The Senior Safety and Security Regulators' Meeting is an annual event organized by the Agency during the General Conference. It is a forum for exchange of information on current regulatory issues, trends and good practices among senior government officials involved in regulatory matters in the fields of nuclear, radiation, transport and radioactive waste safety and nuclear security. The meeting also focusses on IAEA Secretariat initiatives to support regulatory bodies.
Opening Remarks
Mr Rafael Mariano Grossi, IAEA Director General
Session I: Artificial Intelligence: Challenges and Opportunities for Nuclear Safety and Security
Chairperson’s introductory remarks
Mr Michael King, USA
International Cooperation on AI for Nuclear Safety and Security
Mr Rodney Busquim e Silva, IAEA
Ms Maria Oprescescu, Romania
International Symposium on Artificial Intelligence and Nuclear Energy
Mr Ed Bradley, IAEA
Artificial Intelligence in Emergency Communication
Ms Nayana Jayarajan, IAEA
Applying AI in the Nuclear Industry: EPRI Perspective
Ms Agnieszka Czeszumska, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)
Mr Ben Mekki Ayadi, France
Application of Artificial Intelligence in Nuclear Safety and Regulation of China
Mr Zhi Xiao, China
Panel discussion
Ms Agnieszka Czeszumska, EPRI
Mr Ben Mekki Ayadi, France
Mr Zhiguo Li, China
Mr Zhi Xiao, China
Mr Rodney Busquim e Silva, IAEA
Chairperson’s summary of Session I
Special Event NRGE (Nuclear Regulators for Gender Equity)
Opening remarks
Ms Karine Herviou, Deputy Director General and Head of the Department of Nuclear Safety and Security (TBD)
Ms Annemiek van Bolhuis, NRGE Co-Chair
Panel Discussion
Retention of women in the nuclear sector – The importance of women-friendly policies in the workplace
Moderator
Ms Ditebogo Kgomo, NRGE Co-Chair
Panelists
Mr Colin Moses, Canada
Ms Melina Belinco, Women in Nuclear Global (WiN Global)
Ms Nina Cromnier, OECD/NEA
Session II: Regulatory Function of Enforcement
Chairperson’s introductory remarks
Mr Zia Hussain Shah, Pakistan
Regulatory Enforcement Process in the UAE
Mr Christer Viktorsson, United Arab Emirates
Regulatory Enforcement Policy Development and Implementation
Mr Muhammad Arif Javaid, IAEA
PNRA Regulatory Enforcement Process for Facilities and Activities
Mr Zia Hussain Shah, Pakistan
Enforcement System of Slovenia
Mr Igor Sirc, Slovenia
Challenges for Nuclear Safety Enforcement in Switzerland
Dr Rosa Sardella, Switzerland
ARPANSA’s Approach to Compliance and Enforcement
Ms Gillian Hirth, Australia
Panel discussion
Mr Zia Hussain Shah, Pakistan
Mr Igor Sirc, Slovenia
Dr Rosa Sardella, Switzerland
Ms Gillian Hirth, Australia
Mr Christer Viktorsson, United Arab Emirates
Chairperson’s summary of Session II