Source: International Atomic Energy Agency – IAEA
In conjunction with the General Conference, the IAEA will host its annual Scientific Forum from 26–27 September with this year’s theme, Nuclear Innovations for Net Zero. This ties in with the IAEA initiative, Atoms4NetZero, which seeks to help countries to harness the power of nuclear energy in the clean energy transition to net zero. The forum will explore innovative ways of using nuclear power as the reliable backbone of clean, affordable, resilient and more secure energy transitions.
The Forum, which is divided into five sessions, will explore new innovations in nuclear power, which can help to quickly replace fossil fuel-based energy production with safe and reliable low carbon nuclear power. Speakers will discuss new advanced nuclear reactors for energy production, such as small modular reactors, as well as how fast reactors and thorium reactors can provide novel fuel cycle solutions. Innovation through digitalization, artificial intelligence, robotics and advanced manufacturing, will also be discussed. The Forum will also look at how nuclear power can be used in industrial processes, transport and building heating systems, as well as for electricity.
Several high-level speakers from government, industry and international organizations will present during the two-day event. Mr Grossi will open the Forum and join a high-level panel during the last session to highlight the importance of knowledge sharing and international cooperation.
The Forum will be livestreamed here, and the programme is available here.
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