Registrations are now open!
The recent increased interest in nuclear power production and the many new advanced and small modular reactors featuring innovative fuel concepts will require new safeguards approaches. These advancements present both new opportunities and new challenges to safeguards and non-proliferation. Moreover, the Long Term Operation of existing nuclear power plant fleets, the interim storage of used nuclear fuel and the final disposal of waste also pose significant safeguards and non-proliferation challenges. It is crucial for all parties involved in nuclear safeguards, including the facility operators, the national and regional authorities, the inspectorates and the research community, to focus on developing innovative solutions to increase safeguards effectiveness and efficiency.
To discuss these topics and much more, the European and international safeguards community will meet in Antwerp, Belgium, from 12th till 16th of May, 2025. Participants will exchange ideas and discuss the latest research results on concepts, tools and technologies for safeguards. They will report on in-field testing of new equipment and approaches, share best practices on safeguards implementation and inspections, analyse current safeguards analysis techniques, approaches and methodologies and present on strategic trade control. The use of the latest digital technologies and the capacity building strategies through training and education will also be thoroughly discussed.
The ESARDA Symposium registration fees are 675 euro. The registration fees provides full participation in the conference, including registration and conference materials, proceedings, morning and afternoon coffee breaks, lunches and the social event. The program will include but will not be limited to Opening and Closing Plenary and Topical Plenary Sessions, Oral and Dedicated Panel Sessions and Poster Sessions. Additionally ESARDA members or invited participants will be able to join the ESARDA Working Group meetings.
To register before 15 April: please use this link and carefully follow the detailed instructions: https://forms.office.com/e/1uWeUw1tiK
Reduced registration fees for students
Students that participate in the ESARDA Course can apply for a grant through ENEN2# via the group application section. They can, on their own costs prolong the stay and attend the ESARDA Symposium in the week after. ENEN2# grants will give lump sumps to students.
Students that want to participate only in the ESARDA Symposium can use the possibility of an individual application through ENEN2# mobility funds. ESARDA will provide a letter of recommendation, please contact eileen.langegger@tuwien.ac.at for this letter. ENEN2# mobility rules will apply for this application.
Please check https://mobility.enen.eu/