The (https://vancouver.ieee.ca) and the IEEE Future Directions Committee are organizing a series of presentations to address the widespread interest in clean energy sources, new nuclear reactor technologies, and the various related issues. This series of talks will cover aspects of nuclear energy and the disruptive new technology of Small Modular Reactors. These presentations will be of interest both to engineers who are not nuclear specialists, and to the general public who are interested in learning about the technology. TOPIC: IAEA Safeguards: preparing for small modular reactors (SMRs) DATE: May 7, 2025 LOCATION: Online PRESENTER: Dr. Jeremy Whitlock, Consultant (IAEA ret’d) Dr. Jeremy Whitlock will discuss the challenge of safeguarding Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), and how the IAEA is preparing for this – a key element of its mandate to support safe, secure, and peaceful nuclear expansion. (https://www.iaea.org/) This presentation is free. IEEE members and the general public are welcome to attend. Registration is required. This presentation series is organized by: – (https://ieee-sustech.org/2023/ieees-sustech-initiative/) – (https://vancouver.ieee.ca/physics) This presentation series is supported by: – (https://ieee-npss.org/) – (https://ieee-npss.org/) Co-sponsored by: IEEE Future Directions Committee, IEEE SusTech Initiative Speaker(s): Dr. Jeremy Whitlock Agenda: The presentation will start at 9:00 AM Pacific Time (12:00 EDT, 16:00 UTC). 09:00 Welcome and Speaker Introduction 09:10 Presentation 09:45 Questions and Answers 10:00 Presentation ends NOTE If you have registered, you should receive the Zoom URL in a separate email, shortly before the presentation time. Please check your email spam folder. NOTE Please be sure to leave sufficient time to set up your web browser and / or remote meeting client prior to the start time. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/480824