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Seminar Discusses the Role of AI in Nuclear Forensics and Radiological Crime Scene Management

10 September 2026

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Event Reports

The VCDNP hosted a panel discussion on applications of AI in nuclear forensics and radiological crime scene management.

Managing Cybersecurity for Nuclear Security in the Age of AI

1 July 2026

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Event Reports

AI is changing the cybersecurity landscape faster than traditional regulatory approaches in the nuclear industry can keep pace. The VCDNP brought together experts from industry, national regulators, and international organisations to examine what this means for nuclear security and what regulators and operators need to do about it.

Preparing for the First Review Conference of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons: Priorities and Expectations

23 June 2026

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The VCDNP hosted a panel discussion featuring Hibakusha Setsuko Thurlow and addressing priorities and expectations for the first Review Conference of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW).

UN Disarmament Fellows Visit to The Hague

19 June 2026

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The VCDNP hosted diplomats representing 23 countries for briefings on key security issues – from emerging technologies to export controls to space security – in The Hague, on behalf of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium.

VCDNP Co-Hosts Side Event on the HCoC and the Evolving Space Technology and Environment

2 June 2026

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The VCDNP co-hosted a side event on the Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation (HCoC), exploring the opportunities and concerns in the evolving space environment.

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.

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.

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Seminar Discusses the Role of AI in Nuclear Forensics and Radiological Crime Scene Management

10 September 2026

The VCDNP hosted a panel discussion on applications of AI in nuclear forensics and radiological crime scene management.

Concrete Measures and Language on Addressing Space Threats

Briefs and Factsheets, Event Reports, Publications

The VCDNP presented proposals for concrete measures and language on space security during the Third Session of the OEWG on the Prevention of an Arms Race in Outer Space in All its Aspects to promote the early pursuit of substantive outcomes.

Managing Cybersecurity for Nuclear Security in the Age of AI

AI is changing the cybersecurity landscape faster than traditional regulatory approaches in the nuclear industry can keep pace. The VCDNP brought together experts from industry, national regulators, and international organisations to examine what this means for nuclear security and what regulators and operators need to do about it.

Preparing for the First Review Conference of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons: Priorities and Expectations

The VCDNP hosted a panel discussion featuring Hibakusha Setsuko Thurlow and addressing priorities and expectations for the first Review Conference of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW).

UN Disarmament Fellows Visit to The Hague

The VCDNP hosted diplomats representing 23 countries for briefings on key security issues – from emerging technologies to export controls to space security – in The Hague, on behalf of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium.

VCDNP Co-Hosts Side Event on the HCoC and the Evolving Space Technology and Environment

The VCDNP co-hosted a side event on the Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation (HCoC), exploring the opportunities and concerns in the evolving space environment.

VCDNP Delegation at the IAEA International Conference on Computer Security in the Nuclear World (CyberCon26)

VCDNP experts actively contributed to the 2026 Cyber Conference, organised by the International Atomic Energy Agency, by organising a side event and delivering a presentation during a technical session.

Reflecting on the Outcomes of the NPT: A Conversation with EU Special Envoy for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Stephan Klement

Event Reports, Next Gen

A few days after the conclusion of the 2026 NPT Review Conference, the VCDNP hosted a webinar with Amb. Stephan Klement, EU Special Envoy for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation to reflect on its outcomes. The event was organized under the Young Women and Next Generation Initiative.

Young Women in Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Mentorship Programme – 5th Edition Final Meeting

Event Reports, Next Gen

The final meeting of the 2025–2026 the YWNGI Mentorship Programme was held on 18 May 2026. The event brought together mentees, mentors, and experts from the field to exchange insights, celebrate the mentees’ achievements, and reflect on the outcomes and impact of the Programme.

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.

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