries, senior officials from the European Commission, Parliament and the Member States in order to debate this key question. Topics to be covered include:

Energy sovereignty & security of supply
Affordability
Reaching NetZero
Workforce and skills
Innovation & Technology leadership

Conference Language: English

European Forum for Radiation Protection 2025 : From Nuclear Risks to the Fight against Cancer – The Key Role of Radiation Protection for a Secure and Healthy Europe
2025-06-03 17:30 - 23:00 | Brussels, Belgium
The European Forum for Radiation Protection 2025 addresses topics of nuclear risks preparedness and radiation protection in the health sector.
While radiation always poses a risk to human health and the environment, radiation research has led to a rapid technical and medical progress and prosperity. As a society, we are frequently faced with questions of risk evaluation. Which risks are we willing to take and to what extent? These same questions need to be applied towards artificial and natural radiation. Better risk assessment and management is essential for protecting people’s health – whether in everyday life, at the workplace, in medicine and cosmetics, and certainly in a nuclear emergency. Join the European radiation protection community at our event that will highlight the significance of radiation protection for European member states, EU markets and society and address the necessity for political backing to enhance European and national efforts in radiation protection research, policies, and sustainable practices. It will serve as a forum to facilitate dialogue among European policymakers, representatives from member states and experts.

GO-VIKING Lecture Series "Flow-Induced Vibration: The Experimental Approach"
2025-06-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Online
Speaker: Prof. Marwan Hassan (University of Guelph, Canada)
Flow-Induced Vibration (FIV) is a critical challenge in engineering systems, from piping networks to nuclear fuel bundles. Excessive vibrations can lead to structural damage, fatigue failure, and operational instabilities.
This lecture, “Flow-Induced Vibration: The Experimental Approach,” will explore FIV mechanisms in practical engineering applications, with a focus on tube arrays subjected to cross-flow—key components in heat exchangers and steam generators. Prof. Hassan will discuss cutting-edge experimental methodologies for characterizing FIV, covering liquid, gas, and two-phase investigations. Learn how experimental insights shape predictive models and enhance the structural integrity of heat transfer systems.
Learn more : https://go-viking.eu/training&education
Stay tuned—registration opens in April!

HARPERS : Introductory Training Session on RWM and decommissioning – Advanced Technologies
2025-06-03 09:30 - 13:00 | Online
Target Audience: MSc and PhD students, postdocs, early-career researchers in the field of decommissioning and radioactive waste management (RWM), as well as professionals from regulatory authorities, waste producers, and waste processors.
Agenda

09:30 – 10:00 Introduction to HARPERS WP 5. Advanced technologies – Anthony Banford (NNL)
10:00 – 11:00 Integration of radiological measurement systems on autonomous UxVs for the optimisation of nuclear decommissioning and dismantling activities – Erica Fanchini (CAEN)
11:00 – 11:15 Break
11:15 – 11:45 Introductory lecture on robotics, automation and digital twin – Réka Szőke, István Szőke (IFE)
11:45 – 12:45 Laboratory demonstration on: Advancing Nuclear Decommissioning through Robotics, AI, and Digitalization – Abdenour Benkrid, Omar Zahra, István Szőke (IFE)

Q&A sessions after each lecture will allow audience members to ask questions and receive answers from specialist speakers.

European Nuclear Young Generation Forum (ENYGF)
2025-06-02 - 2025-06-06 | Zagreb, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)
This event brings together young nuclear professionals and focuses on emerging nuclear technologies, including Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and sustainable nuclear operations, under themes such as “New Nuclear, Now” and “The Future of Nuclear.”

IAEA Stakeholder Engagement Conference (May 26-30, 2025, Vienna, Austria)
2025-05-26 - 2025-05-30 | Vienna, Austria, Vienna, Austria
Background
Nuclear energy can help countries achieve energy security, climate goals and drive sustainable development. Engaging with stakeholders at all stages of the nuclear fuel cycle, up to and including the disposal of radioactive waste, is an essential part of any complete nuclear power programme. Involving stakeholders, even those that do not have a direct role in making decisions, can enhance public confidence, support informed decision making and strengthen communication among the key organizations involved in nuclear power programmes. In this regard, it is necessary to understand the opinions and concerns of stakeholders, including the public, and address these concerns effectively in a consistent and clear way. The factors that most influence stakeholders’ support include nuclear and radiation safety, nuclear security, waste management, environmental impact and proliferation risks as well as the understanding of the benefits associated with a nuclear power programme. Building strong, positive, and long-term relationships with stakeholders is a key element for both existing and future nuclear power programmes.
A nuclear power programme is a major undertaking and a long-term commitment, for the entire facilities’ life cycle right through to final disposal of the ensuing waste. This requires careful planning, preparation and investment in terms of time, institutions, and human resources. The IAEA Milestones Approach (NG-G-3.1 Rev.2 pre-print) identifies 19 infrastructure issues that need to be addressed during the three phases of nuclear infrastructure development to ensure the sustainable implementation of a nuclear power programme. Stakeholder engagement is one of those issues; it is also subject to IAEA Safety Requirements.
The IAEA has in place a set of activities to support Member States in the area of stakeholder engagement by providing guidance on communicating and engaging with both internal and external stakeholders and regularly holding international, national and regional events on stakeholder engagement.
In response to increasing interest and requests for support on stakeholder engagement and communicating about nuclear energy, the IAEA is organizing the first International Conference on Stakeholder Engagement for Nuclear Power Programmes from 26 to 30 May 2025, in Vienna, Austria.

