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International Forum on Peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy, Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Nuclear Security 2025
“Global Response to Nuclear and Radiological Terrorism & the Future of Nuclear Forensics”

The Integrated Support Center for Nuclear Nonproliferation, Security and Human Resource Development (ISCN) of Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) holds an annual International Forum on Peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy, Nuclear Non-proliferation and Nuclear Security starts at 13:30, Thursday, 11 December 2025 (JST). In this forum, ISCN introduces Japan's effort towards nuclear non-proliferation and nuclear security through JAEA, as well as enhances understanding about various issues and policies concerning the peaceful use of nuclear energy and nuclear non-proliferation, and nuclear security. We look forward to your participation.

Date & Time

13:30-17:00, Thursday, 11 December 2025 (JST)
※Webinar and Doors open at 13:00

Format

Hybrid in-person / online (Zoom Webinar)

Venue

IINO Conference Center, Room A

https://www.iino.co.jp/hall/en/access/

Language

English and Japanese simultaneous translation

Registration (Free)

Please click on the link below to register for this event

Registration (https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FnF5h0LbTHucF-DFyVxs2A)

(https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FnF5h0LbTHucF-DFyVxs2A)

【in-person】Pre-registration is required by 5:00 p.m., Thursday, 4 December 2025(JST)

【online】Pre-registration is required by noon, Wednesday, 10 December 2025 (JST)

※English-Japanese simultaneous translation will be available through Zoom. For more information on how to activate the simultaneous interpreting function on Zoom, please refer to the following

URL link: Using Language Interpretation in your meeting or webinar

※Please make sure that you have the latest version of Zoom before joining the event.

URL link: Upgrading-Zoom-to-the-latest-version

Theme (tentative)

"Global Response to Nuclear and Radiological Terrorism & the Future of Nuclear Forensics"

As global efforts toward decarbonization accelerate, nuclear energy is being reconsidered as a sustainable and secure solution. However, the international landscape surrounding nuclear nonproliferation and nuclear security is becoming increasingly complex, with growing concerns over the misuse of nuclear and radiological materials.

The use of nuclear and radioactive materials is expanding, and this trend has heightened the risk of nuclear and radiological terrorism, making it imperative to strengthen security frameworks both domestically and internationally.

Efforts to advance nuclear forensics technologies are underway globally to strengthen response capabilities against nuclear and radiological threats. These include the development of analytical methods to trace the origin and history of seized materials, portable instruments for field deployment, and AI-based data analysis techniques. Through international exercises and technical exchanges, progress is being made to improve the reliability, interoperability, and consistency of forensic practices across borders.

Given the transboundary nature of nuclear terrorism, international cooperation is essential. This includes information sharing, technical assistance, capacity building, and emergency preparedness. Tailored support and sustainable human resource development are especially critical.

Program (tentative)

13:30 Opening remarks: President of JAEA
13:50 Remarks by Invited Guest (TBD)
14:00 Keynote presentations I: TBD
14:20 Keynote presentations II: TBD
14:40 Keynote presentations III: ISCN's mission and effort (tentative); Director of ISCN
Break
15:15 Panel Discussion: Theme (tentative) “Global Response to Nuclear and Radiological Terrorism & the Future of Nuclear Forensics”
16:55 Closing remarks: Executive Director of JAEA

Moderator

Deputy Director of ISCN

Panelists (tentative)

Experts in nuclear energy and radiological applications
Academia
The representative student

Contact

<The Secretariate of the International Forum>: Integrated Support Center for Nuclear Nonproliferation, Security and Human Resource Development (ISCN); Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA); TEL: +81 29-282-0495; E-mail: iscn-forum@jaea.go.jp

International Forum on Peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy, Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Nuclear Security 2025“Global Response to Nuclear and Radiological Terrorism & the Future of Nuclear Forensics”