69th IAEA General Conference

The IAEA’s new Transportable Electron Beam (e-beam) Accelerator System?is a versatile facility that allows the treatment of liquids, solids and gases. It will be a cornerstone of the Agency’s assistance to Member States in building capacity and in bridging gaps to address the need for cost-effective and accessible e-beam technology (“ebeams4Development”). The system will enable experts to conduct activities that support NUTECPlastics (polymer modification), Atoms4Food (phyto- and sanitary application), ZODIAC (inactivating microorganisms for vaccine production), Atoms4Climate (environmental applications such as wastewater, sludge, odour and greenhouse gases treatments), Atoms4Heritage (preserving heritage artefacts) and more.

The 40-feet ISO container in Agency blue, housing the main element of the system, will be on display at A-3 level. Experts will brief delegates about its capabilities, operation, safety aspects and the possibilities for loaning the system to Member States for dedicated experiments and demonstration. The system will not be operational while on display at the VIC (i.e. no radiation protection measures are needed).

Daily, between 08:00-09:00 and 13:00-15:00, no registration required.

At this event, the National Nuclear Security Administration’s Office of Nuclear Incident Preparedness and Collaboration (NIPC) will facilitate a scenario-based policy discussion (SBPD) among IAEA and member state representatives on international cooperation in emergency preparedness and response (EPR) to a nuclear security incident.).  The SBPD will be a high level introductory event that will touch on EPR themes and goals. At this event, information will be provided on the SBPD which is going to be part of topics covered at the IAEA International Conference on Nuclear and Radiological Emergencies: Building the Future in an Evolving World, taking place in Saudi Arabia in December 2025. This event is organized by the United States of America.

This event will be held on Monday, 15 September 2025, from 11.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. in Conference Room M7, M Building, ground floor.

The event will share results from the IAEA coordinated international study on the frequency of patients experiencing tissue reactions during various fluoroscopically guided interventional (FGI) procedures worldwide. Information will be provided about the new recommendations that aim to enhance patient radiation protection in these types of procedures.

The event will be held on Monday, 15 September 2025, from 12.00 noon to 1.00 p.m. at ESPACE M0E, M Building, ground floor.

The Philippine Government last year successfully seized and secured around 100kg of depleted uranium in Manila which was imported under the guise of a semiprecious metal and intercepted following alerts from international partners. This was one of the largest successful seizures of radioactive material in the Asia-Pacific.

The event will highlight how cooperation and sharing of nuclear forensic expertise between the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Philippine Nuclear Research Institute , and the IAEA proved critical to the operation’s success. It will also promote the importance of nuclear forensics in the prevention of illicit trafficking and nuclear terrorism. This event is organized by Australia.

This event will be held on Monday, 15 September 2025, from 12.30 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. in Conference Room M5, M Building, ground floor.

The IAEA Archives are a pillar of the IAEA’s institutional memory, spanning over 70 years and comprising over 10 000 shelf metres of hard-copy records and 10 terabytes of data. These walking tours are an opportunity to look behind the scenes to:

• Experience the size and composition of the IAEA Archives;
• Interact with some of the treasures in our holdings and be inspired by the Agency’s history;
• View the Reading Room and an archival repository, and learn about challenges in preservation and access management; and
• Hear how the Department of Management oversees the IAEA Archives.

Tours run from 1.00 to 2.00 p.m. daily. For those wishing to attend the tour, registration can be completed online here or in person at the exhibition on the IAEA online archives catalogue, located on the ground floor of the M building.

Canada's nuclear sector transforms policy into progress through industry leadership. This event showcases how Canadian operators, researchers, and waste managers drive clean energy deployment and innovation. Ontario Power Generation highlights large-scale CANDU reactor refurbishment extending clean electricity production and Canada's G7-leading BWRX-300 deployment at Darlington. Canadian Nuclear Laboratories presents advanced research in nuclear technologies, safety innovation, and international collaboration. The Nuclear Waste Management Organization demonstrates Canada's consent-based approach to used fuel management and deep geological repository progress through community engagement. Together, these organizations illustrate how Canada achieves major milestones supporting global clean energy and sustainability objectives. This event is organized by Canada.

This event will be held on Monday, 15 September 2025, from 1.00 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. in Conference Room M4, M Building, ground floor.

