69th IAEA General Conference

The Belgian Nuclear Research Centre (SCK CEN) wants to build a Technology Demonstrator for lead-cooled small modular reactors (SMRs) in Mol, Belgium by 2035. The demonstrator is an essential step to pave the way for the deployment of lead-cooled SMRs. This will be developed within a European consortium with the support of several national partners. The event will demonstrate the importance of a European partnership combining research expertise with industrial know-how. This event is organized by Belgium.

This event will be held on Monday, 15 September 2025, from 4.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. in Conference Room CR4, C Building, seventh floor.

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.

The IAEA and KAERI will host a signing ceremony to formalize a new Practical Arrangement under the Atoms4Food initiative. The event will highlight the role of nuclear science in improving global food security and sustainability. This event is organized by the Republic of Korea.

This event will be held on Tuesday, 16 September 2025, from 9.00 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. in Conference Room M6, M Building, ground floor.

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.

Join IAEA Director General and Member States representatives for the official inauguration of the IAEA’s Transportable E-Beam System. The new System is a versatile facility that allows the treatment of liquids, solids and gases, helping tackle environmental issues such as wastewater, sludge, chemicals and greenhouse gases treatment, as well as improving industrial processes such as plastic upcycling and vaccine production. 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”). Learn about how the system will enable experts to conduct activities that support NUTECPlastics, Atoms4Food, ZODIAC, Atoms4Climate, Atoms4Heritage and the possibilities for loaning the system to Member States for dedicated experiments and demonstrations.

This event will be held on Tuesday, 16 September 2025, from 9.00 a.m. to 9.30 a.m. at A-3 level, by the 40-feet ISO container.

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 highlight the achievements of the two flagship initiatives that address the growing demand for qualified women and a more diverse workforce in the nuclear sector across Member States. It will underscore the importance of not only attracting talent but also retaining and advancing women in nuclear through targeted development opportunities, inclusive leadership, and long-term career support.

A key focus will be on the role of these programmes in building strong professional networks, fostering future leaders, and developing a sustainable talent pipeline that can meet the evolving needs of the nuclear field.

This event will be held on Tuesday, 16 September 2025, from 10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. in Conference Room CR5, C Building, seventh 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 preservation and valorization of Cultural Heritage are essential for protecting the historical and artistic legacy of every country and for fostering a more conscious and informed society, and more over in Italy. Achieving these goals requires deep interdisciplinary collaboration and advanced diagnostic methods to study the materials and structures of artworks and historical sites.

In recent decades, Italy has made significant progress in this field by applying nuclear physics techniques and non-destructive testing (NDT) methods to Cultural Heritage science. These techniques—such as X-ray radiography, neutron imaging, activation analysis, diffraction, and irradiation procedures—enable the non-invasive characterization, dating, and conservation of cultural artifacts and monuments.

This session will highlight the contributions of the INFN Cultural Heritage Network (CHNet), the Italian Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development (ENEA), LENA Laboratory of Pavia University, and the Italian Society for Non-Destructive Testing Monitoring Diagnostics (AIPnD). It will present major national and international collaborations—including partnerships with the ARC-Nucléart laboratory (France) and participation in IAEA initiatives—and explore how Italian institutions are integrating scientific innovation with cultural preservation. Special attention will be given to the role of neutron-based NDT research conducted at the University of Pavia, showcasing how nuclear techniques can uncover hidden details and support sustainable heritage conservation strategies. This event is organized by Italy.

This event will be held on Tuesday, 16 September 2025, from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 noon in Conference Room M4, M Building, ground 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.

At this event, the nuclear safety and radiation protection authorities from France (ASNR) and Germany (BMUKN), the ITER Organization, and the European Commission will share their experience of the regulatory framework regarding fusion. The presentations by France, Germany, the ITER Organization, IAEA and European Commission will provide different but complementary perspectives on the challenges of regulating fusion installations in terms of nuclear safety and radiation protection in France and Germany, based on concrete experience and outcomes of the safety demonstration strategy followed for ITER, and the ongoing work of a regulation-related research projects in Germany (“ReFus”). The choices of licensing roadmap implemented, using the flexibility and graded approach possible within the applicable French, German and European regulations, will also be covered. The presentations and discussions will aim to illustrate the real case of a large fusion facility as well as research facilities, and highlight the initiatives undertaken by IAEA with a view to establishing technical and regulatory standards that could apply to future fusion facilities. This event is organized by the European Commission, France, Germany and ITER.

This event will be held on Tuesday, 16 September 2025, from 11.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. in Conference Room M6, 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 12.30 p.m. at ESPACE M0E, M Building, ground floor.

2 years into its establishment, the IAEA Anchor Centre (AC) network now unites 12 leading regional institutions advancing cancer care through education and training. This event showcases Virtual Reality (VR) innovations in radiation medicine education and patient care, featuring inter alia a presentation on the IAEA’s VR-based training tools.

An Anchor Centre Signing Ceremony at the end of the event highlights the continuing growth of the global AC network.

This event will be held on Tuesday, 16 September 2025, from 11.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. in Conference Room CR4, C Building, seventh floor.

HERCA is a voluntary association of 56 Heads of Radiation Protection Authorities from 32 European countries. The aim of this side event is to share with other Radiation Protection Authorities groups the possible gaps and ambiguities in the International Radiation Protection Standards that need to be addressed, in the framework of the preparation of new general ICRP recommendations. At this event, HERCA will share the outcomes of a 2024 workshop held in Madrid, Spain, in May 2024, where European countries discussed of the difficulties of the practical implementation of the EU 2013 Basic Safety Standards (BSS) SS Directive based on the IAEA’s International BSS. This event is organized by France.

This event will be held on Tuesday, 16 September 2025, from 12.00 noon to 2.00 p.m. in Conference Room M5, 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 12.00 noon.