Save the date and mark your calendars for the 25th Nuclear Inter Jura Congress, which will take place in Warsaw, Poland, from Sunday 3 to Thursday 7 November 2024.
This will be the 25th Congress in a series of INLA conferences that have become the leading international event that brings together representatives of government, regulatory authorities, nuclear specialists, legal professionals, academics and others involved in nuclear law. The purpose of the Congress is to promote the study of legal issues associated with the peaceful uses of nuclear energy and to encourage the exchange of information in this field.
The Nuclear Inter Jura 2024 Congress will be organized in Poland by International Nuclear Law Association (INLA) jointly and in cooperation with the Lower Silesian Institute for Energy Studies (DISE Energy).
Lower silesian institute for energy studies (dise)
The Lower Silesian Institute for Energy Studies (https://dise.org.pl/en/), based in Wrocław (Poland), is one of the most important Polish Think Tanks dealing with the issues of energy security and transformation, gas market liberalization, financial management of energy companies and the issues of efficiency of infrastructure projects in the energy sector. DISE is a Foundation joining a group of experienced experts: economic practitioners, managers from the energy and mining industries, as well as representatives of the world of science.
The organization of the Congress by Poland is in line with the objectives of the Strategy and Policy on Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection of the Republic of Poland. Moreover, the Congress will be a particularly important event in the context of preparing national entities and institutions to implement tasks under the Polish Nuclear Power Program (PNPP), as well as tasks and challenges related to the implementation of new technologies in Poland, including small modular reactors (SMRs).
The Congress will be a great opportunity to exchange knowledge and ideas on the performance of those functions at all stages of the nuclear facility life cycle. During the event we will explore new solutions to contemporary challenges and share experiences. It will also be an excellent opportunity to discuss legal and regulatory aspects as regards to new technologies, planned investments, suppliers, local contents, while highlighting the scope of INLA Working Groups’ interests.
Call for papers
Authors are invited to submit in English an abstract of their proposed paper before 30 April 2024. After the closing date, abstracts will only be accepted on an exceptional basis (it does not apply to invited speakers).
The abstract should include: 1) the title of the proposed paper; 2) the full name(s) of the author(s), title, professional affiliation, e-mail address & the presenting authors should be identified; 3) one page maximum summarising the content of the proposed paper.
Authors will be informed of the decision regarding acceptance of their papers by 15 May 2024. Finalised papers shall need to be sent to the above addresses by 1 September 2024. While prospective authors are free to propose the subjects of nuclear law of their choice, the final program will assure consideration of topics within the scope of the overall theme of the Congress and each INLA Working Group’s interests.
INLA Working Group
WG 1 – Safety and Regulation
WG 2 – Nuclear Liability and Insurance
WG 3 – International Nuclear Trade/New Build
WG 4 – Radiological Protection
WG 5 – Radioactive Waste Management
WG 6 – Nuclear Security and Non-Proliferation
WG 7 – Nuclear Transport
WG 8 – Nuclear Fusion
TENTATIVE AGENDA
Nuclear Inter Jura Congress 2024 is focused on “Nuclear New Build Renaissance: In Search for New Approaches to Legal and Regulatory Challenges”. The examination of topics will consider i.a.:
Day 1 – Polish Nuclear Power Programme and the Way Forward
08:00-09:00
Session 1 • Opening Session:
Setting the Stage for a Dynamic Congress
WELCOME ADDRESSES
Mr. Łukasz Młynarkiewicz – President, International Nuclear Law Association
Mr. Remigiusz Nowakowski – President, DISE – Lower Silesian Institute for Energy Studies
Mr. Andrzej Głowacki – President, National Atomic Energy Agency of the Republic of Poland (PAA)
OPENING SESSION – KEYNOTE ADDRESSES
Mr. William D. Magwood, IV – Director-General, Nuclear Energy Agency OECD
Ms. Peri Lynne Johnson – Legal Advisor to the IAEA Director General and the Director of the IAEA Office of Legal Affairs, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Ministry Representative – Ministry of Industry / Ministry of Climate and Environment of the Republic of Poland
10:30-11:50
Session 2:
Charting Poland’s Energy Future: Nuclear Power and National Strategy
PANEL DISCUSSION
Moderator
Mr. Wojciech Jakóbik – Co-Founder, Editor-in-Chief, BiznesAlert.pl
Speakers
Mr. William D. Magwood, IV – Director-General, Nuclear Energy Agency OECD
Ms. Sama Bilbao y León – Director General, World Nuclear Association
Mr. Andrzej Głowacki – President, National Atomic Energy Agency of the Republic of Poland (PAA)
Mr. Andrzej Ziółkowski – President, Office of Technical Inspection (UDT), Poland
Mr. Robert Paprocki – Proxy of the Management Board of PSE S.A. for the Integration of Nuclear Power Plants with the National Power System, Poland
Ministry Representative – Ministry of Industry / Ministry of Climate and Environment of the Republic of Poland
12:20-13:40
Session 3:
Financing Nuclear Power Plants: Challenges and Solutions
PANEL DISCUSSION
Co-Chairs:
Mr. Jean-Denis Treillard – Managing Director, ELINI
Ms. Ximena Vásquez – Maignan – Counsel, White & Case LLP
Speakers
We are pleased to announce that the following institutions have been invited to be represented at the Congress, and we look forward to confirming their participation:
Ministry of Climate and Environment of the Republic of Poland
Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego
Polish Bank Association (ZBP)
European Commission
European Investment Bank
The specific individuals representing each institution will be announced as their participation is confirmed.