The UK is working with international counterparts to create more efficient, harmonised approaches to reactor design assessment, benefiting both industry and global nuclear safety, security and safeguards.

This event will discuss the significant progress in facilitating global deployment of standard designs, including ONR’s collaboration with US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC). This event is organized by the United Kingdom.

This event will be held on Monday, 15 September 2025, from 1.00 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. in Conference Room M7, M Building, ground floor.

This U.S. side event will highlight African leadership and perspectives on the deployment of nuclear energy across the continent. African speakers will share national experiences, outlining both the opportunities nuclear energy presents for economic growth, electricity access, and energy security, as well as the challenges related to infrastructure, finance, human capacity, and stakeholder engagement. This discussion will help shape pathways for responsible, secure, and sustainable nuclear development in Africa. This event is organized by the United States of America.

This event will be held on Monday, 15 September 2025, from 1.30 p.m. to 3.00 p.m. in Conference Room CR3, C Building, seventh floor.

The side event will emphasize the holistic and multidisciplinary nature of the Atoms4Food initiative. The event will include in its first part an announcement by the IAEA Director General and the President of Kenya (announcement to be decided). A high-level panel discussion will follow, in principle including representatives from countries committed to Atoms4Food. The discussion is expected to prominently showcase how Atoms4Food supports Member States with research and development, capacity building, and technology transfer to strengthen and transform their agrifood systems. It will also showcase how nuclear techniques are applied to develop improved crop varieties, enhance animal productivity, control insect pests and animal diseases, and establish robust food safety mechanisms, underscoring the precision and unique advantages of these techniques. Additionally, the event aims to articulate strategic pathways for building partnerships and mobilizing resources, including actively engaging national governments, academia, research institutions, civil society organizations, and the private sector, thereby integrating diverse perspectives and innovative solutions to achieve a sustained impact and reach of the Atoms4Food initiative.

The event will be held on Monday, 15 September 2025, from 1.30 p.m. to 2.30 p.m. in a room to be confirmed.

Join us for a GC69 side event, “ISR and the Future of Uranium Mining: Safe, Sustainable, and Globally Connected,” hosted by Kazatomprom with participation from leading international partners. This session will highlight the advantages of In-Situ Recovery (ISR) technology as a modern, environmentally responsible approach to uranium production. Attendees will gain insights into ISR’s role in supporting global nuclear energy expansion, fostering sustainable practices, and strengthening international cooperation. Designed for uranium newcomers, the event will offer practical knowledge, shared experiences, and global perspectives on advancing safe and secure uranium mining in line with IAEA standards. This event is organized by Kazakhstan.

This event will be held on Monday, 15 September 2025, from 2.00 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. in Conference Room M6, M Building, ground floor.

Ever wondered how the IAEA’s Member States support the nuclear verification work of the Agency? Member State Support Programmes (MSSPs) provide both in-kind and financial assistance to strengthen the IAEA’s safeguards work. Join us to find out more about how our Member State partners help us keep pace with emerging challenges and opportunities, and how you can get involved in supporting international safeguards.

The event will be held on Monday, 15 September 2025, from 2.30 p.m. to 3.00 p.m. at ESPACE M0E, M Building, ground floor.

Experts from INTERPOL, beneficiary countries, and Canada at this event will discuss the evolving threat of radiological and nuclear incidents. It will highlight INTERPOL’s key initiatives – the Geiger Project, which fosters regional cooperation, and the National Capabilities Assessment and Training (NCAT) process, which strengthens national law enforcement capacity. The event will showcase how these initiatives complement IAEA efforts, emphasizing the importance of information sharing and capacity building. By raising awareness of the critical role of law enforcement, discussions aim to promote international cooperation and enhance global preparedness against radiological and nuclear threats. This event is organized by Canada.

This event will be held on Monday, 15 September 2025, from 2.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. in Conference Room M7, M Building, ground floor.

In 2025, the National Atomic Energy Commission of the Argentine Republic (CNEA) celebrates 75 years of contributions to the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, while the Balseiro Institute marks 70 years of academic excellence. Recognized by the IAEA as a Collaborating Centre in Latin America to support it in the implementation of activities, CNEA plays a central role in the education and training of professionals, particularly through the academic offer of the Balseiro Institute. This event underscores Argentina’s comprehensive capacity-building model and its impact on international cooperation, while it aims to foster partnerships, dialogs and exchanges. This event is organized by Argentina.

