IAEA Young Generation Event (YGE)-FR22 Conference

In the framework of the IAEA International Conference on Fast Reactors and Related Fuel Cycles, 19-22 April 2022, the Organizing Committee invites early career professionals to make proposal on how to address the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), while discussing the necessary innovative technology and methods.
The 2022 Young Generation Event (YGE) invites early career colleagues to share an essay on their vision of fast reactor technology.
In the challenge, participants are asked to submit a short essay (1500 words maximum) on emerging ideas and innovations related to fast reactors nuclear technology and related fuel cycles. The paper should:
• Identify a novel or emerging technology related to fast reactors or an idea for future work 
• Identify where it may be deployed or where it may have the most impact 
• Identify challenges to adopting the technology, and opportunities for future research 

The objective is to provide young professionals with a space to acknowledge and discuss new strategies, technologies, tools, and ideas. The range of topics is very broad, participants are invited to present their various ideas related to fast reactors including such as innovative fuel types, simulation codes, systems, components, materials, or manufacturing tools.

The event is open to participants from IAEA Member States only. Applicants should be below 35 years old (i.e. born on or after 1 January 1987).

Three participants will be selected as winners of this contest and will be invited to record a presentation for one of the conference sessions. On top of that winners will receive a travel grant (or compensation in case of travel restrictions) and a special IAEA certificate of recognition.