69th IAEA General Conference

At this event, the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) will provide information of the 2021 announcement on the review and revision of the System of Radiological Protection, to look into the update of? the 2007 General Recommendations in ICRP Publication 103.The General Recommendations of ICRP, along with its many other publications, serve as the foundation for the international and national legal, regulatory, and operational documents on radiological protection. The review and revision will take several years and involve open and transparent engagement with organisations and individuals worldwide. This event is organized by Canada.

This event will be held on Tuesday, 16 September 2025, from 9.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. in Conference Room CR4, C Building, seventh floor.

Nuclear verification requires us to work together. Did you know that the IAEA has a portfolio of online training to support our Member States in developing their safeguards knowledge? Join us as we highlight the on-demand safeguards training opportunities available wherever you are.

This event will be held on Tuesday, 16 September 2025, from 9.30 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. at ESPACE M0E,?M Building, ground floor.

This event will enable discussions by the Board of Representatives of the Co-operative Agreement for Arab States in Asia for Research, Development and Training related to Nuclear Science and Technology (ARASIA). National Representatives will discuss strategic and programmatic issues related to the cooperative agreement, review the achievements of the agreement in 2025 and approve activities for 2026 as well as the new TCP for ARASIA.

This event will be held on Tuesday, 16 September 2025, from 09.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. in Conference Room M7, M Building, ground floor.

The event showcases Canada's capabilities in nuclear energy, with expertise spanning across the entire Canadian supply chain and nuclear fuel cycle, including uranium mining, reactor technology, isotope production, and radioactive waste management. This event will focus on the special attributes of CANDU reactors, specifically their reliability and safety, their ability to utilize natural uranium, to refuel online, and their online production of a variety of medical isotopes. The event will interest IAEA Member States and GC visitors wishing to learn about Canada's expertise in nuclear energy and the potential for international collaboration to address global energy needs and climate goals. This event is organized by Canada.

This event will be held on Tuesday, 16 September 2025, from 10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. at ESPACE M01, M Building, first floor.

This event will present the current progress and specific initiatives related to the decommissioning of TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station and the reconstruction of Fukushima. Through presentations on the status of decommissioning and reconstruction, activities related to fuel debris retrieval, progress in environmental remediation, and IAEA activities, we will convey how Fukushima is steadily advancing with local and international cooperation. This event is organized by Japan.

This event will be held on Tuesday, 16 September 2025, from 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon in Conference Room CR1, C Building, second floor.

The Plenary Meeting of the Regulatory Cooperation Forum (RCF) will focus providing information on updated activities undertaken by RCF to further support enhancing regulatory infrastructure development and assisting embarking countries who are considering various technological options, such as small modular reactors.

At this event, various experiences of regulatory infrastructure development in embarking countries, which have been collated into a series of topical publications under the IAEA ‘Generic Roadmap to Develop Infrastructure for Nuclear Safety of the First Nuclear Reactor’ project will be presented.

This event will be held on Tuesday, 16 September 2025 from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. in Conference Room CR3, C Building, seventh floor.

The event aims to showcase the complexities of embarking and will provide historical context, and discuss Türkiye’s nuclear roadmap, coordination efforts by the government, the Turkish Regulatory Authority (NDK) and Turkish operator TüNA?’s ongoing work. This event is organized by Türkiye. This event is organized by Türkiye.

This event will be held on Tuesday, 16 September 2025, from 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. in Conference Room M5, M Building, ground floor.

This event provides a unique opportunity to celebrate ITDB’s three decades of contribution to the global nuclear security.?The event will feature a panel discussion with key stakeholders to reflect on ITDB’s evolution and major milestones in facilitating information sharing and international cooperation. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the past, present, and future of ITDB.

The event will be held on Tuesday, 16 September 2025, from 11.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. at ESPACE M0E, 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 (once available) or in person at the exhibition on the IAEA online archives catalogue, located on the ground floor of the M building.

The Incident and Emergency Centre (IEC) is the global focal point for international preparedness for and response to nuclear or radiological emergencies. The tour will provide participants with an overview of the IEC’s response roles and emergency preparedness and response tools.

Tours will be offered on Tuesday 16, Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 September from 1.00 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. The planned duration of each tour is one hour.

Advance registration is encouraged by sending an email, stating first and family name, affiliation, delegation, email and telephone number. The assembly point is the Information Desk at the entrance to the M building from where participants will be picked up on the respective day at 12.50 p.m.

This side event, led by the Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications, highlights the IAEA’s education, hands-on training and technical services efforts through its Nuclear Applications Laboratories. These laboratories provide hands-on training in areas such as health, food and agriculture, and environmental monitoring. The session will also present the newly developed Training Catalogue - a comprehensive resource consolidating 61 specialized courses offered at the Austria-based laboratories. Designed to improve access, coordination, and visibility, the catalogue supports Member States in leveraging nuclear science for sustainable development and addresses the growing demand for practical expertise in peaceful nuclear technologies.

This event will be held on Tuesday, 16 September 2025, from 1.00 p.m. to 1.30 p.m. at ESPACE M0E,?M Building, ground floor.

This event will highlight the diverse and innovative applications of nuclear technology in Türkiye, showcasing the country's capacity to leverage nuclear advancements in fields beyond traditional electricity generation. The event aims to not only showcase Türkiye's growing nuclear expertise but also inspire discussions on transformative role of nuclear technology in medicine, agriculture, industrial applications, desalination, and high-tech research. By exploring its diverse applications in healthcare, agriculture, industry, and water desalination, the event will underline the importance of continued nuclear innovation and research for addressing global sustainability challenges. This event is organized by Türkiye.

