REGISTRATION
In the reception area
Welcome to the program for ICOND: INTERNATIONAL DECOMMISSIONING EXCELLENCE
The focus day of ICOND 2026 is dedicated to the topic of AI in decommissioning and highlights both current capabilities and future developments of artificial intelligence in dismantling activities. International experts will discuss opportunities and regulatory challenges from the perspectives of organizations, operators, and technical service providers. Young researchers will present innovative approaches in an elevator pitch competition, aiming to provide fresh impulses for the industry..
11:30 AM
12:00 AM
Quick lunch
On the 1st floor
1:00 PM
AI IN DECOMMISSIONING
1:15 PM
An Introduction to the World of AI
Rob Galler – KI Inside
1:40 PM
Advancing Nuclear Decommissioning through Global Knowledge Exchange & Innovation: EPRI Insights
Darcy Campbell - EPRI
2:05 PM
Applying AI from an Operator’s Perspective
Carsten George - RWE Nuclear GmbH
2:30 PM
Artificial intelligence for Framatome services: activities and stakes
Romain Bourrier – Framatome
2:55 PM
AI, Data and Robotics for Nuclear Decommissioning: Technology and the Norwegian Context
Dr. István SZOKE - Institute for Energy Technology (IFE)
3:20 PM
Enhancing Total Gamma Clearance Monitors via Bayesian Inference: Integrating Spatial and Spectral Data
Dr. MD Moudud Hasan - SCK CEN
3:45 PM
Coffee break
4:15 PM
Elevator Pitch for Young Scientists on the Topic of AI in Decommissioning or Related Fields
(5 minutes each)
5:15 PM
Selection of the Best Pitch and Award Ceremony, followed by Closing Remarks
11:30 AM
REGISTRATION
In the reception area
12:00 AM
Quick lunch
1:00 PM
KEYNOTE - INTERNATIONAL DECOMMISSIONING EXCELLENCE
1:15 PM
Global Status of Decommissioning and Empowering Cost Benchmarking from International perspective
Tetiana Kilochytska - IAEA & Shauryavardhan Sharma - OECD NEA
1:40 PM
Korea’s Strategic Lens: Translating Global Best Practices into National Success
Dr. Josef Kim - KONDIA
2:05 PM
Accelerating Decommissioning: The U.S. Risk Transfer Model, and the International Material Reuse Model
Colin Austin - EnergySolutions
2:30 PM
PreussenElektra´s Formula for Progress in Decommissioning: Innovative Concepts and Cost Optimization
Michael Bongartz - PreussenElektra
2:55 PM
Coffee break
3:45 PM
The UK Decommissioning Journey: Key Decisions, Challenges and Lessons Learned
Mr Stuart Newman - Frazer-Nash Consultancy Ltd.
4:10 PM
How to D&D the Swedish way
Frank Wilmann - Uniper SE
4:35 PM
Driving Excellence Through Partnership: Lessons from Belgian Decommissioning Projects
Peter Berben – ENGIE
5:00 PM
Panel discussion
until 5:25 PM
5:45 PM
Shuttle buses to the Conference Dinner
untill 6:15 PM
6:15 PM
Conference Dinner
PROJECT STATUS & BEST PRACTICE
9:30 AM
Project Status and Progress: Doodewaard NPP
NRG Pallas
9:50 AM
Current Status of Decommissioning Activities at the EWN Group's Research and Experimental Reactors
Ralf Borchardt - EWN Gruppe
10:10 AM
Coffee break
11:00 AM
Cutting-Edge Excellence: Advanced Techniques for Reactor Pressure Vessel Dismantling
Dr. Henning Keller – GNS
11:20 AM
Modern Milling Techniques in Decommissioning
Philipp Sommerer – Reinwald GmbH & Ingo Ossenbühl – BUM Beton- und Monierbau GmbH & Co. kG
11:40 AM
Discussion Round for Questions
12:00 PM
Lunch break
Decontamination, Clearance & Material Management
1:15 PM
ARRIVE
Pedro Santos – Fraunhofer
1:35 PM
iRE-SOLVE: The Italian Patent Solving the Spent Ion-Exchange Resin Puzzle
Dr. Francesco Galluccio – Politecnico di Milano
1:55 PM
Rip’n’Ship of large components – advantages and perspektives
Cyclife- Arne Larsson - Cyclife Sweden AB
2:15 PM
Clearance – Current Developments
Dr. Dominik Krupp - Safetec
2:35 PM
Coffee break
INNOVATION
3:15 PM
From Ambition to Implementation – Supporting Innovation through Research Funding in a Change-Resistant Environment
Dr. Helena Möller - Gesellschaft für Anlagen- und Reaktorsicherheit (GRS) gGmbH
3:35 PM
Innovation: Visatec Camera
Markus Jocham - VISATEC
3:55 PM
High-tech instead of wrecking balls: innovations in demolition—evolution or revolution?
Dr. Lena Jentjens - VGBE Energy
4:15 PM
Discussion Round for Questions
OUT OF THE BOX
4:30 PM
Out of the Box: Society vs. Nuclear – Conflicts, Potentials, Acceptance?
Sophie Kuppler & Armin Grunwald – ITAS
5:00 PM
Get together at the exhibitors' evening
COMPETENCE DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING (15-minute presentation + 5-minute Q&A)
9:30 AM
Transforming Energy Education: Interactive 3D, E-Learning and VR for Modern Nuclear Training
Michael Sovadina – Simopt
9:50 AM
AI-Based Training to Address Workforce Shortages and Enhance Professional Development – Nuclear Pro
Dr. Michael Jentgens - Laizee.ai
10:10 AM
Coffee break
SUSTAINABILITY – Circular Economy
10:55 AM
Metal recycling from decomissioning and refurbishment - within and beyond clearance
Franz Borrmann – iUS
11:15 AM
Circular Economy Explained: An Academic Viewpoint
Prof. Dr. Peter Letmathe - RWTH Aachen
11:35 AM
Circular Economy in Nuclear Decommissioning
Tanja Perko – Belgian Nuclear Research Centre, SCK CEN
11:55 AM
From Operators to Future Users: Reusing Controlled Areas and Managing Responsibilities
Dr. Thomas Rösch – FocusedEnergy
12:15 PM
Second Life of NPPs "Building / Lifetime Extention / Aging and Recycling"
Dr. Anton Anthofer - Hinneburg
12:35 PM
Discussion Round for Questions
12:55 PM
Closing remarks and prospects
1:10 PM
Quick Lunch
