| Time |
Session and Theme |
| 08:45 |
Arrival and Registration
|
| 09:15 |
Introduction & Keynote Address
Introduction: Dawn Broad, John Norton, Digital SIG Chairs
Keynote Address: Digital as a Service Not a Curse
Rich Deakin FNucI, ISCF Challenge Director – Low Cost Nuclear, Innovate UK
|
| 09:50 |
AI, Reactor and Decommissioning Technology
AI4nuclear - Mapping the Skills Challenges for Delivering AI in the Nuclear Sector, Mark Bankhead, National Nuclear Laboratory
Digital systems in support Reactor Dismantling at Trawsfynydd, David Cabrera, Nuclear Restoration Services
George Wormald-Kelly, AtkinsRéalis
Delivering AI innovation in step with accelerating digital organisation capabilities, Jan Skoniezki, Derreck Van Gelderen, PA Consulting
|
| 11:10 |
Refreshment and Networking Break
|
| 11:30 |
Digital Asset Management, Security and Regulation
The NDA’s Digital Asset Management Transformation Journey, Dave Clark and Cezara-Lidia Jalba, NDA
Digital Asset Management Transformation at Sellafield, Lee Carr and Evie Smith, Sellafield Ltd.
Progressing regulation of digital and robotic innovation in nuclear, Dr Jake Surman, Environment Agency
A Glimpse into How Digital Technology can Transform the Nuclear Sector, Graham Upton, Capgemini
|
| 12:50 |
Lunch
|
| 13:50 |
Digital Innovation
How AI can support the UK’s nuclear sector, Jordan Murkin, EDF
Digital Innovation – Right Here Right Now Duncan Steel, Jacobs
Digitisation of Through-Life Plant Information – From Scientific Experiment to Operational Plant, Paul Williamson, Dassault Systemes
Driving Innovation by Embedding Digital Skills Across an Organisation, Chris G Jones, Frazer Nash Consultancy
|
| 15:00 |
Refreshment and Networking Break |
| 15:30 |
Early Careers, Education Initiatives and Skills
An insight into Digital Project Applications in Nuclear, Mizan Haque, Sellafield Ltd.
Using Molecular Dynamics AI for Assisting with Materials Qualification for the AMR Project, Merilent Kallo, National Nuclear Laboratory
Navigating the Future of Education: The DRIVE Initiative's Path to Integrating Industry 4.0 Technologies – Caroline Keep, UCLAN
Education & Skills Panel, facilitated by John Norton
|
| 16:45 |
Closing remarks
Chairs' Close
|
| 17:15 |
Drinks and Networking Reception |
| 19:00 |
Close |
*This conference is now sold out*
Organised by the NI Digital Special Interest Group, this technical conference will provide a significant forum for industry-leading debate and ideas to promote and drive cohesive digital development across all aspects of the nuclear industry. As the only professional membership body dedicated to the nuclear sector, we are excited to offer this event to promote and further nuclear professionalism for those working in digital-related roles within nuclear.
Topics and sessions of the conference will include:
- AI, Reactor & Decommissioning Technology
- Secure Data Management & Digital Tracking
- International Innovation
- Digital Transformation
- Early Careers, Education Initiatives and Skills
Confirmed speakers include representatives from: AtkinsRéalis, Capgemini, Dassault Systemes, EDF, Jacobs, Nuclear Restoration Services, National Nuclear Laboratory, NDA and Sellafield Ltd.
17/04/2024: bookings have been closed as we have reached capacity.
| Member Type |
Ticket Prices (excl. VAT)
Earlybird ends 29th Feb 2024
|
Ticket Prices (excl. VAT) from 1st March |
| NI Member |
£180 |
£250 |
| YGN Member |
£180 |
£220 |
| Non-Member |
£180 |
£340 |
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Venue: Institute of Physics: 37 Caledonian Rd, London N1 9BU
This modern venue is conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from Kings Cross St Pancras in central London. For directions, please see here.
Public transport
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