Purpose and Objectives
The purpose of the event is to provide a forum, in the context of a renewed interest in nuclear power, for exchanging information on achievements, challenges, lessons learned and prospects concerning the nuclear fuel supply chain. It will help identify the nuclear industry needs (e.g. fissile/fertile materials, new fuel types that are more efficient and cost-effective, etc.) to meet the demand of the expected deployment of SMRs and other advanced reactors, as well as to fulfill ambitions to triple nuclear power capacity by 2050. The conference will also share and consider achievements, challenges, lessons learned, and prospects on the application of circular economy principles at the different stages of the nuclear fuel cycle. It will identify and prioritize current needs and sharing of information on the strategies and approaches that would enable and enhance environmentally friendly and cost beneficial practices. The conference will highlight the importance of addressing the societal expectations for minimizing waste burden as well as advancing sustainability in nuclear energy development.
Key Deadlines and Dates
1 February 2026
- Submission of abstracts through IAEA-INDICO
- Submission of Form B (together with Form A) through the InTouch+ platform
31 March 2026
- Notification of acceptance of abstracts for oral or poster presentation
10 April 2026
- Submission of Form C (together with Form A) through the InTouch+ platform
31 May 2026
- Electronic submission of extended abstracts through IAEA-INDICO
31 July 2026
- Notification of review of extended abstracts
15 September 2026
- Deadline for submission of revised extended abstracts submitted through IAEA-INDICO
7 October 2026
- Submission of Form A only (no paper submission, no grant request) through the InTouch+ platform
Participation and Registration
All persons wishing to participate in the event must be designated by an IAEA Member State or should be a member of an organization that has been invited to attend.
Registration through the InTouch+ platform:
1. Access the InTouch+ platform (https://intouchplus.iaea.org):
· Persons with an existing NUCLEUS account can sign in here with their username and password;
· Persons without an existing NUCLEUS account can register here.
2. Once signed in, prospective participants can use the InTouch+ platform to:
- Complete or update their personal details under ‘Basic Profile’ (if no financial support is requested) or under ‘Complete Profile’ (if financial support is requested) and upload the relevant supporting documents;
- Search for the relevant event (EVT2501012) under the ‘My Eligible Events’ tab;
- Select the Member State or invited organization they want to represent from the drop-down menu entitled ‘Designating authority’ (if an invited organization is not listed, please contact Conference.Contact-Point@iaea.org);
- If applicable, indicate whether a paper is being submitted and complete the relevant information;
- If applicable, indicate whether financial support is requested and complete the relevant information (this is not applicable to participants from invited organizations);
- Based on the data input, the InTouch+ platform will automatically generate Participation Form (Form A), Form for Submission of a Paper (Form B) and/or Grant Application Form (Form C);
- Submit their application.
Once submitted through the InTouch+ platform, the application together with the auto-generated form(s) will be transmitted automatically to the required authority for approval. If approved, the application together with the form(s) will automatically be sent to the IAEA through the online platform.
NOTE: Should prospective participants wish to submit a paper or request financial support, the application needs to be submitted by the specified deadlines (see section O).
For additional information on how to apply for an event, please refer to the InTouch+ Help page. Any other issues or queries related to InTouch+ can be sent to InTouchPlus.Contact-Point@iaea.org.
If it is not possible to submit the application through the InTouch+ platform, prospective participants are requested to contact the IAEA’s Conference Services Section via email: Conference.Contact-Point@iaea.org.
Participants are hereby informed that the personal data they submit will be processed in line with the Agency’s Personal Data and Privacy Policy and is collected solely for the purpose(s) of reviewing and assessing the application and to complete logistical arrangements where required. Further information can be found in the Data Processing Notice concerning IAEA InTouch+ platform.
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