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61st IAEA General Conference
18 – 22 September 2017, Vienna International Centre, Vienna
General Conference Day 1 Highlights
A summary of the highlights from the opening day of the 61st General Conference, including key decisions from the plenary, as well as information on side events that took place. Read more →
Member States' Adherence to Treaties Strengthens Nuclear Safety and Security
Three countries took key actions today to strengthen nuclear safety and security. On the margins of the IAEA General Conference, Bolivia, Monaco and Syria each deposited a legal document related to treaties under the IAEA’s auspices. Read more →
China Signs Agreement to Provide Training in Nuclear Technology
The Chinese Atomic Energy Authority (CAEA) has pledged to train experts from across Asia in the various peaceful uses of nuclear technology, under an agreement signed today. Read more →
Belgian and US Research Reactors to Become International Centres for R&D under IAEA Label
The Belgian Nuclear Research Centre SCK•CEN and the US Department of Energy Idaho and Oak Ridge National Laboratories will make their research reactors, labs and education and training facilities available to scientists from other countries for training and research and development, representatives of the labs announced at the IAEA General Conference today. Read more →
IAEA Recognizes Contributors that Helped Modernize its Laboratories; New Donations Announced by Germany and US
A new donor wall, unveiled today, recognizes those who have contributed to the renovation of the IAEA’s nuclear applications laboratories, a project known as ReNuAL, which started in 2014 and has so far raised over €30 million in extra budgetary contributions. Read more →
Nuclear Sciences and Applications Side Events during 61st IAEA General Conference
During the IAEA’s ongoing 61st General Conference, the Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications (NA) is hosting several side events and two “ESPACE” presentations. Read more →
Nuclear and Radiation Safety and Security in Focus at General Conference Side Events
Safety and security in all things nuclear and radiation are highlighted during the IAEA Department of Safety and Security’s side events and tours during the 61st IAEA General Conference (18-22 September 2017). Read more →
Nuclear Energy Side Events at the 61st IAEA General Conference
The IAEA Department of Nuclear Energy (NE) will host six side events during the 61st IAEA General Conference (18–22 September 2017). Read more →
Technical Cooperation Side Events at the 61st IAEA General Conference
This year, the IAEA holds its 61st regular session of the General Conference from 18 to 22 September. To commemorate the IAEA's 60th anniversary, a number of events and activities are planned during the General Conference. Read more →
IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano Appointed to New Term
The IAEA's 61st General Conference today approved by acclamation the appointment of Director General Yukiya Amano to a further four-year term of office, which will commence on 1 December 2017. Read more →
Director General's Remarks on Reappointment
The 61st annual session of the General Conference approved by acclamation the reappointment of Director General Yukiya Amano for a further term of four years. Read more →
Director General Highlights IAEA Programmes and Results at 61st General Conference Opening
Maintaining high-quality programmes and delivering concrete results for Member States are the key to the IAEA’s success in contributing towards international development, peace and security, Director General Yukiya Amano said in Vienna today. Read more →
Director General's Statement to Sixty-First Regular Session of IAEA General Conference
Statement to the Sixt-First Regular Session of the IAEA General Conference 2017 by IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano. Read more →
Conference Elects Maria Zeneida Angara Collinson of the Philippines as President
The General Conference elected Ambassador Maria Zeneida Angara Collinson of the Philippines as President of the 61st IAEA General Conference. Ambassador Angara Collinson is the Philippine's Ambassador and Resident Representative to the international organizations in Vienna. Read more →
Resources
- About the General Conference
- Rules of Procedure
- Side Events
- Sixtieth Anniversary of the IAEA
- General Conference Archives
- IAEA General Conference: Photo Gallery
- Highlights from the 61st IAEA General Conference: The Department of Technical Cooperation