This publication provides a comprehensive overview of the topics discussed at the conference. Over 600 experts, engineers, scientists, government officials and advocates were involved in the event, reaffirming the importance and interest in fast reactor technology. There are currently several fast reactors already in operation, with more under construction and innovative concepts under development. Major technical aspects and topics related to fast reactor and fuel cycle technology were addressed at the conference, including advancements in technology, safety, economics, proliferation resistance, and sustainability.

Focused on the safety of evolutionary and innovative reactor designs, the conference facilitated exchange of experiences and discussions on potential solutions for the most pressing challenges associated with these reactor types. This proceedings publication provides a summary of the panel discussions and parallel technical sessions, as well as the opening and closing speeches. The full papers from the oral sessions and e-papers as presented at the conference are included as supplementary files available on-line.

This publication provides a summary of the International Conference on Effective Nuclear and Radiation Safety Regulatory Systems - Preparing for the Future in a Rapidly Changing Environment, including the opening and closing remarks, and summaries of all technical sessions and panels and summaries of side events. The conference served as a forum for identifying strategies to ensure regulatory resilience in a rapidly changing environment and to overcome life cycle challenges of nuclear installations and of activities involving radiation sources. It also focused on strengthening international cooperation and information sharing to improve regulatory effectiveness, agility and consistency in regulatory approaches related to new technologies. The major themes of the conference covered methodologies to increase public and stakeholder trust and regulatory credibility, best practices to sustain a competent workforce and develop the next generation of regulatory professionals and leaders, and programmes and strategies for the safe and secure use of radioactive material. This publication is intended for government ministers; senior officials and policymakers responsible for nuclear and radiation safety regulation; representatives of international, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with relevant competencies; regulatory bodies and other national competent authorities; and industry and other entities engaged in activities relevant to nuclear and radiation safety.

The URAM-2023 Proceedings cover a range of relevant topics in the uranium production cycle from uranium exploration, through mining, milling, processing, and decommissioning and remediation of uranium production cycle facilities. This publication provides a summary of the symposium including: the opening addresses; the essay contest for students and early career professionals; 10 tracks from the technical sessions; 2 panel sessions; the closing addresses; conference secretariat and programme committee, and a list of the papers and posters. The intended audience includes exploration and mining geologists, engineers, operators, regulators, fuel cycle specialists, government officials, researchers and students.

The IAEA International Conference on Radioactive Waste Management: Solutions for a Sustainable Future brought together experts from Member States to share experiences in the management of radioactive waste, with the aim of increasing the visibility of progress, good practice, and effective solutions. The sustainable application of nuclear technologies for the benefit of humanity, in cancer therapy, generating low-carbon electricity, improving crop yields and many other applications is fully connected with the responsible management of waste. It is only through the effective, safe and secure implementation of radioactive waste management solutions that Member States can continue to benefit from nuclear technologies and nuclear energy production, and the papers contained within these proceedings will help promote the sharing of good practices and experiences and thereby to a more sustainable future.

With more than 1900 participants from 141 Member States, four non-Member States and 25 international organizations, the International Conference on Nuclear Security (ICONS 2020) was convened to formulate and exchange views on experiences and achievements, current approaches, future directions and priorities for nuclear security. An outcome of ICONS 2020 was Member States adopting by consensus, a ministerial declaration reaffirming their support for nuclear security. This publication includes the co-presidents’ summary of the conference, the full text of the ministerial declaration, statements from the opening and closing sessions, and an outline of the conference programme. The supplemental files presented with this publication contain the full conference programme, the list of conference participants, the national statements from the ministerial segment, and a selection of papers and presentations.

Following the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, the lAEA and wider international community, sought to assist the Japanese authorities manage the response. Within the context of continuous improvement and work to ensure the safety of nuclear facilities globally, the nuclear community gathered for this conference to review and assess lessons learned and actions taken, as well as to identify ways to further strengthen nuclear safety. This publication contains the President’s Report and a summary of the technical sessions and policy discussions that took place during the conference. Conclusions of the conference are also summarised.

Arising from the fifth in a series of international conferences on effective nuclear and radiation regulatory systems, this publication includes the opening addresses, a summary of the conference, and the conference President’s summary and conclusions. The participants’ presentations and posters from the conference are available as part of the online publication. Ongoing challenges, such as capacity building for regulatory infrastructure, knowledge management, and safety and security culture are addressed. Emerging issues, such as those associated with new technologies and those related to ageing nuclear power plants and the back-fitting of current safety measures to existing nuclear power plants, and decommissioning and waste management, are considered, as is the threat posed by counterfeit and fraudulent items. An important concept throughout is the interface between safety and security. The objective of the publication is to share regulatory experiences related to improving the effectiveness of nuclear and radiation regulatory systems, addressing the international framework for the safety and security of nuclear and other radioactive material. A key message is that international cooperation to address regulatory challenges improves regulatory effectiveness worldwide.

This proceedings publication presents the outcome of an IAEA conference on occupational radiation protection. The conference provided an important opportunity to review recent technical and regulatory developments concerning occupational exposure to ionizing radiation in all facilities and activities. It brought together experts from a wide range of countries and international organizations to report on and discuss the progress made in identifying, quantifying, and managing the radiological risks associated with workplaces. The revision of international basic safety standards, which was completed during the period since the last conference, provided an important backdrop to the presentations and discussion. The publication includes the conference summary, opening addresses, and presentations from the twelve topical sessions and four round table discussions.

Over the past few decades, many studies have found elevated natural radionuclide activity concentrations in wastes and residues from a wide range of industrial activities that are not part of the nuclear fuel cycle. Member States experienced challenges in finding feasible and implementable approaches for the proper management of such naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM) wastes and residues. This proceedings publication arises from the IAEA conference, NORM 2020, convened to address these issues. The conference was focused on the sharing of experiences in the management of NORM in industrial operations with the aim of contributing to the harmonization of practical approaches and adoption of good practices. This was the first IAEA NORM conference with this focus and builds upon previous events organized by the international community and progress in this area to date worldwide. Unique to NORM 2020 was that it brought together different stakeholders to identify current issues and expected future challenges and possible strategies for dealing with them. Although the conference was focused on industrial operations it also considered the latest technological developments and research work, regulatory requirements, and safety aspects.

This publication is the proceedings of an international conference which focused on evaluating actions that were undertaken to address recommendations from three previous technical and scientific support organizations (TSO) conferences and on the achievements of the TSO Forum. The conference highlighted the importance of scientific and technical capabilities to support regulatory decision making for enhanced nuclear and radiation safety and security, and explored solutions for the development, maintenance, and enhancement of such capacities, especially in countries newly embarking on nuclear power programmes. In particular, the conference promoted the self assessment methodology developed by the IAEA to support Member States in developing their technical and scientific capabilities. The supplementary files, available on-line, contain the contributed papers and respective posters.

A plant life management (PLiM) programme is an effective tool that allows an operator to manage ageing effects in structures, systems and components (SSCs) for long term operation of nuclear power plants. Such a programme helps facilitate decisions concerning when and how to repair, replace or modify SSCs in an economically optimized way, while assuring that the highest levels of safety are maintained. This publication is the proceedings of the fourth in a series of international conferences convened by the IAEA on nuclear power plant life management. The conference provided a forum for information exchange on national and international policies, as well as on regulatory practices, and for the demonstration of strategies, including their application in ageing management and PLiM programmes for operating and new nuclear power plants. The proceedings include the opening address, presentations of the keynote speakers, summaries of the individual technical sessions, and conclusions and recommendations of the chairperson of the conference.