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20 - 24 July 2026

University of Greenwich, UK

Day 2 - Technical Processes & Advanced TechnologiesTuesday, 21 July 2026

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Technical Processes & Advanced Technologies

09:00 - 09:15

Welcome Coffee

09:15 - 09:30

Opening & Summary from Day 1

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

09:30 - 10:30

AGR Decommissioning Update

The End of Operational Life - Advanced Gas Cooled Reactor Update
AGR defueling and decommissioning status
Transition to Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS)

Jennifer Ash - Senior Specialist in Radioactive Substances Regulations, EDF Energy

10:30 - 11:30

AI & Robotics in Decommissioning

AI applications in risk prediction and data analysis
Robotics for safety and efficiency in hazardous environments
Case studies from Sellafield and international projects

11:30 - 12:00

Coffee and Networking Break

12:00 - 13:30

Application of Best Available Techniques (BAT) for Radioactive Waste Management Across the Nuclear Lifecycle

This interactive session will explore the application of BAT for radioactive waste management from design through to decommissioning. The session will highlight good practice, practical examples, and the critical role of stakeholder engagement for successful implementation.

Key topics include:

Introduction to BAT & Optimisation
Key Guiding Principles
Application of BAT across the nuclear lifecycle (interactive workshop exercise)

Maisie Nash - Principal Consultant, Collaborative Environmental Advisers (CEA)

13:30 - 14:30

Lunch & Networking Break

14:30 - 16:00

Workshop: Decommissioning Techniques (Workshop)

Hands-on dismantling and cutting methodologies
Project references and lessons learned
Practical conclusions from real-world applications

16:00 - 16:05

Close of Day 2

16:30 - 18:30

Walking Tour

Day 2 - Technical Processes & Advanced TechnologiesTuesday, 21 July 2026

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