More than 70 delegates from across industries from almost 30 countries came together to discuss lessons learnt and good practices for business continuity, resilience and other safety aspects during periods of prolonged disruption at a workshop on 7-8 April 2025 in Brussels, Belgium.
The COVID-19 pandemic was a global crisis of exceptional impact and duration that tested the ability of organisations and people. By looking at the experiences of different organisations, sectors and stakeholders during this long-term crisis with rapidly changing conditions, event participants were able to identify findings that help to overcome such difficulties. This is especially important in an ever-changing world where consideration is needed of other potential expected, emergent or unexpected crises, such as armed conflict, climate change or another pandemic.
Organised in co-operation with the French Authority for Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection (ASNR) and the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC), the workshop addressed three main topics:
- Risk governance of prolonged disruptions and business continuity;
- Adaptation and prospects for the future to ensure the ability to sustain performance in the face of prolonged disruptions; and
- Learning while managing prolonged disruptions.
Pia Oedewald, Principal Advisor at STUK (Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority in Finland).
The speakers included professionals, researchers and other experts from the nuclear sector, the aviation industry, academia and other fields.
An NEA report is currently being drafted to summarise the workshop findings.
Learn more about the event here.
