
Latest News
The 3rd Annual Workshop on International Safeguards & Security by Design
September 3-5, 2025 – Argonne National Laboratory, Chicago
Brought to you by the U.S. Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration, this invaluable workshop is for developers of advanced and small modular reactors and associated fuel cycle facilities who plan to export globally. Among its critical topics you’ll learn:
- Fundamentals of international nuclear safeguards and security.
- Safeguards, security, and safety (3S) interfaces.
- International safeguards requirements, activities and tools.
- Nuclear security design and analysis tools to include cybersecurity fundamentals and frameworks.
- Target set and vital area identification methods for A/SMRs to inform physical protection design.
The 3-day course is free; participants are responsible for travel and lodging. For additional information, for addition information scan the QR code below or email Dr. Claudio Gariazzo at [email protected].
Register by August 1st using the QR code here or the following link.

Questions? Email [email protected].
Please note that DOE/NNSA will cover all course fees and local transportation between facilities; participants are responsible for their own travel and lodging.