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Second Special Session of the General Conference
2 December 2019, Vienna International Centre, Vienna
Registration
Registration starts on 2 November 2019 and should be completed by 29 November 2019.
Credentials
Heads of Delegation (but not other members of delegations) will require credentials specifically for the session, even if they are already accredited to the Agency in some other capacity (for example, as Resident Representative). In accordance with Rule 27 of the Rules of Procedure of the General Conference, original credentials must be issued either by the Head of State or Government or by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Member State concerned and must be submitted to the Acting Director General, if possible not later than seven days before the start of the Conference, i.e. Monday, 25 November 2019, in order to facilitate the smooth proceeding of the Conference, in particular the work of the General Committee.
As of 2.30 p.m. on Sunday, 1 December 2019, original credentials that have not been previously submitted to the Acting Director General should be hand delivered to the Credentials Officer (M Building, first floor, room M01 19). It should be noted that credentials cannot be accepted during registration at Gate 1 of the VIC.
For any assistance regarding credentials, please contact the Credentials Officer.
Advance Information for Delegations
Information about the General Conference is available here.
Formalities on arrival
All participants are requested to register online through the IAEA General Conference registration system.
To avoid delays on Monday, 2 December 2019, Member States are kindly advised to encourage their registered participants to collect their badges in advance from the IAEA Registration Desk at Gate 1 of the VIC, as follows:
- Thursday, 28 November: 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.
- Friday, 29 November: 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.
- Sunday, 1 December: 10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.
- Monday, 2 December: 7.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
In principle, badges should be collected in person. However, advance collection of pre-printed badges is possible by an authorized person upon presentation of an official letter or note specifying the name of the collector and listing the names of participants whose badges are to be collected. Please note that once collected, badges cannot be returned to the Registration Desk nor reprinted.
Participants seeking on-site registration are required to present a note verbale or an official letter of nomination, together with a valid photo ID. Please allow ample time for security screening and registration.
Information on accessing the VIC
Delegates attending the Second Special Session of the General Conference are advised to take necessary measures for early arrival at the VIC on 2 December. Delegates are urged to allow for extra travel time to access the VIC and to use public transportation, when possible.
Disclaimer
Information will be added as it becomes available.
Live Streaming
The Second Special Session of the General Conference, including the statements of officials and delegates in the Plenary, will be streamed live.
Earphones (i.e. mobile phones, tablets) can be plugged into the receiver devices available in the Plenary Hall.