Agenda

DEBATE | REGULATIONS FOR SAFE ENERGY: HARMONISING REACTOR REQUIREMENTS ACROSS COUNTRIES

A debate dedicated to the key role of regulation in ensuring the safety of nuclear energy in Europe. Representatives of regulatory authorities from selected European countries will discuss challenges and best practices related to the harmonisation of requirements for nuclear reactors, as well as the impact of consistent standards on safety, investment efficiency, and the development of new technologies.

The discussion will also provide an opportunity to exchange experiences and explore the future of regulatory cooperation in the context of Europe’s energy transition.

DEBATE | COAL TO NUCLEAR – NUCLEAR ENERGY AS A RESPONSE TO THE CHALLENGES OF THE ENERGY TRANSITION

A debate dedicated to the role of nuclear energy in the transition away from coal and in building a stable, low-carbon energy system. Participants will discuss the potential for utilizing existing infrastructure and workforce expertise in coal regions within the “coal-to-nuclear” model, as well as the importance of nuclear power for energy security and achieving climate targets. The discussion will also address regulatory, financial, and social aspects of the sector’s transformation.

DEBATE | NUCLEAR ENERGY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

What does the future of nuclear energy look like from the perspective of the younger generation? Which skills will be crucial in a labour market that is only now taking shape? Can nuclear energy become a realistic and attractive career path for young people in Poland?

The debate “Nuclear Energy for Young People” will provide a platform for open dialogue between representatives of the nuclear industry, academia, public institutions, as well as young professionals and students interested in the energy sector. Participants will address issues related to education, skills development, first career steps, and the role of the younger generation in the energy transition.

The discussion will focus, among others, on:

• educational opportunities and career paths in the nuclear sector,

• young people’s expectations towards employers and nuclear projects,

• the role of innovation, new technologies, and future-oriented skills,

• the importance of intergenerational dialogue in building long-term nuclear programmes.

The debate will have an inspirational and interactive format – its aim is not only to answer questions from young participants, but also to genuinely include their voices in the discussion on the future of nuclear energy in Poland and the region.

The discussion will be moderated by Jadwiga Najder – an expert associated with the nuclear sector, actively engaged in international dialogue and educational initiatives aimed at the younger generation.

Women in Nuclear Poland– women in the nuclear sector.

Is working in the nuclear sector just physics, laboratories, and men in helmets?
During the Women in Nuclear workshop, we debunk myths and show what working in the nuclear sector is really like – through the eyes of the women who work there every day.
This panel discussion is aimed at young people – secondary school and university students – and is conducted in a conversational format, without lectures or lengthy presentations. The panelists – specialists in various areas of nuclear energy – talk about their work, career paths, challenges, and decisions that led them to where they are today.
Participants will be able to learn, among other things:

• What professions actually exist in the nuclear sector (not just technical ones)?
• Do you have to be an “eagle” in mathematics and physics to work here?
• What does daily responsibility for the safety of people and the environment look like?
• What stereotypes do women face in so-called male professions?
• What competencies and attitudes are most important in the modern energy sector today?

The panel emphasizes authenticity, short stories from professional life, and active audience participation. Its goal is to inspire young people to make informed choices about their educational path and to demonstrate that the nuclear sector is an open, diverse space, full of real opportunities – including for women.

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