69th IAEA General Conference

Visitors to the IAEA nuclear applications laboratories in Seibersdorf will see how the eight laboratories support Member States in the peaceful application of nuclear and nuclear-related techniques for socioeconomic development and environmental protection in areas such as food and agriculture, medical dosimetry, terrestrial environment and nuclear instrumentation.?

The tour will be offered on Thursday, 18 September 2025, from 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.?

Advance registration is required via email by 12 noon on Tuesday, 16 September 2025 stating first and family name, affiliation, delegation and telephone number.?

Confirmed participants should meet at the Information Desk at the entrance to the M building at 8.50 a.m. on Thursday, 18 September. Buses will take visitors from the VIC to Seibersdorf and return four hours later. Due to space constraints, a maximum of 60 visitors can be accommodated.

The event will highlight sustainable remediation of uranium legacy sites amid global trends like clean energy transition, critical mineral scarcity, and zero-waste circular economy. The event aims to illustrate how the close collaboration between IAEA and Wismut leverages synergies for the benefit of Member States. Joint activities include, inter alia, addressing uranium legacy sites in Central Asia and Africa, safe management and possible utilisation of NORM residues, as well as exploring innovative and cost-efficient options for mine closure and post-remedial long-term use. This event is organized by Germany.

This event will be held on Thursday, 18 September 2025, from 09.30 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. in Conference Room M7, M Building, ground floor.

SMRs are expected to play a vital role in meeting climate change and energy security objectives. Various SMR models have been proposed in the market and are characterized by fuel and coolant types, deployment models, and applications also beyond electricity production. SMRs can also offer compact, reliable heat and power for industry, off-grid mining and oil and gas industries which requires different approaches in plant operation. In this forum, a panel of experts representing the current and future operators and technology providers of SMRs will share operational strategies ensuring safe and reliable operation. Leveraging innovative technologies, selected design features and associated challenges in realizing operational strategy, also for newly envisaged industry decarbonization, will also be highlighted.

This event will be held on Thursday, 18 September 2025, from 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. in Conference Room CR3, C Building, seventh floor.

This side event will highlight how nuclear science and technology contribute to transforming agri-food systems in Africa through the Atoms4Food initiative. It will showcase successful applications in soil and water management, crop improvement, and food safety. Experts and policymakers will share best practices and discuss integrated solutions that enhance food security and nutrition across the continent.

This event will be held on Thursday, 18 September 2025, from 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. in Conference Room M4, M Building, ground floor.

At this event, experts from the UK’s Nuclear Security Capacity Building Programme, led by Nuclear Transport Solutions (NTS), will be joined by international partners to address the challenges and opportunities for nuclear transport security arising from nuclear innovation. Areas that will be covered include, the likely future demand for novel and higher-enrichment nuclear fuels, such as HALEU. This event is organized by the United Kingdom.

This event will be held on Thursday, 18 September 2025, from 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. in Conference Room M5, M Building, ground floor.

This annual meeting of African Regional Co-operative Agreement for Research, Development and Training Related to Nuclear Science and Technology (AFRA) Representatives will provide an opportunity to discuss the approval of the 2023 AFRA Annual Report and endorse the recommendations of the 36th meeting of the AFRA Technical Working Group.

This event will be held on Thursday, 18 September 2025, from 11.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. in Conference Room CR4, C Building, seventh floor.

Nuclear energy is an essential component in achieving the goals of the Africa Agenda 2063 by providing a reliable and low-carbon energy source for development. Nuclear power and applications are the driver for realizing Africa’s development by supporting industrialization, improving healthcare, advancing agriculture and creating job opportunities.

The development of nuclear power and applications are major undertaking that’s requires careful planning, preparation, investment, institutions development, human resources and meeting international obligation for safety, security and safeguards. The meeting aims to facilitate a high-level policy dialogue on nuclear power and applications for development in Africa. E. This event is organized by AFCONE.

This event will be held on Thursday, 18 September 2025, from 11.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. in Conference Room M7, M Building, ground floor.

At this event, information will be provided by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group on the adoption of AI as well as the wide ranging portfolio on robotics research. Representatives from across the NDA group and its partners will describe the approach to AI and robotics for nuclear decommissioning, their implementation and will highlight their relevant capabilities. This event is organized by United Kingdom.

