nuclear waste: the challenge of underground storage and disposal

6
2nd Bi-Annual Present: Nuclear Waste The Challenge of Underground Storage and Disposal Monday 9 and Tuesday 10 November 2009, London, UK KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: Alun Ellis, Repository Director, NDA, UNITED KINGDOM Pierre Forbes, Director of Underground Research Laboratory, ANDRA, FRANCE Juhani Vira, Research Director, POSIVA, FINLAND Johan Swahn, Director, MKG, SWEDEN Simon Webster, Head of Unit, EUROPEAN COMMISSION, BELGIUM Ann McCall, Vice President, SKB IC, SWEDEN Andrew Orrell, Director of Nuclear Energy, SANDIA NATIONAL LABORATORIES, UNITED STATES Richard Shaw, Project Leader, BRITISH GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, UNITED KINGDOM Jirí Slovák, Head of the Department of Geological Repository Development, RAWRA, CZECH REPUBLIC Kazumi Kitayama, Senior Technical Advisor, NUMO JAPAN AGENDA TOPICS AND CRITICAL ISSUES INCLUDE: Identifying host communities that are willing to engage in site selection Discovering solutions for licensing a high-level nuclear waste repository in Finland Outlinin g the European Commissions Euratom Framework Programme Analys ing the status of the Swedish system for final disposal of high-level waste Evaluating the current management approach to waste across Europe and internationally Understanding methods to build world class repositories Lessons learnt from Yucca 8 COUNTRY CASE STUDIES The only international conference dedicated solely to deep disposal of nuclear waste Register now: Online: www.arena-international.com/power/nuclearwaste Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0) 20 7753 4268 Fax: +44 (0) 20 7915 9773 Gold Sponsor: Co-Sponsor: Supporting Publication:

Upload: arena-international

Post on 13-Jan-2015

1.761 views

Category:

Technology


0 download

DESCRIPTION

All countries with high level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel plan to eventually dispose of the materials deep underground in a geologic disposal facility. However, there are many challenges and issues that need to be overcome, such as choosing the right storage site and creating community awareness, as well as managing the design options. In addition the geological issues are different in different parts of Europe, and there are still questions about the long term safety of underground geological disposal. Join us for this groundbreaking conference taking place in London on Monday 9 and Tuesday 10 November 2009 in London, UK, to find answers to these and other critical issues such as harmonising the approach to waste across Europe and internationally, managing the long term safety of the disposal and future challenges of accommodating for new build. With country case studies and presentations from industry figureheads involved in deep disposal of high level nuclear waste, can you afford to miss out?

TRANSCRIPT

Page 1: Nuclear Waste: The Challenge of Underground Storage and Disposal

2nd Bi-Annual

Present:

Nuclear WasteThe Challenge of Underground Storage and Disposal

Monday 9 and Tuesday 10 November 2009, london, UK

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:Alun Ellis, Repository Director, NDA, UNITED KINGDOM

Pierre Forbes, Director of Underground Research Laboratory, ANDRA, FRANCE

Juhani Vira, Research Director, POSIVA, FINlAND

Johan Swahn, Director, MKG, SWEDEN

Simon Webster, Head of Unit, EUROPEAN COMMISSION, BElGIUM

Ann McCall, Vice President, SKB IC, SWEDEN

Andrew Orrell, Director of Nuclear Energy, SANDIA NATIONAl lABORATORIES, UNITED STATES

Richard Shaw, Project Leader, BRITISH GEOlOGICAl SURVEY, UNITED KINGDOM

Jirí Slovák, Head of the Department of Geological Repository Development, RAWRA, CZECH REPUBlIC

Kazumi Kitayama, Senior Technical Advisor, NUMO JAPAN

AGENDA TOPICS AND CRITICAl ISSUES INClUDE:

Identifying • host communities that are willing to engage in site selectionDiscovering • solutions for licensing a high-level nuclear waste repository in FinlandOutlinin• g the European Commissions Euratom Framework ProgrammeAnalys• ing the status of the Swedish system for fi nal disposal of high-level wasteEvaluating • the current management approach to waste across Europe and internationally Understanding • methods to build world class repositoriesLessons • learnt from Yucca