14:30-16:00
Session 4:
Building the Future: International Nuclear Trade and New Build
PRESENTATIONS / PANEL DISCUSSION
Chairperson
Mr. William E. Fork – Partner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, LLP
Session Secretary
Mr. Graham Alty – Partner, Head of Nuclear, Pinsent Masons LLP
Speakers – presentations
Ms. Ana Stanič – Director, E&A Law Limited
Presentation: Review of Existing and Emerging Nuclear New Build Business Models
Mr. Tomasz Darowski – Partner, Domański Zakrzewski Palinka Sp.k. Mr. Kamil Pociecha – Attorney-at-law, Senior Associate, Domański Zakrzewski Palinka Sp.k.
Presentation: Strategic Insights into Contracting for Infrastructure Projects and Introducing Nuclear Energy in Legal Landscape of Central Europe
Mr. Wojciech Wrochna – Partner, Head of Energy, Infrastructure & Environment Practices Group, Kochański & Partners Mr. Bartosz Brzyski – Associate, Energy, Infrastructure & Environment Practices Group, Kochański & Partners
Presentation: The role of nuclear power in the new EU energy market design
Ms. Kelly Stricklin-Coutinho – Barrister, 39 Essex Chambers; Mediator, Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR)
Presentation: Mediation and ADR in Nuclear Disputes
Mr. Graham Alty – Partner, Head of Nuclear, Pinsent Masons LLP
Presentation: Contractual and Funding Structures for Large Scale Reactors and SMR
Following the presentations, a panel discussion will allow for further exploration of the key topics.
16:20-18:00
Session 5:
Safeguarding the Future: Nuclear Security and Non-Proliferation
PRESENTATIONS / PANEL DISCUSSION
Chairperson
Ms. Madalina Man – Legislative and Regulatory Specialist, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Session Secretary
Mr. Jonathan Herbach – Co-Secretary, Working Group 6 on Nuclear Security and Non-Proliferation, INLA
Speakers – presentations
Ms. Pegah Eftekhari – CBRN Security and Nonproliferation Analyst, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Presentation: Nuclear Security and Incorporating SeBD in Procurement Processes
Ms. Paulina Giżowska – Deputy Directory, Nuclear Safety and Security Department, National Atomic Energy Agency of the Republic of Poland (PAA)
Presentation: Establishing Robust Nuclear Security Legal and Regulatory Frameworks for New Nuclear Power Programmes that Stand the Test of Time
Ms. Cristina Dominguez – Head, Legal Department, Argentinian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (tbc)
Presentation: Unveiling the Nexus of Legal Ramifications and Nuclear Forensics: A Case Study on Sabotage in a Nuclear Facility
Ms. Madalina Man – Legislative and Regulatory Specialist, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Presentation: Why Security Matters: Framing the Debate Around Nuclear Security in the Advent of Advanced Reactors’ Deployments
Ms. Elif Aksoy – Co-Secretary, Working Group 6 on Nuclear Security and Non-Proliferation, INLA
Presentations: Speaker: Nuclear Non-Proliferation Efforts for Emerging Nuclear Technologies: Importance of International Cooperation and Compliance.
Mr. Frederic Morris – Legal Expert on Nuclear Security and Safeguards, Retired (discussion participant; tbc)
Following the presentations, a panel discussion will allow for further exploration of the key topics.