Purpose and Objectives
The conference will provide a global platform to exchange good practices, experiences, challenges and lessons learned related to stakeholder engagement for nuclear power programmes. It will enhance global understanding of diverse perspectives, concerns, and interests of stakeholders involved in nuclear power programmes at various levels. It will also share methods and approaches to address the concerns of stakeholders and incorporate their views into the decision-making process.

Target Audience
The conference is open to participants from Member States that are embarking on or considering embarking on new nuclear power programmes as well as Member States with operating nuclear power plants, including those considering expanding their nuclear power programmes. The conference is also open to participants from Member States implementing or planning to implement nuclear fuel cycle activities and/or radioactive waste management activities related to nuclear power programmes. Participants are expected to include stakeholder engagement practitioners and communication experts, policy makers, government officials, regulators, owners, operators, technical support organizations, waste management organizations, organizations which represent local community interests, industry representatives, research and academic institutions, non‑governmental organizations and international organizations with an interest in stakeholder engagement for nuclear programmes.
The IAEA highly encourages the participation of women, early career professionals, and individuals from developing countries.

Exhibitions
A limited amount of space will be available for commercial vendors’ displays/exhibits during the conference. Interested parties should contact the Scientific Secretariat by email SEConf-2025 by 13 December 2024.

Strengthening safer nuclear technology through innovation
2025-05-21 - 2025-05-22 | Petten, Netherlands
The objective of the event is to showcase the achievements of the last two decades, launch the modelling hub, and highlight the potential of nuclear energy in achieving economically sustainable decarbonisation. This occasion will also provide an opportunity to strengthen collaboration with key partners in safe nuclear technology operation and development. The event will bring together prominent invitees from the European Commission, Dutch Ministries, Member States Representatives, National, Regional and Dutch Authorities, International Partners, and Industry Representatives.
This event is hosted by JRC Petten.

Agenda:
Day 1, 21 May
14:00 Welcome and Opening Remarks, Bernard Magenhann, JRC Acting Director General
14:10 Sandor Gaastra, Secretary-General, Ministry of Economic Affairs, The Netherlands TBC
14:20 Polish Presidency representative
14:30 Hervé Bernard, Chair of the JRC Board of Governors, special Advisor to the Chairman of CEA
14:40 – 15:30 Panel 1 Energy Systems and Integration

Moderator Ulla Engelmann, Director, Nuclear Safety and Security, JRC
Emmanuel Brutin, Director General, Nucleareurope
Piotr Szymański, Director, Energy, Mobility and Climate, JRC
Peter Luijten, Interim CEO, NRG, The Netherlands
Martin Ruščák, Chairman of the Board of Directors of UJV and CEO, Czech Republic
Bernard Salha, President of the SNETP, R&D Director at EDF, France TBC

15:30 – 16:00 Coffee Break and Poster Session

16:00 Panel 2 Evolving Nuclear Regulatory Needs
Moderator Vincenzo Rondinella, Head of the Department Nuclear Safety, JRC
Impulse speech: Hervé Bernard, Calogena representative
Cantemir Ciurea-Ercău President National Commission for Nuclear Activities Control – CNCAN TBC
Ana Rita Lopes Ramos, Head of Unit ENER D.3
Anna Hajduk Bradford, Director, Division of Nuclear Installation Safety, IAEA
Annemiek van Bolhuis, Chair of the board of the Authority for Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection, ANVS, The Netherlands