8 COUNTRY CASE STUDIESThe only international conference dedicated solely to deep disposal of nuclear waste

Register now: Online: www.arena-international.com/power/nuclearwaste Email: [email protected]: +44 (0) 20 7753 4268 Fax: +44 (0) 20 7915 9773

Gold Sponsor: Co-Sponsor: Supporting Publication:

Page 2: Nuclear Waste: The Challenge of Underground Storage and Disposal

Programme Day One Monday 9 November 2009

10:30 Morning refreshments

11:00 Assuring the long-term safety of disposal: regulatory expectations

A major issue for deep disposal is managing long-term safety issues. The safety of a geological repository depends on the barriers that provide the containment functions. This presentation will provide an update on new developments regarding long-term safety from the perspective of the regulator What matters to an environmental regulator ●

The Environment Agency's recent (2009) regulatory guidance ●

on geological disposal and near-surface disposal: Objective, Principles and Requirements An Environmental Safety Case: the "golden thread" that must ●

run through a developer's programme The vital importance of stakeholder engagement ●

Key international initiatives: co-operation through OECD-NEA's ●

Radioactive Waste Management Committee; European pilot study on the regulatory review of the Safety CaseClive Williams, Policy Development Manager for Radioactive Substances Radiation, ENVIRONMENT AGENCY, UNITED KINGDOM

BUIlDING A WORlD ClASS REPOSITORY11:30 Managing the design options for a deep geological repository

to prepare for the future Repositories will be built and therefore need to be designed.

Once a site has been chosen, steps are taken to design the repositories; however this is a complicated process due to dissimilar rock formations which require site specific design. This presentation is essential to prepare for the future of high level nuclear wasteBasic principles of geological disposal facility (GDF) ●

performance and designUK site identification procedure and waste inventory impacts ●

on GDF conceptsGeneric high level waste (HLW) and spent fuel repository ●

concepts appropriate to the UK Implications of potential co-location with disposal of long lived ●

low and intermediate level wastes (LILW-LL)Some key issues in progressive design optimisation and ●

programme developmentNeil Chapman, Chairman, ITC SCHOOl, SWITZERlAND

12:00 Lunch

13:20 Design options for a repository operation: methods and results of R&D on remote operation technology

Under the condition of having no specific candidate site for a deep underground repository, a wide variety of technical options are required to assure the feasibility of the repository concepts in Japan. Through reviewing the R&D methods and results of the remote operation technology, design basis, design option and handling of accumulated information should be discussedA brief history of the R&D program for remote operation ●

technologyIntroduction of the R&D methods and their results ●

Quality and long-term performance of manufactured/ ●

constructed EBSDesign confirmation and demonstration for the options ●

A brief discussion of design option and information ●

managementHidekazu Asano, Project Manager, RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT FUNDING AND RESEARCH CENTRE, JAPAN

08:30 Registration

08:50 Opening remarks from the Chair OVERCOMING THE SOCIAl ISSUES09:00 Keynote opening presentation

UNITED KINGDOM CASE STUDY: Finding host communities that are willing to engage in site selection The UK nuclear scene has moved forward dramatically in recent years and it is generally accepted that deep geological disposal is the optimum long-term safe method for disposal of higher activity nuclear waste. Before this happens a site for disposal needs to be chosen which requires engagement with communities and obtaining their supportThe 2008 Managing Radioactive Waste Safely White Paper ●

Finding communities willing to engage in the site selection ●

process and increasing the transparency surrounding the subject of nuclear wasteHighlighting the importance of stakeholder engagement ●

Supporting communities to help them understand the scientific ●

basis for deep geological nuclear disposalSuccessfully conquering the suspicion towards the nuclear ●

industry by discussing both the technical aspects of the safe implementation of a geological disposal facility and the wider social, economic and environment issues involvedVery latest developments in Cumbria: the progress of site ●

selection to dateKeeping the impetus going: taking advantage of the current ●

window of opportunityLearning from our European counterparts: Sweden has two ●

municipalities volunteering for a repository site, have they done anything differently?Alun Ellis, Repository Director, NDA, UNITED KINGDOM

