The aim of the conference is to foster the exchange of information and experiences related to enhancing Nuclear Power Plant operational safety during commissioning, start-up, ongoing operation and long term operation. It will consist of an opening plenary session, six main themed sessions and a closing plenary session.
The conference will feature:
• Presentations by invited keynote speakers;
• Topical presentations by conference participants;
• Poster presentations on state-of-the-art and knowledge-related information; and
• Panel sessions featuring question and answer discussions.
Authors of papers are encouraged to cover several topical areas, where appropriate.
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Track 1 : Leadership and Safety Culture
- Topic 1 Developing Leaders
- Topic 2 Creating an Effective Nuclear Safety Culture
- Topic 3 Coaching
- Topic 4 Delivering Nuclear Safety Improvements
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Track 2 : New Build - Challenges and Opportunities
- Topic 1 Effective Transition from Construction to Operations
- Topic 2 Knowledge Transfer
- Topic 3 Preparing for Operations
- Topic 4 Pre-operational Lessons Learnt
- Topic 5 Industry Assistance for New and Embarking Organizations
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Track 3 Operational Performance Improvements
- Topic 1 Operational Safety Improvements
- Topic 2 Operator Fundamentals
- Topic 3 Performance Improvements
- Topic 4 Maintaining the Focus on Nuclear and Industrial Safety
- Topic 5 Enhancing Risk Management and Decision Making Processes
- Topic 6 The Role of Regulations in Operational Performance Improvements
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Track 4 Corporate Oversight
- Topic 1 Corporate Management
- Topic 2 Independent Oversight
- Topic 3 Measuring Performance Improvement
- Topic 4 Strengthening Stakeholder-Regulator-Corporate-Plant Relations
- Topic 5 Managing Organizational Change
- Topic 6 Institutional Strength in Depth
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Track 5 Long Term Operations
- Topic 1 Plant Life Extensions
- Topic 2 Ageing Management Programmes
- Topic 3 The Role of Periodic Safety Reviews in Long Term Operations
- Topic 4 Findings From IAEA SALTO Missions
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Track 6 Operating Experience
- Topic 1 Nuclear and Non-nuclear Operating Experience Programmes
- Topic 2 Human Performance Strategies
- Topic 3 Developing a Learning Culture
- Topic 4 Event Analysis Techniques
- Topic 5 Capturing and Using Lessons From Event Analysis
