The International Youth Nuclear Congress (IYNC) is proud to announce the publication of the official proceedings of IYNC2024, which took place from 29 September to 3 October 2024 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The congress was organized by IYNC in collaboration with the Barakah Youth Council (BYC) and in cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
IYNC2024 marked a major milestone for youth engagement in the nuclear sector, gathering 350 participants from 47 countries. The event served as a dynamic platform for students and young professionals to exchange knowledge, network with global leaders, and explore how nuclear science and technology can contribute to global sustainability and climate goals.
The congress featured:
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Diverse technical sessions, keynote speeches, plenary and panel discussions
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Networking opportunities for international collaboration
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Discussions on nuclear energy’s role in decarbonization, nuclear applications beyond power, and the future of nuclear security.
The proceedings include the General Co-Chairs’ Summary, summaries of all technical papers, and an outline of the full program, providing a comprehensive overview of the event.
IYNC extends its sincere gratitude to all sponsors and partners, including: Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC), Technology Innovation Institute (TII), Aspire, URENCO Global, NICE Future, Anthropocene Institute, China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC), World Nuclear Association (WNA), and Westinghouse. Their support was essential to the success of IYNC2024.
The publication was made possible thanks to the dedicated efforts of the IYNC officers and organizing team, including Kristine Madden (General Co-Chair), Andrew Cartas (Technical Program Co-Chair), Kaatrin Abbott (Technical Program Co-Chair), Thomas Romming (Technical Tracks Chair), and the broader IYNC2024 organizing committee.
Access the full proceedings here: Link
