69th IAEA General Conference

This Side Event will discuss new strategies and actions for fostering innovation through the implementation of international best practices in innovation management, as well as the development of internal organizational culture, processes, and structures aimed at creating value for the industry, stakeholders, and society. It will focus on strengthening the innovation culture and driving business development. The presentation will highlight advanced licensing and commercialization processes, including spin-offs; the training of technology transfer leaders; fostering market-oriented research; and building strong international partnerships, particularly with CEA in France and TNO in the Netherlands. This event is co-organized by Brazil.

This event will be held on Wednesday, 17 September 2025, from 4.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. in Conference Room M7, M Building, ground floor.

This event co-organized with Canada, Italy and World Nuclear Association (WNA) aims to share the progress of the work of the Denial of Shipment Working Group (DoS WG) and in particular the draft Joint Statement it developed based on acknowledgement of the essential elements of the international regulatory framework for the safe and secure transport of radioactive material by all mode.  The (DoS WG) has been established under the auspice of the IAEA in compliance with General Conferences’ resolutions in order to find solutions to facilitate the transport of radioactive material where shipment companies and other stakeholders face difficulties to properly implement such activity. This event co-organized with Canada, Italy and WNA aims to share the progress of the work of the DoS WG and in particular the draft Joint Statement it developed based on acknowledgement of the essential elements of the international regulatory framework for the safe and secure transport of radioactive material by all modes. This event is organized by France.

This event will be held on Wednesday, 17 September 2025, from 5.00 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. in Conference Room M5, M Building, ground 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.

This side event, aimed in particular at newcomer countries in Africa, will share experiences and lessons learned regarding the deployment of SMRs, and will examine opportunities to increase the number of women in the nuclear industry. The event will highlight the involvement of women in discussions and decisions on the development and deployment of SMRs and similar nuclear projects. Participants will share their nuclear programme journey, lessons learned (particularly in capacity building) and the role women have played in achieving national strategic goals through various nuclear projects. Speakers will include WiN Africa and WiN Global, with South Africa, Egypt and Ghana sharing lessons on capacity building and profiling major development milestones and achievements of women in strategic projects. This event is organized by South Africa.

This event will be held on Thursday, 18 September 2025, from 09.00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. in Conference Room CR1, C Building, second floor.

The event will be also accessible virtually.

Heads of regulatory bodies and other senior regulatory officials in the fields of nuclear, radiation, transport and radioactive waste safety and nuclear security will discuss regulatory challenges and share good practices. The meeting also focuses on IAEA Secretariat initiatives to support regulatory bodies.

This event will be held on Thursday, 18 September 2025, from 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. in Board Room D, C Building, fourth floor.

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.

This side event presents the start of a 48 month European Commission pilot project involving Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria and South Africa that aims to strengthen regulatory capacities for nuclear energy and radiation protection. The project also aims to develop bilateral cooperation and to contribute to nuclear safety and radiation protection - including radioactive waste management and emergency preparedness – at the regional level. The project will be technically implemented by a European consortium of Regulators and TSOs in accordance with the highest standards and best practices used in Europe and the IAEA. This event is organized by the European Commission.

This event will be held on Thursday, 18 September 2025, from 09.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. in Conference Room M6, 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 side event will explore the serious and growing threat posed by attacks and threats of attacks against nuclear sites and facilities. It will examine the multifaceted implications of such unlawful acts for international peace and security and the integrity of the global nuclear non-proliferation regime. The discussion will address the legal, technical, and political dimensions of these acts, with particular emphasis on their consequences for the inalienable right of Member States to develop and use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. The event aims to highlight the urgent need to ensure the inviolability and protection of nuclear sites and facilities. This event is organized by the Islamic Republic of Iran.

This event will be held on Thursday, 18 September 2025, from 11.00 a.m. to 12.30 a.m. in Conference Room M6, 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.

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 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.