Side Events Organized on the Margins of the International Conference on Nuclear Security: Commitments and Actions

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1 Side Events Organized on the Margins of the International Conference on Nuclear Security: Commitments and Actions Monday, 5 December 2016 Nuclear Industry Steering Group on Security: Learn about the global industry s approach beyond the Summits Organized by the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) Monday, 5 December 2016, p.m. Board Room C, C building, fourth floor The objective of this side event is to learn about the Nuclear Industry Steering Group on Security (NISGS), the successor to the Board of Advisors from Nuclear Industry Summit (NIS). NISGS represents industry interests to stakeholders identified in the Nuclear Security Summit communique. Light hors d oeuvres will be served.. Tuesday, 6 December 2016 Industry Support for the IAEA Mission on Nuclear Security Organized by the World Nuclear Association (WNA) Tuesday, 6 December 2016, p.m. Conference Room M4, M building, ground floor This event will look at how the World Nuclear Association s Security of the International Fuel Cycle Working Group, a forum for industry experts that supports industry engagement with the IAEA in the field of security. A light sandwich lunch will be provided. Terror Unleashed - an Assessment of Global and National Impacts of a Nuclear Terrorist Attack. Organized by the NPSGlobal Foundation, the Latin American and Caribbean Leadership Network and the Permanent Mission of Argentina Tuesday, 6 December 2016, p.m. Conference Room M7, M building, ground floor This event will present a report focused on how a terrorist nuclear detonation, anywhere in the world would affect all the meaningful dimensions of human activity, in all countries. Experts will describe impacts on defense and security, international and national governance, economy and finance and behavior of individuals an societies. In addition they will share specific policy recommendations on prevention and preparedness, as well as on ways to enhance the current nuclear security regime.a light sandwich lunch will be provided.

2 Launch of the new Hungarian Nuclear Security Support Centre Organized by the IAEA Division of Nuclear Security and the Hungarian Academy of Sciences Centre for Energy Research Tuesday, 6 December 2016, p.m. Adjacent to the exhibition booth for National Nuclear Support Centres (NNSC) Education Network, M-Building, first floor. This brief event will recognize the recent designation of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences Centre for Energy Research as an official IAEA Collaborating Centre for Nuclear Forensics. Wednesday, 7 December 2016 Award Ceremony for the IAEA Nuclear Security Essay Competition on the Future of Nuclear Security: Commitments and Actions Organized by IAEA Division of Nuclear Security and the Permanent Mission of the United Kingdom Wednesday, 7 December 2016, p.m. Board Room A, M building, second floor Award ceremony for the three essay winners of the first-ever IAEA Essay Competition, in which students and young professionals were called to write about the future of nuclear security. Each winner will present his/her essay verbally and answer questions. The IAEA Director General and the UK Ambassador will present the awards and make remarks. A light lunch will be provided outside BR-A. IAEA Arrangements for Response to Nuclear or Radiological Emergencies Wednesday, 7 December 2016, p.m. Conference Room M5, M building, ground floor This event will present the IAEA arrangements for response in terms of scope, objectives, procedures, operational arrangements and training. Demonstrations of specific response tools will also be performed. Guided visit to the IAEA Incident and Emergency Centre Wednesday, 7 December 2016, p.m. and p.m. Interested Participants should sign up at the IEC Booth on the ground Floor of the A-Building

3 Keeping up the Momentum on Nuclear Security Improvements Organized by the Fissile Material Working Group (FMWG) Wednesday, 7 December 2016, p.m. Press Room, M building, ground floor Experts from the Fissile Material Working Group (FMWG), a non-governmental coalition of 80 international organizations working to provide action-oriented policy solutions to keep the world safe from nuclear and radiological terrorism, will provide policy recommendations on major steps to be taken to make achievable progress in nuclear security. A light sandwich lunch will be provided. Strengthening Nuclear Security through Exercises and Scenario-Based Policy Discussions Organized by the Permanent Mission of the United States Wednesday, 7 December 2016, p.m. Board Room C, C building, fourth floor This lunchtime event will share recent experiences in organizing Exercises and Scenario-Based Policy Discussions related to Nuclear Security. Topics will include: National Benefits of Exercises on Nuclear Security and Incident Response International Nuclear Security Exercises: Role of GICNT Connecting Senior Policy Leaders and Technical Experts: The Apex Model for Scenario- Based Policy Discussions Preparing and Presenting Compelling Scenarios and Contexts A light sandwich lunch will be provided beginning at pm. Supporting the Development and the Adoption of Alternative Technologies to Radioactive Sources Organized by the World Institute for Nuclear Security (WINS) Wednesday, 7 December 2016, p.m. Press Room, M building, ground floor The aim of the event is to better understand the specific needs of the end-users, share experiences and lessons learned by those operating alternative technologies, and increase the awareness and contribution of selected stakeholders to the adoption of such technologies. Light hors d oeuvres will be served.

4 Thursday, 8 December 2016 International Physical Protection Advisory Service (IPPAS) Twenty Years of Achievement Organized by IAEA Division of Nuclear Security and the Permanent Mission of the United Kingdom Thursday, 8 December 2016, p.m. Board Room A, M building, second floor The objective of this side event is for the IAEA Secretariat to brief delegates on what has been achieved by the International Physical Protection Advisory Service (IPPAS) in the twenty years of its existence. Some Member States will also share their experience related to IPPAS. A light lunch will be provided outside BR-A. Scaling up Worldwide Capacity to Manage Disused Sealed Radioactive Sources Organized by the IAEA Thursday, 8 December 2016, p.m. Press Room, M Building, Ground floor This event will introduce the IAEA concept of Centre of Reference to support the scale up the capabilities for the management of disused sealed radioactive sources (DSRS) to improve global security and safety. Review the options for DSRS management, volume of work to be done, estimation of needs and current limitations to do more. Share experiences from Member States and discuss how to facilitate the optimization of DSRS management. Open discussion on the enabling conditions and gather all the thoughts, advice and potential support strategies of the participants. Last Best Chance Nuclear Security Film Screening & Panel Discussion Organized by the Permanent Mission of the United States Thursday, 8 December 2016, p.m. UNIS Cinema Room (G0575), G Building, Fifth floor Last Best Chance is an educational docu-drama produced by the Nuclear Threat Initiative that reveals the modern nuclear threats posed by loosely-secured nuclear weapons and materials around the world. Following a showing of the movie, a brief panel discussion will be conducted. Cooperation to Counter Illicit Trafficking of Nuclear or Other Radioactive Materials Organized by the Permanent Missions of Lithuania and Jordan Thursday, 8 December 2016, from p.m. Conference Room M7, M building, Ground floor The event is anticipated to initiate a more exhaustive debate on international cooperation in terms of national counter nuclear smuggling efforts, capacity building and of inter-community-building activities.

5 Guided visit to the IAEA Incident and Emergency Centre Thursday, 8 December 2016, p.m. and p.m. Interested Participants should sign up at the IEC Exhibition Booth on the Ground Floor of the A- Building Friday, 9 December 2016 Guided visit to the IAEA Incident and Emergency Centre Friday, 9 December 2016, p.m. and p.m. Interested Participants should sign up at the IEC Exhibition Booth on the Ground Floor of the A- Building

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