Event Reports - Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non‑Proliferation

Through a Glass Darkly: Approaching Nuclear Regulations in a Rapidly Shifting Technology Landscape

11 May 2026

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The VCDNP held a side event at the International Conference on Effective Nuclear and Radiation Regulatory Systems that focused on the impact of artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, and space technologies on the nuclear regulatory landscape.

VCDNP Experts Share Perspectives on Nuclear Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Issues During a Busy First Week at the 2026 NPT Review Conference

7 May 2026

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VCDNP experts discussed the nuclear taboo, proliferation trends, transparency and accountability, and other nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation issues during the first week of the 2026 NPT Review Conference.

Preparing for the Future: Quantum Technologies and Security of Nuclear Materials and Facilities

29 April 2026

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The VCDNP hosted an expert panel to discuss the impact of emerging quantum technologies on nuclear security, addressing both opportunities and challenges.

Prospects for Disarmament and the Implications of Emerging Technologies

29 April 2026

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Event Reports, Next Gen

VCDNP and UNODA partner on the outreach event at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich.

Launch Event: The Space Norms Atlas

27 March 2026

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VCDNP Research Fellow Louis Reitmann presented a new data-driven resource that supports States in developing rules and norms for space security during a launch event at the UN in Geneva.

Multilateral Diplomacy and Nuclear Governance in an Era of Rapid Global Change

13 March 2026

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At the 2026 annual VCDNP diplomatic workshop, diplomats and senior officials discussed a wide range of nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament issues against the backdrop of a strained international order, norms, and institutions.

Workshop Highlights the Evolving Role of HCoC for Global Security

12 March 2026

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The VCDNP, the Austrian Foreign Ministry, the Permanent Mission of Uruguay, and the Fondation pour la recherche stratégique hosted a workshop on the Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation (HCoC) and its role within the international arms control and non-proliferation architecture.

Seeking Solutions for the 2026 NPT Review Conference: Senior Diplomats Convene for Discussions in Annecy

9 March 2026

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At the annual diplomatic workshop in Annecy, France, senior diplomats, international organizations representatives and non-governmental experts discussed priorities, challenges and opportunities for the 2026 NPT Review Conference.

Prospects for Nuclear Verification in Times of Uncertainty and Crises

10 February 2026

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The VCDNP and the research consortium VeSPoTec convened an expert-level workshop to examine the future of nuclear verification amidst growing times of uncertainty.

Connecting the Dots: Industry, Space Defence, and Multilateral Space Security

9 February 2026

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The VCDNP and the European External Action Service (EEAS) organised a panel discussion at the 18th European Space Conference in Brussels to highlight the important contributions that space industry and defence actors can make to UN processes for stability and security in space.

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Report Launch: Negotiating Nuclear Verification

Arms Control, Disarmament, Event Reports, Non-Proliferation

Senior Research Associate Noah Mayhew, Senior Fellow Dr. Nikolai Sokov and Ambassador Matteo Fachinotti spoke at an NPT side event about a recent VCDNP project on negotiating nuclear verification across arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation.

Through a Glass Darkly: Approaching Nuclear Regulations in a Rapidly Shifting Technology Landscape

The VCDNP held a side event at the International Conference on Effective Nuclear and Radiation Regulatory Systems that focused on the impact of artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, and space technologies on the nuclear regulatory landscape.

VCDNP Experts Share Perspectives on Nuclear Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Issues During a Busy First Week at the 2026 NPT Review Conference

VCDNP experts discussed the nuclear taboo, proliferation trends, transparency and accountability, and other nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation issues during the first week of the 2026 NPT Review Conference.

Preparing for the Future: Quantum Technologies and Security of Nuclear Materials and Facilities

The VCDNP hosted an expert panel to discuss the impact of emerging quantum technologies on nuclear security, addressing both opportunities and challenges.

Prospects for Disarmament and the Implications of Emerging Technologies

Event Reports, Next Gen

VCDNP and UNODA partner on the outreach event at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich.

Strategic Trade Controls, Dual-Use Items, and the Role of the European Union

Event Reports, Next Gen

As a part of the Young Women and Next Generation Initiative, the VCDNP hosted a webinar on the legal framework governing dual-use export controls. The event featured Dr. Ana Sánchez Cobaleda, Legal Advisor for the EU P2P Export Control Programme for Dual Use Goods and Assistant Professor at the University of Barcelona.

The Nuclear Order Under Strain: Non-Proliferation and Disarmament in an Era of Strategic Competition

Event Reports, Next Gen

Elena Sokova and Federica Dall’Arche, on behalf of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium (EUNPDC), visited the University of Tirana to engage the next generation and raise awareness on non-proliferation, disarmament, and arms control issues.

Launch Event: The Space Norms Atlas

VCDNP Research Fellow Louis Reitmann presented a new data-driven resource that supports States in developing rules and norms for space security during a launch event at the UN in Geneva.

VCDNP Diplomatic Workshop and Reception Commemorate its 15th Anniversary

On 10 March 2026, the VCDNP marked its 15th anniversary with convening a high-level dialogue meeting and was honored to be the focus of a reception at the Federal Ministry of International and European Relations of Austria.

Multilateral Diplomacy and Nuclear Governance in an Era of Rapid Global Change

At the 2026 annual VCDNP diplomatic workshop, diplomats and senior officials discussed a wide range of nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament issues against the backdrop of a strained international order, norms, and institutions.

Workshop Highlights the Evolving Role of HCoC for Global Security

The VCDNP, the Austrian Foreign Ministry, the Permanent Mission of Uruguay, and the Fondation pour la recherche stratégique hosted a workshop on the Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation (HCoC) and its role within the international arms control and non-proliferation architecture.

Seeking Solutions for the 2026 NPT Review Conference: Senior Diplomats Convene for Discussions in Annecy

At the annual diplomatic workshop in Annecy, France, senior diplomats, international organizations representatives and non-governmental experts discussed priorities, challenges and opportunities for the 2026 NPT Review Conference.

Prospects for Nuclear Verification in Times of Uncertainty and Crises

10 February 2026

The VCDNP and the research consortium VeSPoTec convened an expert-level workshop to examine the future of nuclear verification amidst growing times of uncertainty.

Negotiating the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons: Insights from the ICRC

9 February 2026

As a part of the Young Women and Next Generation Initiative (YWNGI), the VCDNP hosted a webinar featuring Véronique Christory, Senior Arms Advisor at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), on the ICRC’s role in negotiating the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW).

Connecting the Dots: Industry, Space Defence, and Multilateral Space Security

9 February 2026

The VCDNP and the European External Action Service (EEAS) organised a panel discussion at the 18th European Space Conference in Brussels to highlight the important contributions that space industry and defence actors can make to UN processes for stability and security in space.

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