09:30 International co-operation: Ensuring that all countries have access to state-of-the-art geological repositoriesDespite the different rock formations, development levels, economic status and social circumstances in countries worldwide, it is vitally important that countries with hazardous radioactive wastes learn from each other, collaborate and share resources in order to ensure global safety and securityThe nuclear revival in Europe and globally: co-operation ●

between countries is essentialFocusing on a common objective using a range of avenues to ●

learn from each otherSharing knowledge and opinions on safety and waste ●

management to ensure protection of the public, workforce and environmentUnderstanding differing regulatory practices across Europe ●

Past and present vehicles for co-operation on waste disposal ●

Outlining the possibility of one European repository; progress ●

of the European pilot study to dateCharles McCombie, Executive Director, ARIUS FOUNDATION, SWITZERlAND

10:00 Panel discussion Standardising the management approach to waste across

Europe and internationally Alun Ellis, Repository Director, NDA, UNITED KINGDOMAnn McCall, Vice President, SKB, SWEDENCharles McCombie, Executive Director, ARIUS FOUNDATION, SWITZERlANDPierre Forbes, Director of Underground Research laboratory, ANDRA, FRANCESimon Webster, Head of Unit, EUROPEAN COMMISSION, BElGIUM

Page 3: Nuclear Waste: The Challenge of Underground Storage and Disposal

Programme Day Two Tuesday 10 November 2009

08:30 Registration

08:50 Opening remarks from the Chair lEARNING FROM THE PAST09:00 US CASE STUDY: lessons learnt from Yucca Mountain since the

1987 Nuclear Waste Policy ActYucca Mountain has been the proposed deep geologic repository site for the disposal of spent nuclear fuel and HLW. Over the following two decades and with considerable investment, the Yucca Mountain project experienced numerous social, political, technical, managerial and regulatory events which have shaped recent decisions by the new administration to consider alternative directions. This candid presentation will review many of those events and provide potential lessons for other repository programmesA brief history of the Yucca Mountain Project ●

Significant social, political, technical, managerial, and ●

regulatory events and effects Lessons learnt to achieve a faster, cheaper and better ●

repository programmeComparisons with WIPP success: site selection is only the ●

beginningThe future landscape of the US repository programme: possible ●

alternatives for nuclear waste managementIf we could do it all over: stakeholder acceptance may not be ●

enoughReal challenges for the next generation of repository ●

programmesAndrew Orrell, Director of Nuclear Energy, SANDIA NATIONAl lABORATORIES, UNITED STATES

09:30 Yucca Mountain: US repository program status update and expectationsThe US Policy for the disposal of spent nuclear fuel and HLW were established by law in 1982 with The Nuclear Waste Policy Act. Although subsequent laws have upheld and advanced Yucca Mountain as the repository site, the current Administration plans to form a Blue Ribbon Commission to re-examine US Nuclear Waste PolicyHistory of US waste management policy ●

Current status of the Yucca Mountain Project ●

Current Status of Yucca Mountain licence application review ●

Status of the Blue Ribbon Commission ●

Path forward and what is required to change course ●

Expectations: a look ahead ●

Eric Knox, Operations Manager, URS WASHINGTON DIVISION, UNITED STATES

10:00 Morning refreshments

NEW INNOVATIONS AND THE VAlUE OF RESEARCH10:30 FRANCE CASE STUDY: New developments from ANDRA’s

Underground Research laboratoryThe French Senate has approved a nuclear waste bill aimed at getting the construction of a deep geologic repository in full swing by 2015 and beginning repository operations in 2025. This presentation will inform delegates of progress to date with ANDRA and clarify current developments in the construction of the repository.The role of the Underground Research Laboratory and ●

underlining its importanceUpdating new developments and progress to date: working ●

towards 2015Demonstrating the feasibility and safety of the disposal ●

solution

PlANNING FOR THE FUTURE13:50 US CASE STUDY: The second opening of WIPP: licensing

the disposal of remote-handled transuranic waste The US Department of Energy’s Waste Isolation Pilot Plant in

Carlsbad, New Mexico began waste emplacement operations in 1999. In 2007 WIPP received licence authority to begin disposal of higher activity, remote-handled transuranic waste with surface dose rates of 2 to 100 mSv/h. The licensing of remote-handled waste at WIPP offers some valuable lessons for other repository developers related to how confidence in safety can be built throughout the licensing process.Waste form and source term challenges ●