17:00 Launch of the Modelling Hub using 20 years of AMALIA results

Moderator Concetta Fazio, Head of Unit Reactor Safety and Components, JRC
Jan Milčak, Managing Director, CVR, Czech Republic
Stefan Kopecky, Scientific Officer, JRC
Olivier Marchand, Deputy Director for Nuclear Safety, ASNR, France, TBC
Jolita Butkevičienė, Director, Innovation in Science and Policymaking, JRC

17:50 Day 1 Closing Remarks by Bernard Magenhann, JRC Acting Director General
18:00 Aperitivo

Day 2, 22 May
9:00 Introduction
Concetta Fazio, Head of Unit Reactor Safety and Components, JRC Impulse speech: “Present and Future Reactors, Components and Materials Research”
09:20 – 10:30 Panel 3 Cultivating Skills and Competences for the Future

Moderator Alice Seibert, Deputy Head of Unit Reactor Safety and Components, JRC
Sarah Baatout, Deputy Director in Nuclear Medical Applications at the Belgian Nuclear Research Centre, Mol, Belgium
Andrea Kozlowski, Chairperson, European Nuclear Society Young Generation Network
Attila Aszódi, Professor at the Institute of Nuclear Techniques of the Budapest University of Technology and Economics
Massimo Marino, Chief Education and Academic Relations, Newcleo, Italy

Closing Remarks
Ulla Engelmann, Director, Nuclear Safety and Security, JRC
10:45 – 12:30 Visit to EMMA labs
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch

METIS Final Symposium
2025-05-21 | Paris-Saclay, EDF
The day will be dedicated to presenting the METIS project’s outcomes and results from the last four years which have sought to improve and develop new tools and methodologies (mainly the Probabilistic Safety Assessment methodology) used in seismic safety assessments of nuclear power plants. By aiming to provide more accurate evaluations of nuclear power plant safety under different seismic conditions, the day will also harness new outlooks on further research needs looking beyond the project.
METIS invites everybody interested in seismic safety assessment of nuclear plants to join the project consortium for this final project event.
More information here!

HARPERS : Introductory Training Session on RWM and decommissioning – Circular Economy
2025-05-19 09:30 - 14:30 | Online
Target Audience: MSc and PhD students, postdocs, early-career researchers in the field of decommissioning and radioactive waste management (RWM), as well as professionals from regulatory authorities, waste producers, and waste processors.
Agenda

09:30 – 10:00 Introduction to HARPERS WP4 – Circular Economy – Federica Pancotti (SOGIN)
10:00 – 11:00 National regulations and criteria for Clearance – Lionel Bastiaens (BEL V)
11:00 – 12:00 Italian regulations and criteria for Clearance in the nuclear field: practical examples – Laura Manfrè (NUCLECO)
12:00 – 12:30 Lunch break
12:30 – 13:30 Circular economy approaches in practice – Ludovic Vaillant (CEPN)
13:30 – 14:30 Conducting sustainability assessments in the field of nuclear decommissioning and waste management: basic principles and focal points – T. Perko, R. Geysmans, C. Turcanu (SCK-CEN)

Q&A sessions after each lecture will allow audience members to ask questions and receive answers from specialist speakers.

6th HARMONISE Workshop
2025-05-19 - 2025-05-20 | Kaunas, Lithuania
Full day workshop on 20th, dinner in the evening of 19th, visit to Lithuanian energy institute in the afternoon of 19th.
Program and agenda to be defined on 5th virtual workshop (on March 18, 2025) and distributed by March 21, 2025.

NNWI CONFERENCE: Advancing Technology-Neutral Hydrogen Strategies with Small Modular Reactors
2025-05-12 | London, UK
The conference will explore the essential role of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in generating low-carbon hydrogen and their non-electric applications, highlighting the importance of technology-neutral strategies that incorporate nuclear energy as a viable solution.
This event is held in partnership with the Nuclear Hydrogen Initiative and is hosted and kindly sponsored by Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP.
Confirmed speakers include:

The Rt Hon Lord Hunt of Kings Heath OBE, Minister of State, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Elina Teplinsky Partner, Global Energy Industry Leader, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Hirofumi Ohashi, Deputy Director, HTGR Project Management Office, Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA)
Alastair Evans, Director of Corporate and Government Affairs, Rolls-Royce SMR
James Bowyer, Project Director, newcleo
Dr Emma Guthrie, Chief Executive Officer, Hydrogen Energy Association

As the world transitions to a low-carbon future, the potential of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) is becoming increasingly relevant, not just for hydrogen production but also for a variety of non-electric applications. We will explore the crucial pathways for advancing hydrogen production and various non-electric applications through the use of SMRs, while addressing key barriers such as licensing and regulatory frameworks that must be prioritized.
Registration and refreshments will be from 09:00 and the event will start promptly at 09:30.
This event will take place in Central London at the office of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, Level 34, 100 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4AG, United Kingdom.