Day 2 – Legal Challenges and Regulatory Effectiveness – New Approaches
09:00-10:30
Session 6:
New Approaches to Legal Challenges and Regulatory Effectiveness
PANEL DISCUSSION
Chairperson
Mr. Andrzej Głowacki – President, National Atomic Energy Agency of the Republic of Poland (PAA)
Session Secretary
Mr. Jacek Łatka – Attorney-at-law, National Atomic Energy Agency of the Republic of Poland (PAA)
Speakers
Mr. Ramzi Jammal – Executive Vice-President and Chief Regulatory Operations Officer, Canadian Safety Nuclear Commission (CNSC)
Ms. Marta Žiaková – Chairperson, Nuclear Regulatory Authority of the Slovak Republic (ÚJD)
Mr. Christopher T. Hanson (tbc) – Chair, United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (US NRC)
Mr. Petteri Tiippana – Director General, Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK), Finland
11:00-12:30
Session 7:
Navigating the Evolving Landscape: Safety and Regulation in the Nuclear Industry
PRESENTATIONS / PANEL DISCUSSION
Chairperson
Mr. Ian Salter – Partner, Burges Salmon LLP, UK
Session Secretary
Mr. Ray Kuyler – Deputy General Counsel, Westinghouse Electric Company LLC (tbc)
Speakers – presentations
Mr. Kamil Adamczyk – Expert for Regulations, PGE PAK Energia Jądrowa S.A.
Presentation: Legislation to Accelerate Implementation of Nuclear New-Build Programme. The Case of Poland
Mr. Guan Schaiko – Partner, Stibbe Law Firm Ms. Ellen Vandensande – Policy advisor to the Belgian Minister of the Interior
Presentation: Environmental Impact Assessments with Regard to Decommissioning: Analysis of Existing Frameworks and Recommendations for Improving the Effectiveness
Mr. prof. Jakub Handrlica – Vice-Dean for Postgraduate Studies, Law Faculty, Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic
Presentation: Nuclear-powered Spacecrafts – Nuclear Law and the New Space Era
Following the presentations, a panel discussion will allow for further exploration of the key topics and pose the question: What, if any, are the main opportunities and challenges for streamlining regulation around the world to allow more efficient and cost-effective licensing of new nuclear projects in multiple jurisdictions while maintaining high standards of safety, security and environmental protection, and ensuring public confidence?
Speakers – discussion
Mr. Ian Salter (moderator) – Partner, Burges Salmon LLP, UK
Ms. Lisa Thiele – Vice-President, Legal and Commission Affairs & Senior General Counsel, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Mr. Anthony Wetherall – Head, Nuclear and Treaty Law Section, Office of Legal Affairs, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Mr. Ray Kuyler – Deputy General Counsel, Westinghouse Electric Company LLC (tbc)
Mr. Łukasz Młynarkiewicz – President, International Nuclear Law Association
13:20-14:40
Session 8:
Balancing Responsibility and Risk: Nuclear Liability and Insurance
PRESENTATIONS /PANEL DISCUSSION
Co-Chairs:
Ms. Ximena Vásquez – Maignan – Counsel, White & Case LLP, France
Mr. William Horin – President, INLA USA
Session Secretary
Ms. Fiona Geoffroy – Senior Legal Advisor, EDF SA
Speakers – presentations
Ms. Elena de Boisssieu – Legal Advisor, Nuclear Energy Agency OECD
Presentation: The Reciprocity Principle in Nuclear Liability Conventions
Ms. Fiona Geoffroy – Senior Legal Advisor, EDF SA
Presentation: When is reciprocity really reciprocal?
Ms. Patrycja Nowakowska – Attorney-at-law, Senior Associate, Kubas, Kos, Gałkowski – Adwokaci Sp. k.
Presentation: Nuclear Damage Claims Regulation in Poland: Analysis and Diagnosis
Mr. Paweł Grzejszczak – Attorney-at-law, Partner, Domański Zakrzewski Palinka Sp.k.
Presentation: Nuclear liability regime applicable to Polish nuclear projects
Ms. Denise Cheong – Head of Energy Law and Policy, Centre for International Law, National University of Singapore Ms. Nivedita S – Research Fellow, Centre for International Law, National University of Singapore
Presentation: From Oil to Nuclear: Developing Nuclear Compensation Systems through a Values Lens
Following the presentations, a panel discussion will allow for further exploration of the key topics.
