It’s my greatest pleasure, on behalf of the Organizing Committee, to welcome you to attend the 2nd World Nuclear Decommissioning & Waste Management Congress (Europe) 2017, which will be held on September 11-13th, in London, UK.
To date, over 110 commercial power reactors, 48 experimental or prototype reactors, over 250 research reactors and some fuel cycle facilities have been retired from operation. In 2016, 3 nuclear reactors, respectively in Japan, Russia and the US, have been shut down. In the ongoing decade more nuclear power plants will be shut down worldwide due to their operating life and political decisions.
The nuclear decommissioning market can be basically divided into three regions, namely, Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. Europe is estimated to dominate the market, owing to factors such as government commitment and stringent regulations to phase out nuclear power plants. The closure and the decommissioning of nuclear power plants, particularly power reactors, pose high demands regarding planning, authorization, project management, waste handling and innovative technologies. This creates huge business opportunities in the region.
The 2nd World Nuclear Decommissioning & Waste Management Congress (Europe) 2017 is a top-level international event covering the global market across Asia-Pacific, Africa, North America, Latin America, and focuses on Europe with special attention to the UK, France, Germany, Sweden, Finland, Spain, and Italy.
The congress in London connects companies with cutting-edge information and emerging trends which affect the nuclear decommissioning & waste management industry. Governments, regulators, operators, technology & service providers and other organizations will provide information and insights on the most important aspects of decommissioning projects and waste handling. Meanwhile, for those who are keen to find new investment opportunities or strengthen their presence in the global market, especially the European market, this three-day event will also provide a cozy platform to meet your future partners.
We are looking forward to seeing you in London!
Best regards,
Organizing Committee of the 2nd World Nuclear Decommissioning & Waste Management Congress (Europe) 2017
Day One Morning
0900-1200 North America Focus, Asia-Pacific Focus, Africa Focus
1200-1230 Panel Discussion: Managing the Decommissioning of Different Reactor Types –Differences and Challenges
Day One Afternoon
1400-1800 Central Europe Focus, Eastern Europe Focus, Latin America Focus
Day Two Morning
0900-1230 National Commitment for Nuclear Decommissioning & Waste Management: Regulation, Strategy and Introduction
UK, France, Germany, Sweden, Italy, Spain
Day Two Afternoon
1400-1730 Project Updates & Case studies – Experience Sharing and Learning UK, France, Germany, Sweden, Spain, Ukraine
1730-1800 Panel Discussion: Promoting International Collaboration – Exchange of Nuclear Skills, Technologies, Products and Services Globally
Day Three Morning
0900-1030 Funding and Financing for Decommissioning of Nuclear Facilities & Waste Management
1100-1230 Radioactive Waste Management – Characterisation, Interim Storage and Final Disposal (1)
UK, Finland, Sweden
Day Three Afternoon
1400-1530 Radioactive Waste Management – Characterisation, Interim Storage and Final Disposal (2)
France, Belgium, Germany
1600-1730 Advanced Technologies and Services in Nuclear Decommissioning & Waste Management
1730-1800 Skills, Training & Knowledge Transfer for Nuclear Decommissioning Activities
In the event brochure, you will know the 3-day conference this year will more focus on the progress of African nuclear projects.