The purpose and objective of the conference is to build on the conclusions and deliberations of previous conferences and to examine developments in regulatory systems in order to further enhance nuclear and radiation safety and security worldwide. The conference will play a vital role in the global efforts of senior nuclear and radiation safety and security regulators to review, identify, and propose ways forward for issues that are important to the global regulatory community.

These issues will be discussed with an eye toward regulatory “ecosystems” and the diverse perspectives, concerns, and interests of stakeholders worldwide, in order to effectively address emerging challenges with the agility required for regulators to thrive in the modern era.

Specifically, the conference aims to:

• Highlight the key characteristics of a competent regulator and outline strategies to maintain these essential qualities;
• Promote the sharing of information and best practices related to improving the effectiveness of nuclear and radiation safety and security regulatory systems;
• Identify and share best practices for becoming an agile regulator;
• Share knowledge of a wide range of strategies to ensure stronger regulatory ecosystems; and
• Share experiences related to the Call for Action from the 2023 Regulatory Effectiveness Conference and identify next steps to build upon.