14:45-16:10
Session 9:
Securing the Supply Chain: Regulatory Frameworks for Nuclear Transport
PRESENTATIONS / PANEL DISCUSSION
Chairperson
Mr. Khalil Bukhari – General Counsel, Newcleo Ltd, UK
Session Secretary
Mr. Jean-Denis Treillard – Managing Director, ELINI
Speakers – presentations
Ms. Evelyne Ameye – Founding Partner, EA Law
Presentation: Liability for Nuclear Transport: A Pragmatic Case Study Approach
Mr. Christian Raetzke – Founding Partner, CONLAR
Presentation: Defining the Territorial Scope of Liability Conventions for Transport of Nuclear Substances
Mr. Marc Fialkoff – Regulatory Specialist, Nuclear Nonproliferation Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory Mr. Jason Karcz – Nuclear Security Research Assistant, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Presentation: Capture the Flag: Flag State Jurisdiction and Nuclear Security for Floating Nuclear Power Plants
Ms. Elena de Boisssieu – Legal Advisor, Nuclear Energy Agency OECD
Prsentation: Transport of radioactive waste and nuclear liability conventions: Are small quantities excluded?
Following the presentations, a panel discussion will allow for further exploration of the key topics.
Ms. Nuria Prieto Serrano – Senior Technician, Dept. International Cooperation and R&D, ENRESA
Mr. Mark Sanders – Sanders Engineering, USA
Speakers – presentations
Mr. Stephen Tromans KC – King’s Counsel, 39 Essex Chambers, UK
Presentation: The Voluntary Route to a Geological Disposal Facility
Ms. Godelieve Vandeputte – Head of Legal, Synatom, Electrabel SA, Belgium Ms. Valérie Duchesne – Head of Legal, RES & Nuclear, Electrabel SA, Belgium
Presentation: The agreement between the Belgian Government and the Group Engie for the prolongation of the lifetime of the nuclear power plants of Doel 4 and Tihange 3
Mr. Fumito Tomooka – Professor at Nihon University College of Law, Head of Researchers at Japan Energy Law Institute
Presentation: The Progress and Emerging Issues on Geological Disposal of High-Level Nuclear Wastes in Japan
Mr. Mark C. Sanders – Sanders Engineering, USA Ms. Charlotta E. Sanders – Associate Research Professor, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Presentation: When Armies March – Radiological Protection During a Time of War
Ms. Lorraine Chiwenga – Doctoral Candidate, University of Stirling
Presentation: Nuclear New Build Renaissance, Decommissioning and Radiological Protection in the United Kingdom
Ms. Nuria Prieto Serrano – Senior Technician, Dept. International Cooperation and R&D, ENRESA
Presentation: SMR and AMR Radioactive Waste: A Comparative Legal Analysis
Following the presentations, a panel discussion will allow for further exploration of the key topics.
Day 3 – Advanced Nuclear Technologies – Short- and Long-term Perspective
09:00-10:30
Session 11:
From Vision to Reality: Vendors’ Panel Discussion on Implementing Advanced Nuclear Technologies
PRESENTATIONS / PANEL DISCUSSION
Chairperson
Ms. Laetitia Cash – Founder, Transition2Zero.net
Speakers – presentations
Mr. Robert K. Temple – General Counsel, NuScale Power, LLC
Presentation: Planning and Contracting for Small Modular Reactor Deployment
We are actively engaging with prominent vendors in the Advanced Nuclear Technology (ANT) sector to explore their participation in the Congress. These include companies such as:
GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy
Rolls-Royce SMR
Westinghouse Electric Company
EDF
Newcleo
NuScale Power
The specific individuals representing each vendor will be announced as their participation is confirmed. Representatives from other leading vendors and stakeholders in the ANT ecosystem may also be included.
11:00-12:30
Session 12:
Bridging the Gaps: A Regulatory Panel on Standardization of Regulatory Frameworks for Advanced Nuclear Technologies
PANEL DISCUSSION
PANEL DISCUSSION
Chairperson
Ms. Iga Pocztarek – Tofil – Director, Policy and International Cooperation Bureau, National Atomic Energy Agency of the Republic of Poland (PAA)
Session Secretary
Mr. Dominik Rauchut – Chief Specialist, Advanced Nuclear Reactor Assessment Division, National Atomic Energy Agency of the Republic of Poland (PAA)
Speakers
We are pleased to announce that the following institutions have been invited to be represented at the Congress, and we look forward to confirming their participation:
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (US NRC)
State Office for Nuclear Safety (SÚJB), Czech Republic
Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority in Finland (STUK)
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
The specific individuals representing each institution will be announced as their participation is confirmed.
