The JRC Side event of the Nuclear Energy Summit "JRC activities for a safe and secure nuclear in Europe", and official closing event of the 60 Years JRC Nuclear Safety and Security, will take place on 20 March 2024 in Brussels.
The JRC Side event aims to highlight the role of JRC in nuclear science and technology, emphasising the need for strong support for nuclear research in Europe. JRC has been actively contributing to nuclear education and training of the next generation of experts in the nuclear field, maintaining essential know-how and competences throughout Europe.
The event will present major JRC nuclear achievements over the last 60 years and its role in fostering the safe and secure development of both nuclear power and non-power applications in Europe.
How to register
Should you be interested in participating, please contact the JRC-02-MEETINGS
ec [dot] europa [dot] eu (subject: JRC%20Side%20event%20%22JRC%20activities%20for%20a%20safe%20and%20secure%20nuclear%20in%20Europe%22) (meeting assistants) for further information and details on the registration procedure.
- nuclear security | nuclear safeguards | safety of nuclear installations
- Wednesday 20 March 2024, 15:00 - 19:00 (CET)
- Brussels, Belgium
- Live streaming available
- External event
Programme
- 20 Mar 2024, 15:00 - 15:45 (CET)Registration and Welcome
- 15:45 - 16:00 (CET)Opening remarks
60 Years of nuclear activities and experiences at JRC Stephen Quest, Director General, Joint Research Centre, European Commission
- 16:00 - 16:30 (CET)Key Notes Speeches
Enhancing international nuclear competences with the JRC. Rafael Mariano Grossi,Director General, International Atomic Energy Agency
Nuclear in the European Year of Skills: real people, real skills. Iliana Ivanova, Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, European Commission
How to keep a leading position in nuclear research in Europe Attila Steiner, State Secretary for Energy and Climate Policy, Hungary
- 16:30 - 16:45 (CET)Break
- 16:45 - 18:00 (CET)Panel discussion
“Strengthening nuclear science and technology in Europe with the JRC”
Moderator: Ulla Engelmann, Director for Nuclear Safety and Security, Joint Research Centre, European Commission
Peter Baeten,Vice President of the Sustainable Nuclear Energy Technology Platform (SNETP)
Yves Desbazeille, Director General, Nucleareurope
Jean-Christophe Niel,President IRSN, European Technical Safety Organisation (ETSON)
Claudia Gasparrini, Italian Nuclear Young Generation
Stefano Monti, President of the European Nuclear Society (ENS)
Christophe Grudler, Member of the European Parliament
Bernard Magenhann, Deputy Director-General, Joint Research Centre, European Commission
- 18:00 - 19:00 (CET)Networking reception
Practical information
- When
- Wednesday 20 March 2024, 15:00 - 19:00 (CET)
- Where
- Charlemagne buildingRue de la Loi / Wetstraat 170, Brussels, Belgium
- Languages
- English
Description
Web-streaming will be available from 15:45.
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Attendance
Please note that the attendance is limited by the capacity of the room and the requests will be processed on a first come, first served basis.
Attending the event is free of charge, and no reimbursement for travel and hotel costs will be granted.