Communicating at PIME

Bringing together nuclear communicators: Defining tomorrow's vision of nuclear

PIME is THE annual gathering point for professional nuclear communicators from around the world. It is a unique international event which has grown in value and in stature year after year. Various factors haveontributed to PIME's continuing success story - a programme addressing the essential issues of the moment, a line-up of quality speakers and ample opportunities for information sharing and discussion.

PIME is simply a 'must' for all nuclear public information specialists wishing to develop and share their know-how and explore new strategies.

Objectives of the PIME conferences

• To bring together communications specialists at an international level – a unique opportunity to share experiences and to network

• To make PIME a real learning experience among peers. In a conscious move away from the 'show and tell' style of many conferences, a greater use of round-tables and/or workshops allows for an even more fruitful exchange of views and experiences in order to help each participant in dealing with his or her own local communication issues

• To give PIME participants a chance to gain knowledge from outside the industry and to give them the advantage of fresh perspectives by inviting speakers from outside the nuclear industry

• Most of all….to shape tomorrow's vision of nuclear.

PIME conference programmes

PIME conferences are a two and a half-day combination of plenary presentations in the morning and a series of round-tables and workshops in the afternoon. Plenary speakers include experts from non-nuclear sectors such as officials from the EU institutions, communications executives from major industries, or university researchers or members of learned societies. These individuals are invited specifically to offer fresh perspectives and to avoid "talking to ourselves". A visit to nuclear facilities is organised on the last day of conference.

The PIME programme includes presentations on communication challenges and tools, crisis communications, media relations, communicating with stakeholders, public acceptance, visitor centres, security communications, waste and sustainable development, case studies - and much more. Contributions are warmly welcomed. For conditions, please consult the PIME 2005 webpage.

Information material exchange

PIME provides space to display printed material and facilities to show videos, CD-ROMs and DVDs. Internet access will also be available. Please feel free to contact us with a proposal.

Social programme

PIME conferences start with a welcome cocktail on the evening of the registration day. A perfect opportunity to meet both old and new friends!

The PIME conference dinner table allows the participants to share even more good stories and enjoy local cuisine in an attractive venue.

History of PIMEs:

PIME 1988, Montreux, Switzerland, 24 - 27 January 1988
PIME 1989, Montreux, Switzerland, 22 - 25 January 1989
PIME 1991, Annecy, France, 27 - 30 January 1991
PIME 1992, Annecy, France, 26 - 29 January 1992
PIME 1993, Karlovy, Czech Republic, 31 January - 3 February 1993
PIME 1994, Lucerne, Switzerland, 30 January - 2 February 1994
PIME 1995, Lucerne, Switzerland, 29 January - 1 February 1995
PIME 1996, Bruges, Belgium, 4 - 7 February 1996
PIME 1997, Bruges, Belgium, 2 - 5 February 1997
PIME 1998, Maastricht, Netherlands, 1 - 4 February 1998
PIME 1999, Avignon, France, 7 - 10 February 1999
PIME 2000, Ljubljana, Slovenia, 13 - 16 February 2000
PIME 2001, Evian, France, 4 - 7 February 2001
PIME 2002, Prague, Czech Republic, 3 - 6 February 2002
PIME 2003, Saint Julians, Malta, 2 - 5 February 2003
PIME 2004, Barcelona, Spain, 8 - 12 February 2004
PIME 2005, Paris, France, 13 - 16 February 2005
PIME 2006, Vienna, Austria, 12 -16 Febuary 2006
PIME 2007, Milano, Italy, 11 - 15 February 2007
PIME 2008, Prague, Czech Republic, 10 - 13 February 2008
PIME 2009, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, 15 - 18 February 2009
PIME 2010, Budapest, Hungary, 14 - 17 February 2010
PIME 2011, Brussels, Belgium, 13 - 16 February 2011
PIME 2012, Warsaw, Poland, 12 - 15 February 2012
PIME 2013, Zurich, Switzerland, 17 - 20 February 2013
PIME 2014, Ljubljana, Slovenia, 16 - 19 February 2014
PIME 2015, Bratislava, Slovakia, 1 - 4 March 2015
PIME 2016, Bucharest, Romania, 14 - 17 February 2016
PIME 2017, Middelburg, Netherlands, 19 - 22 March 2017