Day 1Monday, 1 September 2025

Showing 1 of 1 Streams

Decommissioning – Regulatory Updates and Environmental Impact

12:00 - 12:30

Registration & Welcome

12:30 - 13:15

Ice Breakers and Chairman’s Reflections - A quick review of what is happening in decommissioning and radioactive waste in the world?

Derek Taylor - Professor in Geo-Energy, University of Nottingham

13:20 - 14:05

Nuclear Decommissioning & Waste Management – Ensuring Safety and Environmental Protection

This session will explore the developments in nuclear decommissioning and radioactive waste management, emphasizing safety and environmental protection.

Experts will discuss global:

Environmental protection, monitoring and disposal requirements
Challenges on managing radioactive waste and strategies to mitigate risks, while ensuring long-term environmental protection

Jo Plyer - Director of Nuclear, Collaborative Environmental Advisers (CEA)

14:05 - 14:45

Tea & Networking Break

14:50 - 15:35

Civil Political Landscape and the Impact of Nuclear Policy on Research and Development Trends in Waste Management of Decommissioning

Olivia Thompson - Director of Strategic Nuclear Capability & Senior Advisor to DESNZ, Nuclear Innovation Research Office (NIRO)

15:35 - 16:20

A Discussion - A Debate: Is Excellence in Regulatory Oversight Best Achieved Through Strict Compliance or Flexible Innovation?

Derek Taylor - Professor in Geo-Energy, University of Nottingham
Olivia Thompson - Director of Strategic Nuclear Capability & Senior Advisor to DESNZ, Nuclear Innovation Research Office (NIRO)
Jo Plyer - Director of Nuclear, Collaborative Environmental Advisers (CEA)

16:20 - 16:30

Q&A and Close of Day 1

Derek Taylor - Professor in Geo-Energy, University of Nottingham

17:30 - 19:30

Walking Tour of Cambridge (Optional)

Day 1Monday, 1 September 2025

Get the Latest Event Updates