International Conference on Nuclear Criticality Safety

Important dates

1. 19 Nov

   Abstract / full paper deadline

   In 4 days

2. 16 Dec

   Conference

   Lisbon, Portugal

All deadlines are as published by the organizer. Check the official website for the time zone.

About this conference

The key intention of ICNCF is to provide opportunity for the global participants to share their ideas and experience in person with their peers expected to join from different parts on the world. In addition this gathering will help the delegates to establish research or business relations as well as to find international linkage for future collaborations in their career path. We hope that ICNCF outcome will lead to significant contributions to the knowledge base in these up-to-date scientific fields in scope.

Topics and scope

• Innovations in Criticality Safety Analysis Methods and Tools
• Benchmark Experiments and Validation for Nuclear Criticality Codes
• Criticality Accident Alarm Systems: Design and Performance
• Probabilistic Risk Assessment in Criticality Safety
• Lessons Learned from Historical Criticality Accidents
• Use of Artificial Intelligence in Criticality Safety Modeling
• Shielding and Containment Strategies for Subcritical Assemblies
• Criticality Safety in Fuel Fabrication and Reprocessing Facilities
• Advances in Monte Carlo Simulations for Criticality Safety
• Human Factors and Operational Practices in Criticality Risk Mitigation
• Criticality Safety of Transport Packaging and Spent Fuel Casks
• Role of Neutron Moderation and Reflection in Accident Scenarios
• International Standards and Regulatory Frameworks in Criticality Safety
• Impact of Material Uncertainties on Criticality Safety Margins
• Training, Education, and Certification in Nuclear Criticality Safety
• Criticality Safety in Advanced Reactors and Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)
• Evaluation of Burnup Credit in Criticality Safety Assessments
• Dynamic Reactivity Effects in Emergency Scenarios
• Nuclear Data Libraries and Their Impact on Criticality Calculations
• Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing in Global Criticality Safety Practices

Call for papers

Abstracts are due by 19 November 2026. Submission details are on the official website.