Transportation risks and environmental justice ●

Operational safety case development ●

Roles played by independent peer reviewers ●

Host community involvement and integration into ●

decision-makingNegotiation of licence conditions with regulators and ●

stakeholdersSean White, Senior Project Manager, URS WASHINGTON DIVISION, UNTED STATES

14:20 Afternoon refreshments

14:50 Keynote presentation SWEDEN CASE STUDY: Successfully choosing a site and

the next steps to be taken. Sweden is currently at the forefront of deep geological disposal: in June a major milestone was achieved when the Forsmark site in Östhammer was selected for the construction of the final disposal facility in June 2009. The next step is to submit a licence application in 2010. Currently SKB plans to start construction of the repository in 2015 and operation of the new facilities is intended to begin by 2023.Achieving success to develop relationships with key ●

stakeholders and communities for the benefit of nuclear power in SwedenClarifying the reasons why the site was chosen and the ●

benefits of choosing this locationThe Added Value approach and the implications for the ●

municipalities not chosenOvercoming the challenges of preparing for a licence ●

applicationAnn McCall, Vice President, SKB IC, SWEDEN

15:20 Critical analysis of the status of the Swedish system for final disposal of HlW

The KBS-3 concept, developed by SKB is the solution based on the multiple barriers principle. Radioactive substances are contained within several protective barriers so that no deficiency in one barrier and no predictable geological or other change will endanger the isolationBrief description of the Swedish KBS system for final ●

disposal of spent nuclear fuelEnvironmental factors important for the siting of a mined ●

repository using man made barriers of copper and clayChallenges for long-term safety when using man made ●

barriers of copper and clayAnalysis of the possibility to ascertain the long-term safety ●

of the KBS methodA brief discussion of alternative methods for final disposal ●

of high-level nuclear wasteJohan Swahn, Director, MKG, SWEDEN

15:50 Closing remarks from the Chair and close of day one

Day One

Page 4: Nuclear Waste: The Challenge of Underground Storage and Disposal

Programme Day Two Tuesday 10 November 2009

Practical demonstration of technical elements ●

Predicting the performance of complex natural and engineered ●

systems for extended time periodsLooking into the future to ensure long-term safety of the disposal ●

Highlighting the plans for 2010 ●

Pierre Forbes, Director of Underground Research laboratory, ANDRA, FRANCE

11:00 Overview of the Euratom Framework Programme: Priorities and current statusOne of the European Commissions priority areas is geological disposal. This presentation will concentrate on the Euratom programme, the objectives of the research, including strategies and policies, and how it links with the national programmes and other EU policy areas such as energy.Analysing the support provided to Member States' programmes ●

in the area of research in geological disposal: highlights, achievements, the EU dimension and EU added valueBrief overview of recent and current major projects supported ●

by EuratomOverview of Euratom's support to research/studies in the ●

field of governance, the decision making process and public acceptance regarding radioactive waste management issuesThe future for European collaborative R&D in geological ●

disposal, in particular the development of so called "Technology Platforms"Links with other R&D priority areas and with EU policy, in ●

particular those related to energy in generalLatest EU policy and legislative initiatives affecting geological ●

disposal, in particular the area of nuclear safetySimon Webster, Head of Unit, EUROPEAN COMMISSION, BElGIUM

11:30 FINlAND CASE STUDY: Challenges for licensing a high-level nuclear waste repository in FinlandAn underground rock characterisation facility, ONKALA, is being constructed in the bedrock at Olkiluoto, which has been chosen as the site of a spent fuel repository in Finland. The plan is that ONKALA should later become a part of the actual repository. However, the construction of the repository can only begin once the Government has granted a separate construction government licence for the implementer. For the operation of the facility, another licence is required before nuclear waste can be taken to the repository. Balancing the options, constraints and requirements in the ●

design of a repositoryManaging the licensing process ●

Setting the priorities right for the pre-licensing research and ●

technical development (RTD) programme Managing the resources for smooth progress ●