This event will be held on Monday, 15 September 2025, from 3.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. in Conference Room CR5, C Building, seventh floor.

In 2025, the Russian nuclear industry celebrates its 80th anniversary: on August 20, 1945, the Special Committee on the Nuclear Energy was formed. The USSR was a pioneer and world leader in the peaceful use of nuclear energy: world's first industrial nuclear power plant was built in 1954, and the first nuclear icebreaker in 1959. Today Rosatom constructs nuclear power plants worldwide, providing clean energy to hundreds of millions of people in dozens of countries around the world, while also ensuring the operation of the logistics framework of the Northern Sea Route, developing new materials and producing isotopes for nuclear medicine.

Background Rosatom was the first to commission Generation IV nuclear reactors and SMRs. This event is organized by the Russian Federation.

This event will be held on Monday, 15 September 2025, from 3.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. in Conference Room M5, M Building, ground floor.

This event will focus on the benefits and challenges of involving the public in decisions about high-level radioactive waste. Member States representatives will share their experiences with implementing participation processes and reflect on lessons learned. The event will cover questions such as who should be encouraged to participate and which formats are most effective for reaching citizens, especially young people. Experts will also exchange views on the goals of public participation, from informing citizens on decisions to empowering people to shape them. Finally, the event identifies possible limits of participation and discusses best practices that can work across national contexts. This event is organized by Germany.

This event will be held on Monday, 15 September 2025, from 3.30 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. in Conference Room M4, M Building, ground floor.

Rosatom’s HR and capacity-building development strategy combines early education initiatives with advanced training for the nuclear industry. Rosatom, through its subsidiary organizations, offers a complete ecosystem of hard and soft skills education, from STEM outreach and student engagement to advanced training for innovative nuclear technologies, including SMRs. Within the framework of the IAEA Collaborating Centre, Rosatom supports IAEA Technical cooperation initiatives by training nuclear infrastructure personnel from emerging nuclear energy states. This side-event highlights best practices and innovations in HR capacity-building for newcomer countries, offering a platform for expert discussion on preparing the future workforce for evolving nuclear technology. This event is organized by the Russian Federation.

This event will be held on Monday, 15 September 2025, from 3.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. in Conference Room M5, M Building, ground floor.

To promote the role that High Temperature Gas-cooled Reactors (HTGRs) can play in achieving carbon neutrality to global nuclear stakeholders, and to discuss end-user involvement in the development of the technology and specific applications for their deployment in Japan and abroad. In addition to deepen understanding of Japan's HTGRs technology in the IAEA and its Member States, and to demonstrate the Japan Atomic Energy Agency’s (JAEA) presence in the HTGR field. This event is organized by Japan.

This event will be held on Monday, 15 September 2025, from 3.30 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. in Conference Room CR3, C Building, seventh floor.

At this event, the Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Commission (NRRC) of Saudi Arabia will highlight the importance of emergency preparedness and response (EPR) adapting to evolving global challenges as well as the how exchange of information and experience enhances global awareness of essential emergency preparedness and response measures.  The presentation will also raise awareness about the International Conference on Nuclear and Radiological Emergencies: Building the Future in an Evolving World taking place in Riyadh Saudi Arabia from 1 to 4 December 2025. This event is organized by Saudi Arabia.

This event will be held on Monday, 15 September 2025, from 4.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. in Conference Room M7, M Building, ground floor.

Finland is expected to be the first in the world to safely dispose spent nuclear fuel in the deep geological repository of ONKALO?, which is nearly ready for operation. Join us to learn how we have followed our national strategy and implementation roadmap through site selection, concept development, design, construction, commissioning and licensing steps. Key lessons will be shared regarding domestic and international cooperation, and how we have maintained this path and overcome hurdles to achieve this major worldwide milestone. Perspective will be shared through presentations and a panel discussion with the operator, owners, regulator, ministry and supply chain members. This event is organized by Finland.

This event will be held on Monday, 15 September 2025, from 4.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. in Conference Room M6, M Building, ground floor.