This event will be held on Tuesday, 16 September 2025, from 1.00 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. in Conference Room M4, M Building, ground floor.

Visitors to the IAEA’s Isotope Hydrology Laboratory in the VIC will be shown laboratory facilities that support Member States in the application of nuclear and nuclear-related techniques for the isotopic analysis of water samples.

This tour will include the tritium and noble gas facilities for age dating groundwaters and the laser lab where stable oxygen and hydrogen isotopes are analysed to provide information about the hydrological cycle.

Tours will be offered on Tuesday 16, Thursday 18, and Friday 19 of the General Conference during the lunch break (13:15 to 14:00). Space is limited to 12 people per tour and therefore registration is required. To sign up for a tour please email and provide your name, affiliation, and the day you wish to visit the lab. Confirmed participants should meet at the Information Desk at the entrance to the M-building 10 minutes before the start of the tour.

This event is the annual in-person meeting of the Nuclear Regulators for Gender Equity (formerly International Gender Champions Impact Group on Gender Equality in Nuclear Regulatory Agencies), held on the margins of the General Conference. The Impact Group is co-chaired by the IAEA Director General, the Chair of the Authority for Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection, Ms Annemiek van Bolhuis, and the Chief Executive Officer of the National Nuclear Regulator, Ms Ditebogo Kgomo. This event is organized by the Netherlands.

This event will be held on Tuesday, 16 September 2025, from 1.30 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. in Conference Room M7, M Building, ground floor.

This panel will highlight how fusion can provide a sustainable, low-carbon energy source and drive economic growth. We will discuss how countries, including small and medium economies, can get involved in the fusion supply chain and the importance of their participation.

Topics include the short-term benefits of fusion, such as job creation and industrial opportunities, and long-term strategic opportunities like energy independence and resilience. Discover how every country can contribute to and benefit from the future of fusion energy. This event is organized by the United Kingdom.

This event will be held on Tuesday, 16 September 2025, from 1.30 p.m. to 2.30 p.m. in Conference Room CR3, C Building, seventh floor.

The JRC side event will showcase the European Commission's work on Molten Salt Reactors (MSR), a promising technology connected to Small Modular Reactors (SMR), which offers innovative nuclear energy solutions in terms of operational safety and high-level waste minimization. The Joint Research Centre (JRC) provides independent, science-based technical support for nuclear innovation, safety and safeguards. It has deep expertise in nuclear safety, fuel cycle analysis, fuel chemistry, material testing and reactor physics, all critical areas for MSR deployment. Recent developments and future challenges in MSR fuels will be discussed, highlighting the support and interaction of JRC to stakeholders. This event is organized by Euratom.

This event will be held on Tuesday, 16 September 2025, from 1.30 p.m. to 2.30 p.m. in Conference Room M6, M Building, ground floor.

During this tour of the safeguards equipment workshops, visitors can learn more about the verification equipment that supports the IAEA’s verification mission, including non-destructive assay equipment, surveillance and unattended monitoring capabilities, and the seals and containment applied to nuclear material.

Prior registration for all tours is required in advance. To register for the Safeguards Equipment Workshop Visit contact this?email, stating first and family name, affiliation, delegation, and telephone number.

The assembly point is the Information Desk at the entrance to the M building from where participants will be picked up on Tuesday, 16 September at 1.30 p.m.

Cooperation between a State and the IAEA is essential for effective and efficient safeguards implementation. To support this, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi launched COMPASS in 2020 to partner with States and help them strengthen the effectiveness of their State Systems of Accounting for and Control of nuclear material (SSACs) and State or Regional Authorities responsible for safeguards (SRAs). Now in year two of the 2024-2026 cycle, current and former COMPASS recipient and donor States will discuss their experience, how the initiative has contributed to sustained national capacity, and the benefits of peer-to-peer learning brokered by COMPASS.

The event will be held on Tuesday, 16 September 2025, from 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m. at ESPACE M0E, M Building, ground floor.

Recognizing the global trend towards expanding use of nuclear energy, JAEA has formulated recently its new vision that outlines the R&D direction for JAEA to pursue in the future, consisting of three key areas: Synergy, Sustainability, and Ubiquity. Through the realization of this vision, as well as building on the knowledge and expertise accumulated during twenty years since its establishment and taking into account fresh ideas to address emerging challenges, JAEA at the event seeks to share with IAEA member countries, JAEA's contribution activities and innovative insights for the peaceful use of nuclear energy, thereby promoting the mutual cooperation among these countries. This event is organized by Japan.

This event will be held on Tuesday, 16 September 2025, from 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m. at ESPACE M01, M Building, first floor.

This event involves a laboratory tour (to be offered on three consecutive days). The tour will showcase the Radiation Safety Technical Services Laboratory, which provides annual monitoring services for external and internal radiation exposure for 3000 occupationally exposed workers. These services are critical to IAEA activities globally. Support services also include training, consultation and the loan of survey equipment.

Tours will be offered on Tuesday, 16, Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 September 2025. from 2.30 p.m. to 3.45 p.m.

Advance registration is required by sending an email, stating first and family name, affiliation, delegation, email and telephone number. The assembly point is the Information Desk at the entrance to M building, from where participants will be picked up on the respective day at 2.20 p.m.