Juhani Vira, Research Director, POSIVA, FINlAND

12:00 Lunch

COPING WITH DIFFERENT GEOlOGICAl SITUATIONS13:20 Geological settings for the disposal of radioactive waste: What

does the UK offer?The UK has a long geological history and as a result is varied geologically. This means that there are several different geological situations in the UK that would provide suitable environments for radioactive waste disposal.What does geology need to do? ●

Key geological factors that make rocks suitable for hosting a ●

deep geological disposal facilityFavourable geological situations in the UK context ●

Unsuitable geological situations ●

Examples of available deep geological data ●

Richard Shaw, Project leader, BRITISH GEOlOGICAl SURVEY, UNITED KINGDOM

13:50 CZECH REPUBlIC CASE STUDY: Main research and engineering works aimed at the geological repository development: Czech approach and experienceRAWRA’s mission is to ensure the safe disposal of existing and future radioactive waste in the Czech Republic. According to the Atomic Law RAWRA is responsible for the co-ordination of the R&D in this area. This support is provided in two main directions: gaining data for the development of a geological repository and as a generic research solving the management of HLW and SNF in a broader sense.Possible approach to the support of the research activities ●

in limited conditions of the state organisationOverview of previous and current projects supported by ●

RAWRA: near field, far field and designHow to harmonise results from R&D with site selection needs? ●

How to organise data and information acquired for decision ●

making process?Geological background, conflict of interest and siting ●

Jitka Miksova, Technical Development Project Manager, RAWRA, CZECH REPUBlIC

14:20 Afternoon refreshments

14:50 JAPAN CASE STUDY: Managing long-term implementation of HlW disposal in JapanImplementation of a deep geological repository will run over a period of about a century, from first planning until closure. Over such a long period, project boundary conditions will change significantly, requiring a fine balance between the needs to provide focus and to keep flexible. Establishment of clear project goals and responsibilities ●

for all involved organisationsDevelopment of a stepwise implementation plan, with ●

efforts being made to involve all key stakeholdersImplementation of the “NUMO structured approach”, ●

which provides a mechanism for continual iteration of the site characterisation, repository design and safety assessment plans to maintain optimisation as project constraints evolveUse of a formal requirements management system to ●

ensure that changing boundary conditions are assessed, and documented, in a comprehensive mannerMaintaining a culture of openness, accepting that ●

such a project will need trade offs between conflicting requirements and, in many cases, stakeholder groupsKazumi Kitayami, Senior Technical Adviser, NUMO, JAPAN

15:20 GERMAN CASE STUDY: Challenges in site selection for a HlW repositoryHLW disposal: a national problem that requires a local ●

solutionSignificant political, technical and societal boundary ●

conditionsApproach to site selection for a HLW repository ●

Safety requirements on HLW disposal in geological ●

formationsInvestigations into conceptual and safety-related issues ●

Development of safety-related tools for comparing potential ●

repository sitesParticipation and engagement of the public and of ●

stakeholdersDr. Peter Brennecke, BFS, GERMANY

15:50 Closing remarks from the Chair and close of day two

Day Two

Page 5: Nuclear Waste: The Challenge of Underground Storage and Disposal

Media Partners:Rig Market provides Energy News, Energy Events, Equipments and Offshore Drilling Rigs database. In

addition, you can browse a directory of Energy companies worldwide. At Rig Market, you can see real-time Energy & Metal prices.The services available include: Daily Online Newsletter, Weekly Newsletter, Offshore Rigs Locator and a platform for many types of Advertisements. You can add you company name and URL, your Event, Equipment and Post your company news. www.rigmarket.com

The Global Energy Club (GEC) is an online portal for energy professionals and people who are interested in energy business. It serves as a global meeting place where industry insiders can find business contacts,

news and information on energy jobs and events.The GEC includes a community section, in which members can network with other interesting energy industry professionals and share their ideas in discussion groups. Besides that, members and website visitors will find a job exchange, an event calendar and much information about the energy industry on the GEC website. www.globalenergyclub.com

Europe's Energy Portal was founded in 2006 and has grown into a real online beacon, a trusted environment where

Europeans go for their energy-related news, key statistics and energy prices. It is also the platform that educates people on energy efficiency and the importance of being green. www.energy.eu

www.yournuclearnews.com is designed to provide CEOs, MDs, Business Development Managers, Engineers and Technical Buyers with up-to-date industry and project information. Over 300 companies within the industry send press direct including the likes of Areva, EDF, AECL,

Westinghouse, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and GE Hitachi. There are a number of Special Media Packages available on the web-site where you can promote your company to all the key players in the industry and further increase your companies brand awareness.

