The plenary panel will focus on government and industry world leaders speaking on the pressing issues facing radioactive waste management in 2014 and beyond. Two papers are also prepared for this panel.

Panelists include: Christopher Eckerberg, President, SKB (Sweden); Tiina Jalonen, Director, Posiva Oy (Finland); John Lehew, Senior Vice President, CH2M HILL Nuclear Business Group; and David Huizenga, Senior Advisor for Environmental Management, US DOE.