13:30-14:55
Session 13:
The International and European Legal Framework for the Development of ANT Projects
PRESENTATIONS /PANEL DISCUSSION
Co-Chairs:
Ms. Ximena Vásquez – Maignan – Counsel, White & Case LLP, France
Mr. William Horin – President, INLA USA
Session Secretary
Ms. Fiona Geoffroy – Senior Legal Advisor, EDF SA
Speakers – presentations
Ms. Elena de Boisssieu – Legal Advisor, Nuclear Energy Agency OECD
Presentation: The Reciprocity Principle in Nuclear Liability Conventions
Ms. Fiona Geoffroy – Senior Legal Advisor, EDF SA
Presentation: When is reciprocity really reciprocal?
Ms. Patrycja Nowakowska – Attorney-at-law, Senior Associate, Kubas, Kos, Gałkowski – Adwokaci Sp. k.
Presentation: Nuclear Damage Claims Regulation in Poland: Analysis and Diagnosis
Mr. Paweł Grzejszczak – Attorney-at-law, Partner, Domański Zakrzewski Palinka Sp.k.
Presentation: Nuclear liability regime applicable to Polish nuclear projects
Ms. Denise Cheong – Head of Energy Law and Policy, Centre for International Law, National University of Singapore Ms. Nivedita S – Research Fellow, Centre for International Law, National University of Singapore
Presentation: From Oil to Nuclear: Developing Nuclear Compensation Systems through a Values Lens
Following the presentations, a panel discussion will allow for further exploration of the key topics.
Ms. Beata Sparażyńska – Counsel, Nuclear Energy Department, Ministry of Climate and Environment of the Republic of Poland
Mr. Jarosław Lenarczyk – Attorney-at-law, Nuclear Energy Department, Ministry of Climate and Environment of the Republic of Poland
Speakers
Ms. Kimberly Sexton Nick – Head, Division of Nuclear Law, Nuclear Energy Agency OECD
Introductory presentation: Environmental Assessments and Public Participation in Licensing Advanced Nuclear Technologies
Mr. Rafał Gawin – President, Energy Regulatory Office (URE), Poland
Mr. Zbigniew Stasiak – Counsel, Clyde Krasnodębski Kulińska i Wspólnicy sp. k.
Mr. Anthony Wetherall – Head, Nuclear and Treaty Law Section, Office of Legal Affairs, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
16:30-18:00
Session 15:
Legal Frameworks for Nuclear Fusion
PRESENTATIONS / PANEL DISCUSSION
Chairperson
Mr. Karoly Tamas Olajos – Group Leader – ITER Site & Buildings Legal Affairs, Fusion for Energy
Session Secretary
Mr. Philipp Sauter – Research Fellow, Max-Planck-Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law
Speakers – presentations
Mr. Karoly Tamas Olajos – Group Leader – ITER Site & Buildings Legal Affairs, Fusion for Energy
Presentation: Towards a Global Fusion Ecosystem – A Supply Chain Perspective
Mr. Manuel Torres – Legal Specialist, Fusion for Energy
Presentation: Spain’s Fusion Journey: Insights and the Dones Project
Ms. Kristin Weiss – Research Fellow, University of Würzburg
Presentation: Comparing the Regulatory Framework Applicable to Fusion Power Plants Under German and US Law
Mr. Philipp Sauter – Research Fellow, Max-Planck-Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law
Presentation: European Law and Fusion – Challenges and Opportunities to Harmonize Fusion Regulation in the EU
Mr. Wolfram Tonhauser – Visiting Professor / Chairperson, National University of Singapore / FELEX
Presentation: International Group of Legal Experts on Fusion Energy (FELEX)
Following the presentations, a panel discussion will allow for further exploration of the key topics.
19:00
Gala Dinner
Venue: Crowne Plaza® Warsaw – The HUB
Located at: Rondo Daszyńskiego 2, 00-843 Warsaw
Day 4 – Boosting Local Content and Supplier Development
10:30-12:00
Session 16:
Unlocking Potential: Boosting Local Content and Supplier Development in the Nuclear Supply Chain
PANEL DISCUSSION
Chairperson
Mr. Bogdan Pilch – Director General, Chamber of Commerce for Energy and Environmental Protection, Poland
Speakers
Mr. Andrzej Ziółkowski (tbc) – President, Office of Technical Inspection (UDT), Poland
Mr. Paweł Śliwowski (tbc) – Deputy Director of the Polish Economic Institute, Acting Director
Mr. Cezary Kaźmierczak (tbc) – President, Union of Entrepreneurs and Employers, Poland
Mr. Andrzej Sidło – Councellor to the Minister, Nuclear Energy Department, Ministry of Climate and Environment of the Republic of Poland