Supporting publication:First published in 1969, Tunnels & Tunnelling International continues to hold to the highest reputation of any magazine in the field of tunnelling…providing readers with a monthly

publication of what’s in the planning stage, what’s ready to bid and what’s in construction; keeping tunnelling professionals informed and ahead. www.tunnelsonline.info

Sponsor:

Co-Sponsor:

Energy

BUSINESSReview

URS Corporation is a leading provider of engineering, construction and technical services around the world. Headquartered in San Francisco, the company operates in 34

countries with approximately 47,000 employees providing services to federal, state and local governmental agencies as well as private clients in the Energy, Industrial and Infrastructure sectors. (urscorp.com). The Washington Division of URS Corp has particular expertise in environmental management and operation of nuclear facilities on behalf of the United States government and is the market leader in nuclear waste management, disposal and clean-up. It has the best overall safety record in the US nuclear industry and since 1999 has brought this track record and capability to nuclear waste programmes in the UK. Washington Division leads the two consortia: UK Nuclear Waste Management Ltd, and Nuclear Management Partners Ltd which were successful in winning the management and operations contracts with the UK Nuclear Decommissioning Authority for the Low Level Waste Repository and Sellafield Sites respectively.

Page 6: Nuclear Waste: The Challenge of Underground Storage and Disposal

Booking Form Venue DetailsThe two day conference will take place on Monday 9 and Tuesday 10 November 2009. The venue for both days will be located in London, UK. For further information contact our Operations department on +44 (o) 20 7753 4201.

Are you registered?You will always receive an acknowledgement of your booking. If you do not receive anything, please call us on +44 (0) 20 7753 4268 to make sure we have received your booking.

■ I enclose a cheque drawn on a UK bank (please make cheque payable to SPG Media Limited and write reference DEEP1109 on the reverse)

■ I will transfer payment to your Lloyds TSB account City Branch, London, UK: 01492549, sort code 30-00-02 (using reference DEEP1109)

■ I would like to pay with my credit card ■ Visa ■ Mastercard ■ AMEX ■ Maestro ■ Solo

Card Number: Expiry Date: Issue Date: CSV*:

Cardholder's Name:

Cardholder's Address:

*The CSV number is the last 3 digit number on the reverse of the card

■ Yes, I have read and understood the terms and cancellations conditions and am happy to proceed with my registration

Signature Date

Discount code if applicable _________________________________Discounts are at the discretion of Arena International and are not cumulative

Four Easy Ways To Book: ■ Register online at www.arena-international.com/power/nuclearwaste ■ Email us at [email protected] ■ Tel +44 (0) 20 7753 4268 ■ Fax +44 (0) 20 7915 9773

2nd Bi-Annual Nuclear Waste Conference, Monday 9 andTuesday 10 November 2009, London, UK

Prices & Payment Information (please tick option)

Total

Yes, I would like to register for the event: Before18.8.2009

Before15.9.2009

Before13.10.2009

After13.10.2009

I would like the VIP Attendee Package to include the 2 day conference and the interactive CD ROM (saving £50). Nuclear Waste Organisations, Government and Regulatory bodies, Utilities and Academics

£1548 (VAT where applicable)

£1648 (VAT where applicable)

£1748 (VAT where applicable)

£1898 (VAT where applicable

I would like the VIP Attendee Package to include the 2 day conference and the interactive CD ROM All other attendees.