FISA – EURADWASTE 2025 & SNETP FORUM 2025
2025-05-12 - 2025-05-16 | Warsaw, Poland, Poland
FISA – EURADWASTE 2025 & SNETP FORUM 2025
A 3-in-1 event from 12-16 May 2025 in Warsaw, Poland
We are pleased to invite you to the 11th edition of the International Euratom research and training conferences on fission safety of the reactor systems (FISA) and radioactive waste management (EURADWASTE) to be organised during the Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU together with the National Centre for Nuclear Research (NCBJ), the Sustainable Nuclear Energy Technology Platform (SNETP), the European Nuclear Education Network (ENEN), the European Nuclear Society (ENS), and the European Nuclear Society – Young Generation Network (ENS-YGN).
The main objectives of these high-level policy conferences are to present progress and key achievements of the key Euratom research and training projects implemented since 2022 and to stimulate discussions on recent technological nuclear Research and Innovations, key national, European and international challenges and opportunities, partnerships and the European Alliance on SMRs, as well as exploring future perspectives.
The event will be an opportunity to engage with all relevant stakeholders: research and training organisations, academia, young generation, industry, small and medium enterprises, spin-offs and start-ups, national and European policy makers, national government officials, European technology platforms, technical support organisations, European fora, European civil society and International Organisations e.g. IAEA, OECD/NEA or WNA.
The programme is being designed to allow high engagement of policy makers, industrial leaders, experts and young generation researchers to discuss the upcoming challenges and the priorities of the nuclear sector to be addressed with the future European framework program.

Third NEA Preparatory Webinar: Building Effective Frameworks for Inclusive Stakeholder Engagement
2025-05-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Online
The third preparatory webinar in preparation for the Fourth NEA Stakeholder Involvement Workshop will focus on Building Effective Frameworks for Inclusive Stakeholder Engagement.

Background

The NEA Stakeholder Involvement Workshops (SIWS) are known for fostering active discussions and collaboration. The first edition was held in 2017 with a focus on stakeholder involvement in nuclear decision making. The second edition in 2019 focused on risk communication. The third workshop held in September 2023 was centred around the theme of optimisation in decision making. Other relevant workshops have included the joint NEA and DSA (Norwegian Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority) workshop Regulatory Framework of Decommissioning, Legacy Sites and Wastes from Recognition to Resolution: Building Optimisation into the Process (2019), the NEA workshop Optimisation: Rethinking the Art of the Reasonable (2020), and the NEA workshop Multifactor Optimisation of Predisposal Management of Radioactive Waste (2020).
Power imbalances among stakeholders can be further intensified in cases where there is inadequate representation and/or limited resource availability to representatives from civil society and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in official forums and decision-making processes. The design of the decision-making process is crucial in effectively involving stakeholders. If the process lacks transparency and outcomes may be altered behind closed doors, then the decision-making process has not been properly designed to balance power, foster learning, and enable consensus-building.
The NEA recognises the importance of continuing its work on stakeholder involvement, which is a key goal outlined in its Strategic Plan 2023-2028. In this regard, setting the stage for the fourth edition of the NEA Stakeholder Involvement Workshop in October 2025 is a priority.

Webinar objectives

The third preparatory webinar for the Fourth NEA Stakeholder Involvement Workshop has the following overarching objectives:

Consolidation of insights: Summarise and contextualise the key takeaways from the first two webinars (balanced power and influence, mitigating power imbalances) to create a cohesive foundation for the workshop.
Focus on practical tools: Discuss frameworks, guidelines, and mechanisms that enable inclusive stakeholder engagement, focusing on how to operationalise the principles of equity, trust, and inclusivity.
Case studies and best practices: Showcase or identify case studies where successful frameworks have been implemented to address stakeholder engagement challenges in the nuclear sector or similar contexts. Lead thought: Why did it work; what are the lessons learned?
Preparation for action: Generate actionable ideas and recommendations that participants can refine during the October workshop.

Target audience

The target audience includes a diverse range of stakeholders, such as representatives from government institutions, industry sector, academic and research institutions, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) from NEA member countries and beyond. Particular focus will be placed on ensuring representative participation from civil society. Additionally, the audience is set to include participants from previous editions of the NEA Stakeholder Involvement Workshop series.
The registration deadline for this webinar is 5 May 2025.

