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61st IAEA General Conference
18 – 22 September 2017, Vienna International Centre, Vienna
General Conference Day 4 Highlights
A summary of the highlights from the fourth day of the IAEA General Conference that includes information on side events that took place. Read more →
Atoms for Health – Conclusions from the 2017 Scientific Forum
Nuclear medicine has a key role to play and should be a major element in healthcare systems, but substantial costs and a lack of skilled practitioners often pose a challenge to ensure wide application in countries, particularly in the developing world. Read more →
Global Network Meeting Highlights Knowledge Transfer and Capacity Building in Nuclear Safety
The fourth plenary meeting of the Global Nuclear Safety and Security Network (GNSSN) this week highlighted knowledge transfer and capacity building as key components of nuclear or radiation safety infrastructure. Read more →
Argentina, IAEA Review Work on Radiation Safety
Officials from the IAEA and Argentina’s Nuclear Regulatory Authority reviewed the interim results of the IAEA’s support to work done in Argentina to bolster the country’s nuclear regulatory framework in two areas. Read more →
Advances in Nuclear Medicine: the Use of Molecular Imaging to Diagnose Dementia
There is no cure for many neuropsychiatric diseases such as Alzheimer’s, but accurate diagnosis is important in order to manage patient care. Read more →
New Members Elected to IAEA Board of Governors
Eleven countries have been newly elected to serve on the 35-member IAEA Board of Governors for the period 2017-2018. Read more →
Engaging the Young Generation, Ensuring the Future of Nuclear Energy
A highly skilled workforce is vital to the future of any industry, and the nuclear sector is no exception. The side event “The Future of Nuclear Energy: Engaging the Young Generation,” held on 20 September alongside the 61st IAEA General Conference, covered approaches to capacity building and the development of a skilled workforce. Read more →
Scientific Forum 2017
His Majesty the King of Lesotho, Letsie III was the guest of honour at the IAEA 2017 Scientific Forum, which focused on Nuclear Techniques in Human Health. 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