This event will be held on Thursday, 18 September 2025, from 12.00 noon to 1.00 p.m. in Conference Room M4, M Building, ground floor.

This event will present the efforts of Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission in promoting avenues of education and continuous learning in various field of nuclear science and technology (NST). It will also highlight the opportunities available for Member States for specialized short courses in various applications of NST including nuclear power, nuclear safety and security, agriculture, human health, non-destructive technologies, offered by the institutes of Pakistan. This event is organized by Pakistan.

This event will be held on Thursday, 18 September 2025, from 12.30 p.m. to 1.30 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 (once available) or in person at the exhibition on the IAEA online archives catalogue, located on the ground floor of the M building.

Purpose: To explore the use of irradiated vaccines for the control of diseases of importance.

Objectives: This side event will showcase the Texas A&M/IAEA innovative partnership to develop irradiated vaccines. Improve knowledge on the development of irradiated vaccines

Address the challenges related to animal diseases for which available vaccines are limited or have reduced efficacy Increase awareness of vaccination and support irradiated vaccines development through sustainable approaches.

Background: Irradiated vaccines maintain structural integrity, hence can elicit a better immune response in the vaccinated individuals.? IAEA has spearheaded research and development on the application of irradiated vaccines for more than 25 pathogens.

This event will be held on Thursday, 18 September 2025, from 1.00 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. in Conference Room CR3, C Building, seventh floor.

Brazil, Namibia, the Republic of Korea, the Republic of Slovenia, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the European Union are hosting a side event at the 69th IAEA General Conference, aimed at raising awareness among Agency's Member States on the Article VI Amendment and at exploring joint efforts for the early entry into force of the Amendment. This event is organized by Brazil, Namibia, the Republic of Korea, Slovenia, the United Kingdom and the European Union.

This event will be held on Thursday, 18 September 2025, from 1.00 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. in Conference Room CR1, C Building, second floor.

As a global leader, Australia is advancing human health outcomes through cutting edge research, radiopharmaceutical production and integrated cancer care. This session will showcase Australia’s world-class expertise and activities in the reliable manufacture and supply of nuclear medicine, and in supporting efforts to improve cancer care and human health. The session will also highlight Australia’s commitment to international and regional efforts to improving cancer care through the peaceful uses of nuclear science and technology. This event is organized by Australia.

This event will be held on Thursday, 18 September 2025, from 1.00 p.m. to 2.30 p.m. in Conference Room M6, M Building, ground floor.

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.

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 will involve a guided tour of the Nuclear Security Training and Demonstration Centre (NSTDC) at the IAEA Seibersdorf Laboratories on Thursday, 18 September 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Advance registration is required by sending an email stating your first and last name, affiliation, and delegation.

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 1:45 p.m.

This event’s objective is to explain the unique roles, ways of operation, methods of work and areas of common interest of each organization, their interaction of the three and distinct operational mandates.

The three international organisations UNSCEAR, ICRP and IAEA work in their respective domain and mandate, and the outcome of their efforts constitute the radiological protection and safety foundation all over the world. This event is organized by Belgium.

This event will be held on Thursday, 18 September 2025, from 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m. in Conference Room M7, M Building, ground floor.

This side event will showcase studies made under the Atoms4NetZero initiative, modelling the role of nuclear power, for electricity generation but also heat supply. Case studies of energy transition scenarios will be presented using the IAEA supply optimisation tool MESSAGE, for two Member States, China (collaboration with CINIS) and Estonia (collaboration with the University of Tartu). Insights on the contribution of large reactors and small modular reactors to secure and clean energy transitions, will be discussed.

This event will be held on Thursday, 18 September 2025, from 2.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. in Conference Room CR4, C Building, seventh 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.

This seminar provides a comprehensive exploration of how Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) residues can be managed through circular economy principles. As global efforts intensify to reduce waste, enhance sustainability, and secure critical materials, this seminar addresses the technical, regulatory, and strategic dimensions of integrating NORM residues into circular value chains. This event is organized by Portugal.

This event will be held on Thursday, 18 September 2025, from 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. in Conference Room M6, M Building, ground floor.