TOPNUX 2006
The British Nuclear Energy Society, supported
by the European Nuclear Society, will be hosting the 2006 Topical
Meeting on New Reactor Systems (TopNux).
“Securing the Future – The
Role of Nuclear” is the theme of the three day
international event in London at the Queen
Elizabeth II Conference Centre from 21 to 23
March 2006.
The purpose of the conference is to present:
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The role of nuclear energy and the prospects
for future reactor systems as part of a diversified energy
mix and energy policy
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The experience in various countries in demonstrating
operational and economic performance of nuclear power plants,
existing and new build and waste management experience.
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An international showcase for reactor designs
that are being deployed, near to deployment or being licensed
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Proposed policy options and resolution of
issues for new builds
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Longer-term strategies for advanced reactors such as High
Temperature Reactors and Generation IV concepts
The conference will bring together senior representatives
from governments, industry and academia from around the world.
Many leading global energy industry players and interested politicians
will be involved including eminent individuals from outside the
nuclear industry.
The speaker list includes:
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Malcolm Wicks, UK Energy Minister
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Kang Rixin, President, China National Nuclear Corporation
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Anne Lauvergeon, Chairman of AREVA
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James Lovelock, UK environmentalist
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Robert van Adel, Chairman of AECL
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Roland Schenkel, Director General of the EU Joint Research
Centre
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J.J. Lee, President of Korean Power Utility
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Jim Lake, Director Nuclear Programs at Idaho National Laboratory
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Takeo Fujie, Vice-President of JAPC
Abstracts for poster presentations are welcome.
The deadline for submission is 15 September 2005.
Companies are invited to participate in the industrial
exhibition and Reactor Showcase that will be organised in conjunction
with TopNux 2006 - a perfect opportunity to reach a highly targeted,
high-level audience.
For further information and abstract forms, please contact the
TopNux Conference Secretariat:
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