£2048 (+VAT where applicable)

£2148 (+VAT where applicable)

£2248 (+VAT where applicable)

£2398 (+VAT where applicable)

I would like to attend the two day conference only Nuclear Waste Organisations Government and Regulatory bodies, Utilities and Academics

£1099 + VAT@15% = £1263.85

£1199 + VAT@15% = £1378.85

£1299 + VAT@15% = £1551.35

£1449 + VAT@15% = £1838.85

I would like to attend the two day conference only all other attendees

£1599 + VAT@15% = £1838.85

£1699 + VAT@15% = £1953.85

£1799 + VAT@15% = £2126.35

£1949+ VAT@15% = £2413.85

I cannot attend the conference but would like to receive the interactive CD ROM

£499 (VAT where applicable)

£499 (VAT where applicable)

£499 (VAT where applicable)

£699 (VAT where applicable)

Delegate Details please photocopy form for multiple bookings

Mr/Mrs/Ms/Dr: First Name: Surname:

Email: Tel: Job Title:

Fax: Department:

Company Details

Company: Address:

Town: Postcode: Country:

VAT Number: Nature of Business:

Payment Details

Purchase Order No.

Arena International Conference Delegate terms and conditions1 Scope of Agreement: These are the conditions of the contract between you, the Client (“You” and “your”) and Arena International Events Group (“Arena International Events Group”, “we”, “us” and “our”) governing your use of our services, including the conference registration as set out in your booking form. This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between Arena International Events Group and you. All prior agreements understandings and negotiations and representations (save for fraudulent misrepresentation) whether oral or in writing are cancelled in their entirety. The terms of any other electronic communications will not form part of this agreement.2 Our commitment to you: Should the Event be cancelled or the location be changed for reasons or circumstances beyond our control, we reserve the right to reschedule the Event, including changing the location, upon written notice to you. Should the event fail to be rescheduled for any reason your refund shall not exceed the total charge received by us from you.3 Payment Terms: The Total Fees specifi ed on the booking form are subject to an additional service charge of 2.5% (“Service Charge”) applied to cover administration costs, and are exclusive of VAT and any other applicable sales tax which shall be payable in addition.• Following completion and return of the booking form, full payment including Service Charge is required within fi ve days from the invoice date or prior to the event if this is sooner. All registrants must provide a credit card number as a guarantee at the time of booking. We reserve the right to charge your card in full if payment is not received in accordance with these payment terms. We reserve the right to refuse admission if full payment is not received in accordance with these terms.4 Cancellations: In the event of cancellation, 100% of the event fee is payable and non-refundable. All cancellation requests must be submitted to us in writing. If we agree to your cancellation then all cancellation fees are payable immediately after the acceptance of your cancellation in writing by us.

5 General: You, your executive/s or your agents may not transfer or assign any of the rights or obligations of this Agreement (in whole or part) without our prior consent. Any attempt to resell, assign or transfer rights without our consent will entitle us to cancel the contract without liability to you.• This agreement is governed by and will be construed in accordance with English law and each party irrevocably agrees that the courts of England will have the non-exclusive jurisdiction to deal with any disputes arising out of or in connection with this agreement.• Grant of Licence: If your booking includes the CD-ROM, you warrant that you will only use the CD-ROM for your business purposes and shall not, without our prior written consent, make available, copy, reproduce, transmit, disseminate, sell, licence, distribute, publish, broadcast or otherwise circulate the CD-ROM (or any part of it) to any other person other than in accordance with these terms and conditions.• Arena International Events Group is subject to the UK Data Protection Act 1998 and is registered in the UK with the Information Commissioner to process your personal information. Our primary goal in collecting personal information from you is to give you an enjoyable customised experience whilst allowing us to provide services and features that most likely meet your needs. We collect certain personal information from you, which you give to us when using our Sites and/or registering or subscribing for our products and services. We also collect certain personal data from other group companies to whom you have given information through their websites. If you do not want us to continue using this information please notify us at [email protected]. Any personal information supplied to SPG Media Ltd as part of this registration process and/or any other interaction with SPG Media Ltd will be collected, stored and used by SPG Media Ltd its subsidiaries, related companies or affi liates in accordance with the SPG Media Ltd Privacy Policy. Please email [email protected] for a copy of the SPG Media Ltd Privacy Policy.• The working language of the Event is English. Executives requiring an interpretation service must make their own arrangements at their own expense.

Arena International Events Group, a trading division of SPG Media Ltd. Registered Offi ce: 55 North Wharf Road, London, W2 1LA, UK. Registered in England No. 01155599. www.arena-international.com