Purpose and Objectives
The purpose of this conference is to provide an international forum to take stock of the progress and discuss the opportunities, challenges and enabling conditions for the accelerated development and safe and secure deployment of SMRs among all possible stakeholders for SMRs.
The primary objectives are to:
- Present and discuss the up-to-date design and technology of SMRs and microreactors and their associated fuel cycle approaches;
- Address the safety, security, and safeguards approaches specific to SMRs;
- Discuss legislative and regulatory frameworks and existing practices in regulation of SMR design, development, and deployment.
- Consider ways to facilitate the near-term deployment of SMRs, including financing and contracting approaches;
- Discuss the status of national nuclear energy programmes in the Member States by highlighting technical and non-technical expectations and end-user requirements to SMRs design; and
- Share information on recent Member State and IAEA initiatives relating to SMR development and deployment, including NHSI, and foster international collaboration among all stakeholders.
It is expected that this conference will help catalyse current activities in Member States and enhance prospects of safe and secure SMR deployment that will offer options for achieving clean energy transition and energy supply security in both embarking and expanding countries.
Target Audience
Participation in the conference is solicited from potential users and operators, regulatory bodies, relevant industries and technology holders, government officials, technical support organizations, representatives of international organizations, and technical and legal experts working in all areas of SMRs and nuclear power programmes. The conference is also intended for non-governmental organizations and academic institutions. The IAEA highly encourages the participation of women, early career professionals, and individuals from developing countries.
Key Deadlines and Dates
March 15 2024 (extended deadline) 29 February 2024 – Submission of abstracts through IAEA-INDICO
March 15 2024 29 February 2024 – Submission of Form B (together with Form A) through the InTouch+ platform
March 15 2024 29 February 2024 – Submission of Form C (together with Form A) through the InTouch+ platform
7 April 2024 29 March 2024 – Notification of acceptance of abstracts for oral or poster presentation
31 May 2024 14 June 2024– Electronic submission of full papers through IAEA-INDICO (final deadline)
31 July 2024 – Notification of review of full papers
6 September 2024 – Deadline for submission of revised full papers submitted through IAEA-INDICO
4 October 2024 – Deadline for submission of presentations or posters submitted through IAEA-INDICO
16 October 2024 – Submission of Form A only (no paper submission, no grant request) through the InTouch+ platform
21-25 October 2024 – Conference dates
