Programme & Abstract Submission
The conference will be made up of a combination of keynotes, panel sessions, invited speakers and abstracts. A high-level overview of the structure of the event can be found below followed by details on how to submit an abstract.
NOTE: Following closure of our abstract submission on the 5th September we are pleased to launch our Full Programme! Download a copy by clicking on the button below.
High Level Programme
Tuesday
25th November
2025
9am | 12:35pm
New Technologies & Applications
1:30pm | 4:45pm
Future of Transport Standards & Regulation
5pm | 7 pm
Drinks & Networking Event
Wednesday
26th
November
2025
8:45 am | 12:30pm
Sustainability & Skills
1:30pm | 4:45pm
Making It Happen
Abstract Submission - NOW CLOSED
Throughout the event there will be opportunities for short oral talks to be given by the wider industry and policy makers. We welcome abstracts being submitted across all the 4 sub-themes, further details of which are provided below:
New Technologies and Applications
We welcome abstracts from the following areas:
- New Technologies e.g. Floating and Transportable Nuclear Reactors, Small and Advanced Modular Reactors, Fusion etc. Transport of Novel Fuels and Materials e.g. HALEU etc.
- New Transport Packages
- Nuclear Applications in Space
- New Medical Technologies and Sources involving Radioactive Materials.
Future of Transport Standards & Regulation
·We welcome abstracts highlighting industry views of the changes needed to international and domestic regulations and standards related to Nuclear Materials and Radioactive Material Transport. This may include:
- Nuclear Safety, Security and Radiation Protection
- Maritime and Aviation Requirements
- Environmental Requirements
- Jurisdictional and Legal Complexity
- Transboundary Impact and Responsibility
- Nuclear Liabilities
- Package Design
- Operational Practices
- Regulatory considerations for new technologies.
Sustainability & Skills
··We welcome abstracts from the following areas:
- The Carbon Footprint of Transport Routes / Modes
- Packaging Waste & Circular Economy
- Resource Use and Infrastructure Constraints (e.g. use of materials in shielding, aging transport infrastructure, limited container reuse)
- Safety-Security and Sustainability Trade-offs (e.g. added environmental cost of safety and security standards and measures).
- Climate Resilience and Long-Term Viability of Transport Routes.
- Workforce and Skills Requirements Now and in the Future.
- Recruitment and Retention in the Nuclear Sector
Making It Happen!
·We welcome abstracts focused on tackling the key challenges to the future of Nuclear and Radioactive Materials Transport. This may include:
- Tackling Public Perception and Social License (including delay and denial of shipments)
- Integration of Emerging Technologies and Fuel Types.
- Modern, sustainable, and secure transport infrastructure.
- Diversify supply and transport routes.
- Develop contingency protocols for geopolitical disruptions.
- Strengthen diplomatic frameworks and agreements.
- Preparing for the unexpected (including robust emergency preparedness and climate adaptation plans).
- Tracking, verification, and anti counterfeit technologies.
Abstracts submissions are now closed. Those abstracts accepted will be confirmed by the 17th September 2025.
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