19–23 May 2025 | IAEA HQ, Vienna, Austria
The INPRO Dialogue Forums offer a platform for technology holders, technology users and other stakeholders to share information, perspectives and knowledge on issues related to sustainable nuclear energy development. The Dialogue Forums focus not only on technology, but also institutional aspects, such as market resources, effects of regulation, public acceptance, and contribution to sustainable development.
The 24th INPRO Dialogue Forum aims to build upon the insights from the
2023 FNPP Symposium and the
22nd INPRO Dialogue Forum in Jeju, Republic of Korea. This forum will gather key stakeholders from the nuclear and maritime industries, regulatory bodies, and international organizations to discuss strategies for expediting Floating Nuclear Power Plant (FNPP) deployment.
The focus will be on addressing unique technical and regulatory challenges, enhancing international cooperation, and promoting technological and financial innovations. Through collaboration and knowledge sharing, the forum aims to develop actionable plans to ensure the safe, efficient, and timely deployment of FNPPs, contributing to global energy security and sustainability.
The objectives of this INPRO Dialogue Forum are to:
- Address Technical and Operational Challenges: Identify technical and institutional issues related to specialized factory requirements, refuelling, maintenance, and remote operations.
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Facilitate Industry and Regulatory Collaboration: Enhance cooperation between nuclear developers, manufacturers, and regulatory bodies to streamline FNPP deployment processes
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Evaluate and Discuss Standards: Examine existing international safety, security, and safeguard standards for FNPPs, and explore ongoing harmonization efforts to identify gaps and areas for further development
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Promote Economic Feasibility: Evaluate integration of nuclear quality standards into factory production models to achieve cost-effective and efficient FNPP manufacturing.
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Assess Coordination Platforms: Review existing platforms (e.g. Nuclear Energy Maritime Organization (NEMO), Atomic Technology Licensed for Applications at Sea (ATLAS)) for stakeholder interaction and coordination, share best practices, and evaluate the need for additional mechanisms to address emerging challenges.
Working Documents
Presentations
Day 1, Monday, 19 May 2025
Opening Session
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Welcome Address
Ms Aline DES CLOIZEAUX, Director, NENP, IAEA
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Setting the Scene
Mr Federico PUENTE ESPEL, Chair
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INPRO Overview
Ms Carolynn SCHERER, INPRO Section Head
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Overview of IAEA FNPP Activities
Ms Alina CONSTANTIN, Department of Nuclear Energy, NENP, IAEA
Mr Shahen POGHOSYAN, Department of Nuclear Safety and Security, NSNI, IAEA)
Ms Alexis TRAHAN, Department of Safeguards, SGCP, IAEA
- Akademik Lomonosov
Session 1 – Technology (Moderator: Mr Gian-Luigi FIORINI, Italy)
Day 2, Tuesday, 20 May 2025
Session 2 – Legislative and Regulatory Considerations
Session 3 – Accelerating Deployment of FNPPs (Moderator: Ms Caroline JORANT, France)
Day 3, Wednesday, 21 May 2025
National Presentations
Session 4 – Support to Embarking Countries (Moderator: Mr Alexander BYCHKOV, Russia)
Day 4, Thursday, 22 May 2025
- Panel – moderators from Sessions 1-4
- Breakout sessions – Technical Tour
- Preparing Summaries of Breakout Groups
Day 5, Friday, 23 May 2025
