Background
Global radiological security requires a competent and professional workforce capable of facing challenging and increasingly complex scenarios. Experts working in the radiological and nuclear security sector will need to embrace and empower the next generation of nuclear and radiological professionals to ensure they have the skills to adapt to changing scenarios, innovate, and make critical decisions.
In smaller organisations, staff responsible for radiation protection and radiation safety are often expected to ensure the security of radioactive sources as well. As young professionals enter fields where the safety and security of radioactive sources need to be assured, it is important that they understand professional development options available to them to advance their competence in radioactive source security management.
Objectives
The overall objective of this roundtable is to encourage and support the participation of early-career professionals by inviting subject matter experts who are enthusiastic about sharing their knowledge and mentoring. This online roundtable discussion will focus on:
- Practices for engaging with early career professionals
- Exploring options to better engage with WINS networks and support competence development in radioactive source security
- Discussing certification opportunities offered through the WINS Academy
- Learning about opportunities available to early career professionals
Audience
The main target audience of this roundtable is early-career professionals engaged in radioactive source security in the context of:
- End users
- Regulators
- Law enforcement agencies
- Emergency and response organisations
- Government officials
Process
Date: 28 April 2026
Time: 14:00-16:30 CET
This online event will be interactive and facilitated by an expert practitioner. The event will include presentations and case studies as well as opportunities for the audience to share their perspectives through voting and Q&A sessions.
This event will be held in English. Certificates of participation will be provided only upon request.
