Nuclear Security Conference 2024

Organised by the Nuclear Institute Security Special Interest Group, the Nuclear Institute Security Conference returns for 2024, offering unparalleled access to top experts, with an emphasis on networking and technical knowledge sharing.

You should attend if you are looking to connect with fellow nuclear security professionals, learn about the latest developments from across the growing civil and defence nuclear sectors, and are keen to shape the future of nuclear security. 

Agenda 

The agenda will be updated further as speakers are confirmed. 

0900

Welcome from Nuclear Security Special Interest Group Chair

Feedback from Security Conference 2023

 

Keynotes:

Paul Fyfe, Director Civil Nuclear Security and Safeguards, Office for Nuclear Regulation

Dr Rebecca Weston FNucI, MD WH, Defence Nuclear Organisation

1030

BREAK. Exhibition and networking

1100

Session 1: Building a Resilient and Diverse Workforce

1245

LUNCH Exhibition and networking

1400

Session 2: Outcome-based regulation.

Brian Daly, Head of Profession Physical Security, Office for Nuclear Regulation 

Warren Cain, Office for Nuclear Regulation

1500

BREAK Exhibition and networking

1530

Session 3: Challenges of adopting and regulating innovation

Tom Eagleton, Head of Innovation, Office for Nuclear Regulation 

Jeremy Edwards FNucI, Head of Nuclear Security Strategy, National Nuclear Laboratory

1630

Open Q&A with Panel.

Close

1700

RECEPTION

Confirmed Keynote Speakers

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Dr Rebecca Weston FNucI

Managing Director Warhead, Defence Nuclear Organisation 

Rebecca leads the Warhead Group within the Defence Nuclear Organisation in the Ministry of Defence. She is the senior civil servant responsible for provision of the critical component of the nuclear deterrent for the UK. Closely coupled and integrated with the submarine programme, this comprises a complex and highly regulated portfolio ensuring supply of nuclear and non-nuclear materials, design and unique science test and evaluation capabilities, delivering the UK’s sovereign capability while working closely with international partners. 

Prior to joining the Ministry of Defence, Rebecca was the Chief Operating Officer for Sellafield Limited, accountable for directing the nuclear operations of the Sellafield site and leading several major nuclear programmes in a complex highly regulated and unionised environment.

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Paul Fyfe 

Senior Director (Regulation) and Deputy Chief Nuclear Inspector, Office for Nuclear Regulation

Paul is an executive ONR Board member and is responsible is for the efficient and effective regulation of the nuclear industry across ONR’s five statutory purposes of Nuclear Safety, Nuclear Security, Nuclear Site Health & Safety, Nuclear Transport and Safeguards.

Paul was previously ONR’s Director of Security and Safeguards. He retains responsibility for Safeguards, with security regulation having being successfully integrated into the three ‘front-line’ regulatory directorates. Paul also retains his role as a senior advisor to the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Director General on nuclear security issues.  

Previous attendee feedback

“This conference felt very different to the “usual” format and line-up but in a positive way, it was fantastic and very refreshing to hear from the future generation of security professionals, explaining what they need from the Nuclear Security Industry to enable them to develop.

I would encourage Security professionals of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels to attend. You will be welcomed and listened to! Be part of the solution and help shape the future!”

“It was in the top 2 conferences I’ve ever attended!”

“An interesting day, I've plenty to follow up on.”

Registration: Open now

Registration Type

Price (excl. VAT)

Earlybird registration (until 4th October) SOLD OUT 

 £180

NI Member 

£250

Non Member 

£300 

NI Young Generation Network (NI members under 37 years of age)  

£200

*Student member (UG, PG and PhD) 

£180

*Student non-member (UG, PG and PhD) 

£220

*To be eligible for either of the Student rates, you must be in full-time education and if you wish to book to get this rate, please email events@nuclearinst.com

 

Sponsorship

Align your organisation with this conference, which is a key event for nuclear security professionals to share knowledge, connect and meet new collaborators.

If you are interested in sponsoring this conference, please contact marick@nuclearinst.com

Sponsorship Brochure

 

Attending the conference

Agenda 

Start: 08:30 registration opens for 09:00

End: 17:00 conference closes 

Drinks Reception: 17:00-19:00 

Venue

The Midland is located on Peter Street in the centre of Manchester and is only a short walk away from Bridgewater Hall, the Palace Theatre and Manchester Central Exhibition and Conference Centre: more information