Fourth NEA Stakeholder Involvement Workshop
The fourth edition of the NEA Stakeholder Involvement Workshop, with the title Optimisation in Decision Making: From Insight to Action, is scheduled to take place in Paris from 15–17 October 2025.

Registration is open on the event web page.

5th SNETP PROJECT PORTFOLIO WEBINAR – TANDEM, SANE, EASI-SMR
2025-05-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
Join us for the fifth webinar in the SNETP 2025 Project Portfolio Series on 7 May, 13:00 – 14:00, where we will provide updates on three important Euratom-funded projects of our SNETP Portfolio focused on SMRs. Learn more about:

TANDEM aims to develop methodologies and tools to facilitate the safe and efficient integration of SMRs into smart low-carbon hybrid energy systems. It addresses safety issues and assess the feasibility of SMR integration into hybrid energy systems.
SANE investigates the potential of non-electric usage of nuclear energy, the safety aspects of reactors designed for non-electric use as well as the safety implications of the end use.
EASI-SMR addresses safety issues related to LW-SMR technology to support its implementation. The project aims to ensure safe reactor design, construction, and operation, with a focus on innovations such as passive systems, soluble boron-free cores, co-generation, additive manufacturing, and multi-unit operation.

Throughout the webinar, you’ll have the chance to ask questions and engage with the SNETP community, exchanging ideas and insights on the future of nuclear energy.

IAEA Technical Meeting on Advancements and New Developments in Water Cooled Reactor Designs
2025-05-06 - 2025-05-09 | Vienna, Austria, Vienna, Austria
The purpose of the meeting is to gather insights and perspectives from vendors and research organizations on potential game changers that could lead to new developments in water-cooled reactor (WCR) concepts and designs aimed at improving safety features to prevent accidents and mitigate their consequences, increase thermal efficiency, reliability, and overall performance, and facilitate integration with future energy systems.
Specific objectives of the meeting are as follows:

Share knowledge on current and emerging WCR advancements: facilitate the exchange of insights on the latest developments in WCR designs, with a focus on features that enhance operational flexibility, safety, and efficiency;
Identify drivers and opportunities for WCR development: explore key factors driving progress in WCR technology, including the integration of new materials, artificial intelligence, digital technologies, and advanced systems designed to minimize accident risks, enable real-time monitoring, and improve overall performance;
Address technological challenges: discuss critical technological difficulties, including the development of solutions for modular construction and transportability, to support the scalability and deployment of WCR designs;
Evaluate future research directions and collaboration opportunities: identify promising areas for future research, promote international collaboration, and explore potential co-development projects that can accelerate WCR advancements, meet growing global energy demands, and ensure both safety and sustainability.

Furthermore, the event will offer a platform for participants to engage in interactive discussion sessions, allowing them to contribute to event summaries, share key insights, and propose future initiatives to the IAEA. Contributions in the form of technical papers, presentations, and session discussions will be compiled into an IAEA publication. This publication will serve as a valuable reference for stakeholders such as technology developers, technical support organizations, computer code developers, licensees, and national regulators, while also providing the public with a comprehensive overview of ongoing efforts in this field.
All persons wishing to participate in the event have to be designated by an IAEA Member State or should be members of organizations that have been invited to attend.
In order to be designated by an IAEA Member State or invited organization, participants are requested to submit their application via the InTouch+ platform (https://intouchplus.iaea.org) to the competent national authority (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission to the IAEA or National Atomic Energy Authority) or organization for onward transmission to the IAEA by 15 March 2025, following the registration procedure in InTouch+.

HARPERS : Introductory Training Session on RWM and decommissioning – Cross Border Waste Facilities and Services
2025-04-29 09:30 - 13:30 | Online
Target Audience: MSc and PhD students, postdocs, early-career researchers in the field of decommissioning and radioactive waste management (RWM), as well as professionals from regulatory authorities, waste producers, and waste processors.
Agenda

09:30 – 10:00 Introduction to HARPERS WP 3 – “Cross Border Waste Facilities/Services” – David Oxberry (STUDSVIK)
10:00 – 11:00 Problematic Waste Management Challenges and Relevant Aspects for Cross Border Cooperation in Europe – Tomas Hrncir (JAVYS)
11:00 – 11:15 Break
11:15 – 12:15 Approaches for management of hazardous waste in different European Member States – Crina Bucur (RATEN ICN)
12:15 – 13:15 Stakeholder interaction related to treatment and management of radioactive waste – basic principles and focal points – Meritxell Martell (Merience), Arne Larsson (CYCLIFE)

Q&A sessions after each lecture will allow audience members to ask questions and receive answers from specialist speakers.
