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61st IAEA General Conference
18 – 22 September 2017, Vienna International Centre, Vienna
General Conference Day 2 Highlights
A summary of the highlights from the second day of the IAEA General Conference including information on the 2017 Scientific Forum and other side events that took place. Read more →
Advanced Nuclear Technologies can Help Achieve a Carbon-Free Energy Future
Innovation in the nuclear sector is vital to fulfil its potential in combatting climate change, agreed panellists at a side event held on the margins of the IAEA General Conference today. Read more →
Nuclear Operators Forum Discusses Challenges in Finding and Retaining Talent
People, people, people. This is what the future of the nuclear industry comes down to, discussed participants at the seventh Nuclear Operator Organizations Cooperation Forum today. Read more →
IAEA Event Emphasizes Gender Parity as Crucial for Innovation and Organizational Excellence
Gender parity is crucial to fostering innovation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics and in enabling organizations to perform measurably better, panellists agreed at an event focused on The Added Value of Gender Parity in Vienna this morning. Read more →
Nuclear High Temperature Heat Could Replace Fossil Fuels in Industry, Mitigate Climate Change
An advanced technology that uses nuclear energy to produce high temperature heat for industry could be an important tool in cutting carbon dioxide emissions worldwide, said experts at an IAEA roundtable discussion today Read more →
Step into the World of Nuclear Security Training — Online, Mobile and in 3-D
A 3-D fictional nuclear facility, online training courses and a mobile app were on the agenda of a session dedicated to discussing the latest trends in nuclear security training at the 61st IAEA General Conference today. Read more →
Nuclear Techniques in Human Health: Scientific Forum Opens
The use of nuclear techniques in human health helps to save millions of lives every year and the IAEA works with national governments to increase countries’ expertise in radiotherapy, nuclear medicine and the use of isotopic techniques in nutrition, said IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano at the opening of the 2017 Scientific Forum today. Read more →
Nuclear Techniques in Human Health: Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
The IAEA's Scientific Forum on Nuclear Techniques in Human Health: Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment opened today. The two-day forum will focus on how nuclear science can ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages takes. IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano delivered an opening statement. Read more →
Atoms for Health - The Role of Nuclear Techniques in Medicine
For over 60 years, the IAEA has been supporting the safe and effective use of nuclear techniques in medicine around the world. When available, these techniques can help with the diagnosis, treatment and management of a wide range of illnesses. Read more →
IAEA Receives Medical Linear Accelerator under Partnership from Manufacturer
A new linear accelerator, to be received from Varian Medical Systems next year, will significantly enhance the assistance the IAEA can provide to hospitals around the world on the safe and effective use of radiotherapy. Read more →
Conference Adopts Agenda
At its second plenary session yesterday, the IAEA General Conference adopted its Agenda, allocating items for discussion among Conference bodies. Read more →