This panel focused on young professionals and covered views on radioactive waste management from young persons' perspectives from all around the world. An informal panel enabled the future leaders of our industry to share ideas and experiences, and of course, develop contacts within their peer group on a truly international level. By selecting this format, it was hoped that the topic would be an interactive, stimulating valuable discussion among the participants and the audience. The panel was be led by young professionals who actively encouraged participation from all those who attended including a discussion of mentoring. The aim was to encourage fresh thinking and provide an opportunity for an open and frank discussion on issues.