Opening Plenary
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Opening Remarks – The Bridge between Policy and Practice
Prof. Pete Bryant, WNTI
WNTC 2026
Programme Schedule
Explore two days of expert talks, panels, awards and networking focused on the future of nuclear transport.
Cross-Cutting Theme: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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Chairs: Details to be confirmed
Clear Pathways – Bringing Stakeholders Together to Open and Maintain Transport Routes
Simon Chaplin, WNTI
Creating Great Places to Work: Growing the Female Workforce in Nuclear Transport
Ellie Vallance, NTS
Maritime University Perspective
Lashonna Williams
Coffee Break
Transport of NORM, Medical Isotopes and Industrial Sources
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Chairs: Details to be confirmed
Bridging Policy and Practice: Enhancing Emergency Preparedness for Radiopharmaceutical Transport in Kenya
Lonah Ong'ayo, Kenyatta University Teaching Referral and Research Hospital, Radiation Safety Officer
Singapore General Hospital Presentation
Details to be confirmed
Medical Isotope Presentation
GMS AsiaPacific / ANSTO
Details to be confirmed
From Cyclotron to Clinic: Experiences and Challenges in Packaging, Transport, and Importation of Radiopharmaceuticals at KUTRRH
Lonah Ong'ayo, Kenyatta University Teaching Referral and Research Hospital, Nairobi
NORM Presentation
Details to be confirmed
Lunch
Safety, Security and Regulations
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Chairs: Details to be confirmed
IAEA Perspective
Bob Officer, IAEA
Practical Experience on Regulatory Differences Related to the Transport of UF6 with Increased Enrichments and Suggestion for Alignment
Joel Kruehler, Urenco Limited, Logistics Compliance Manager
Bridging Policy and Practice: Data Governance, Verification Systems, and Transport Security in Nuclear Material Movements
Olusola George, ICAN, Akure
The Evolution of Radioactive Material Transport in Brazil During the Last Decade
Leonardo Matos, Autoridade Nacional de Segurança Nuclear (ANSN), Brazilian Nuclear Competent Authority, Engineer
Coffee Break
Safety, Security and Regulations (Continued)
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Chairs: Details to be confirmed
Regulatory Approach to Consignor Modification of Type A Package Designs
Chris Jones, Office for Nuclear Regulation
Nuclear Transport Security
Khris Paul Puckett, Sandia National Laboratory
Details to be confirmed
Compensating “Preventive Measures” under the Nuclear Liability Conventions
Ximena Vasquez-Maignan, White & Case LLP, Counsel
Insurance as a Risk Management Tool
Ana Gonzalez Felgueroso, Marsh, Europe's Nuclear Growth Leader
Evening Social
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Drinks Reception
WNTI Awards
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Women in Nuclear Transport Session
Panel session and talk from the WiN Transport Award winner
Details to be confirmed
WNTI Awards
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WNTI Lifetime Achievement Awards
Frank Bolton, WNTI Representative
Coffee Break
Regional Perspectives
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Singapore Perspective
Singapore Government / National University of Singapore
Details to be confirmed
Malaysian Perspective
Malaysian Government
Details to be confirmed
Japan Perspective
Dai Ito, NFT
China Perspective
Pengyi Wang, China Institute for Radiation Protection
Lunch
The Future of Nuclear Applications
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Chairs: Details to be confirmed
AI Integration as an Operational Challenge in Nuclear Transport
Adnan Qamar, University of Islamabad
Creation of a Digital Twin for Radioactive Waste Management
Vivien Munoz-Ferrada, Dosel (Australasia), Director
Proposed U.S. NRC Regulations for Microreactor Package Certification
Eileen Supko, WNTI, North American Representative
Advancing Nuclear Logistics for Advanced Reactors and SMRs Through Innovation, Proactive Planning and WiN Transport Engagement
Mike Valenzano, NAC International, US & Elisa Penda, WNTI, France
Coffee Break
The Future of Nuclear Applications (Continued)
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Chairs: Details to be confirmed
Delivering the Largest International HALEU Shipment in NNSA History: Enabling Secure and Resilient Advanced Nuclear Fuel Supply Chains Through International Collaboration
Ben Whittard, NTS
Nuclear in the Maritime: A Key Opportunity for Singapore
Riccardo Barbiellini, Bureau Veritas
Panel Session: The Future of Nuclear and Radioactive Material Transport in Space
Details to be confirmed