Abstract Submission Open for WNTC 2026

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29 April 2026

The Bridge Between Policy and Practice

WNTC returns for its second edition, bringing together pioneers of nuclear and radioactive material transport. Over two days, this event will foster dialogue, technical exchanges, and strategic insights among senior figures from government, industry, and international organisations.

Under the theme “The Bridge Between Policy and Practice”, this year’s conference highlights the need for strong alignment between regulators, policymakers, and industry professionals to support the global transport of nuclear and radioactive materials. As regulations evolve and the operating environment becomes more complex, strengthening this connection is essential to ensure safety, maintain public confidence, and deliver consistent, high-quality performance across the sector.

Call for Abstracts

Authors are invited to submit abstracts showcasing original research, practical experience or technical innovations with opportunities for oral presentations and digital posters

Spent Fuel and Radioactive Waste Management

As decommissioning programmes accelerate worldwide, the volume and complexity of materials requiring transport continues to grow. This sub-theme invites contributions that share practical experience, lessons learned, and new approaches to managing the safe, secure and sustainable movement of spent fuel and radioactive waste.

Approaches to transporting materials from major decommissioning projects
Innovations in spent fuel transport, storage, and disposal
Advances in waste packaging, storage and integrated transport solutions
Real-world experiences including Stakeholder Engagement

Transport of NORM, Medical Isotopes and Industrial Sources

From life-saving medical treatments to essential industrial applications, the transport of radioactive materials plays a critical role in everyday life. This sub-theme explores how these diverse and often time-sensitive shipments can be delivered safely, reliably, and efficiently across global supply chains.

Ensuring timely and reliable delivery of medical isotopes
Managing the transport of NORM materials across different industries
Safe and secure movement of industrial radioactive sources
Strengthening supply chains for critical radioactive materials

Safety, Security and Regulations

Strong frameworks are only effective when they work in practice. This sub-theme focuses on how safety, security, and regulatory requirements are implemented on the ground, and how the sector continues to adapt to evolving risks, technologies, and expectations.

Improving alignment and consistency in international regulations and nuclear liabilities
Enhancing transport security and risk management practices
Approaches to inspection, compliance, and oversight
Learning from operational experience to drive continuous improvement

The Future of Nuclear Applications

New nuclear technologies are reshaping the future of energy, medicine, and beyond bringing new transport challenges and opportunities with them. This sub-theme looks ahead to how innovation will influence the movement of nuclear and radioactive materials in the years to come.

Transport needs for advanced reactors and small modular reactors (SMRs)
Logistics for floating and transportable nuclear power plants (FNPP/TNPP)
Handling and transport of new and alternative fuels
Preparing for transport requirements in emerging areas such as space applications

Cross-Cutting Theme: Regional Perspective – Asia Oceanic

The Asia Oceanic region presents a dynamic and rapidly evolving landscape for the transport of radioactive materials, with diverse regulatory frameworks, infrastructure challenges, and growing demand. This cross-cutting theme invites contributions that explore regional perspectives, share practical solutions, and highlight collaboration across borders to address common challenges and support safe, efficient transport.

Regional regulatory alignment and cooperation initiatives
Infrastructure and logistics challenges unique to the Asia Oceanic region
Case studies of successful cross-border transport operations
Capacity building, training, and knowledge sharing across the region

Cross-Cutting Theme: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The transport of nuclear and radioactive materials plays a vital role in supporting global sustainable development-from clean energy to healthcare and industry. This theme encourages practical examples of how the sector contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), demonstrating real-world impact and measurable outcomes.