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.
The agenda will be updated further as speakers are confirmed.
09:00
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Welcome from Nuclear Security Special Interest Group Chair
Feedback from Security Conference 2023
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09:05
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Keynotes:
- Philip Luxford, Director Nuclear Protection, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
- Paul Fyfe, Deputy Chief Nuclear Inspector & Senior Director of Regulation, Office for Nuclear Regulation
- Dr Rebecca Weston FNucI, MD WH, Defence Nuclear Organisation
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10:15
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BREAK. Exhibition and networking
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10:45
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Session 1: Building a Resilient and Diverse Workforce
Session developed by Secure Future Working Group, discussing the challenges and risks associated with not addressing the gaps associated with attracting, training and retaining our security professionals.
Attract
- Emma Lindsay – Regional Recruitment Officer (CNC)
- Scott Anderson – Corporate Lead, Security, Strategy and Policy (Sellafield Ltd)
- Oliver Doyle – Graduate (Newcleo)
- Satia Rai – CEO (International Professionalisation Security Association)
Train
- Eddie Marrett– Head of Security & Safeguards (NRS)
- Rob Kennedy - Government Security Adviser (Protective Security Centre)
- Lee Caines – Head of Security & Resilience (NWS)
- Sheree Owens - Chief Superintendent Training (CNC)
Retain
- Kelly Surtees – Senior Security and Resilience Manager, (Sellafield Ltd.)
- Paul Stanton – Security Operations Manager (NRS)
- Hayleigh Dowsett - Senior Security Consultant (NNL)
- Alex Paul - Operational Security Specialist (NRS)
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12:45
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LUNCH Exhibition and networking
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13:45
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Session 2: Outcome-based regulation
- Brian Daly, Head of Profession Physical Security, Office for Nuclear Regulation
- Warren Cain, Office for Nuclear Regulation
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14:45
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BREAK Exhibition and networking
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15:15
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Session 3: Challenges of adopting and regulating innovation
- Tom Eagleton, Head of Innovation, Office for Nuclear Regulation
- Eddie Marrett, Head of Nuclear Security and Safeguards, Nuclear Restoration Services
- NDA Remote Monitoring of Sensitive Sites Research and Demonstration Project
- Jonathan Price, Head of Nuclear Security, EDF
- Jeremy Edwards FNucI, Head of Nuclear Security Strategy, National Nuclear Laboratory
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16:50
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Summary and Close
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17:00
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RECEPTION
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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.
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Philip Luxford
Director Nuclear Protection, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Philip joined DESNZ as Director, Nuclear Protection, in June 2023 from Department for Transport, where he worked in Rail Group as the security regulator for rail, alongside portfolio management and integration across the rail sector in range of policy areas including safety, environment, innovation and digital.
Prior to moving to DfT, Philip spent 20 years in the Home Office in a wide variety of roles; and was a Director in the Office for Security and Counter-Terrorism where he was responsible for the UK’s strategy for protective security and emergency response and SRO for the UK’s system to detect Radiological and Nuclear threats at the border.
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Registration
Registration Type
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Price (excl. VAT)
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Earlybird registration (until 4th October) SOLD OUT
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£180
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NI Member
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£250
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Non Member
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£300
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NI Young Generation Network (NI members under 37 years of age)
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£200
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*Student member (UG, PG and PhD)
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£180
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*Student non-member (UG, PG and PhD)
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£220
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Sponsorship
Align your organisation with this conference, which has built a reputation within the nuclear security community as a key event to share knowledge, connect and meet new collaborators.
If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please contact marick@nuclearinst.com
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