International Conference on Effective Nuclear and Radiation Regulatory Systems: Strengthening Competence, Agility and Connection in the Modern Era

Conference Programme

Monday, 27 April 2026 | Opening Day (Day 1)
8:00–9:00 | Registration
9:00–9:30 | Break
9:30–11:00 | S1.1. Opening session
11:00–11:30 | Break
11:30–13:00 | S1.2. Presentations & panel discussion
From Commitment to Implementation: Responses to the RegCon2023 Call for
Action
13:00–14:00 | Lunch break
14:00–15:30 | S1.3. Panel discussion
Shaping the E􀆯ective Regulator: Competence, Agility and Connection for a
Changing World
15:30–16:00 | Break
16:00–17:00 | S1.4. Roundtable discussion
Empowering Women and Men: Redefining Flexibility in the Regulatory Workplace
17:00–17:30 | S1.5. Wrap-up session
17:30–19:00 | Networking reception (generously hosted by ANVS)

Tuesday, 28 April 2026 | Competence Day (Day 2)
08:00–9:00 | S2.1. Early morning workshop
9:00–9:30 | Break
9:30–10:30 | S2.2. Panel discussion
Beyond Compliance: Building a Resilient Regulatory Culture
10:30–11:00 | Break
11:00–12:00 | S2.3.1. Presentations
Empowering People, Shaping the Future: Advancing Regulatory Competence and
Leadership
12:00–13:00 | S2.3.2. Presentations
Strengthening Foundations: Innovative Organizational Models for Sustainable
Regulatory Systems
13:00–14:00 | Lunch break
Side Event: 20th Anniversary of the Integrated Regulatory Review Service (IRRS)
14:00–15:00 | S2.4. Flash talks
Regulatory competence: Thinking and acting as an e􀆯ective regulator
15:00–16:00 | S2.5. Panel discussion
Leadership and Trust: Building Regulatory Competence that Endures
16:00–16:30 | Break
16:30–17:30 | S2.6. Roundtable discussion
Strategies for Smart Regulation in Resource-Limited Non-Nuclear States
17:30–18:30 | S2.7. Wrap-up session

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 | Agility Day (Day 3)
08:00–9:00 | S1.1. Early morning workshop
9:00–9:30 | Break
9:30–10:30 | S3.2. Panel discussion
The Agile Regulator in a Fast-Changing Landscape: Navigating the Challenges and
Driving Innovation
10:30–11:00 | Break
11:00–12:00 | S3.3.1. Presentations
Balancing Innovation and Assurance: Regulatory Approaches for Emerging and
Expanding Nuclear Power Programmes and Technologies
12:00–13:00 | S3.3.2. Presentations
Future-Ready Regulation of Radiation Uses: Digital Transformation and Strategic
Agility
13:00–14:00 | Lunch break
Side Event: Tour of the Incident and Emergency Centre (IEC)
14:00–15:00 | S3.4. Flash talks
Agility: Growing as a regulator to address emerging challenges
15:00–16:00 | S3.5. Panel discussion
Leadership and Trust: Building Regulatory Competence that Endures
16:00–16:30 | Break
16:30–17:30 | S3.6. Roundtable discussion
Next generation regulation: senior regulators and early career professionals in
dialogue
17:30–18:00 | S3.7. Wrap-up session

Thursday, 30 April 2026 | Connection Day (Day 4)
08:00–9:00 | S4.1. Early morning workshop
9:00–9:30 | Break
9:30–10:30 | S4.2. Panel discussion
Building a Robust Regulatory Ecosystem: Roles, Boundaries and Responsible
10:30–11:00 | Break
11:00–12:00 | S.4.3.1. Presentations
Cultivating Connection: Regional Approaches to Promoting Regulatory
Competence
12:00–13:00 | S4.3.2. Presentations
Embracing Interconnection between Regulators and Stakeholders
13:00–14:00 | Lunch break
14:00–15:00 | S.4.4. Flash talks
Strengthening connection in the regulatory ‘ecosystem’
15:00–16:00 | S4.5. Roundtable discussion
Keeping the Conversation Alive: Regional Partnerships and Future Platforms for
Impact
16:00–16:30 | S4.6. Closing session