The conference is intended for technical and scientific experts, policy makers, high-level officials from waste management organizations, regulators, operators of nuclear facilities and individuals working in all areas of radioactive waste management. The conference is also intended to attract non-governmental organizations and academic institutions. The IAEA welcomes and encourages the participation of women, young professionals and individuals from developing countries.

EXPECTED OUTCOME

The conference is anticipated to benefit relevant organizations and stakeholders within IAEA Member States and the international community by promoting knowledge of current good practices and emerging trends in radioactive waste management. It supports the strengthening of national approaches in alignment with international standards, and wider adoption of innovative technologies and approaches to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of waste management practices.

This event aims to foster collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and networking among industry professionals, regulators, researchers, and policymakers, while facilitating the exchange of practical experiences and lessons learned. This will support effective implementation, help address common challenges in radioactive waste management, and enhance future planning and decision-making.

It is expected that the conference will raise public awareness and encourage engagement on issues related to radioactive waste management, emphasizing the importance of transparency, effective communication and informed participation in decision-making processes.

KEY DEADLINES

1 February 2027	Deadline for extended abstracts submission through IAEA-INDICO (together with  submission of Form B and Form A through the InTouch+ platform)
15 March 2027	Notification of acceptance of extended abstracts for oral or poster presentation
27 March 2027	Deadline for submission of Form C for grants (together with Form A) through the InTouch+ platform
15 May 2027	Electronic submission of full papers through IAEA-INDICO
30 May 2027	Deadline for exhibitors to express interest
30 August 2027	Notification of review of full papers
30 September 2027	Deadline for submission of revised full papers submitted through IAEA-INDICO
5 October 2027	Deadline for submission of Form A only (no paper submission, no grant request) through Intouch+ Platform

 

Starts 11 Oct 2027, 09:00

Ends 15 Oct 2027, 17:00

All times are in Europe/ViennaEurope/Vienna

Location

IAEA Headquarters Vienna, Austria

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