Sweden is one of the first countries in the world to develop a method and select a site for final disposal of spent nuclear fuel. The Swedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Co (SKB) is now hosting an international conference, and has invited those who are responsible for the world’s nuclear waste management programs to discuss challenges and exchange experiences. Hans Blix will be the opening speaker at the conference and representatives from the USA, England, France and China will be among the participants.
When: Tuesday, 5 May 2009, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Näringslivets hus, Storgatan 19, Stockholm
The media is invited to participate in all or parts of the conference. There will be opportunities to interview the international participants. Accreditation is mandatory and can be obtained via press@skb.se.
Enclosed to this press invitation you will find the program for the conference.
For more information:
Jimmy Larsson-Hagberg, Press Relations Manager, SKB,
+46(0)8-459 84 83, +46(0)70-269 91 15, jimmy.larsson-hagberg@skb.se
Jessica Alsenlid Otterstål, Press Officer, SKB,
+46(0)8-459 85 27, +46(0)70-242 07 27, jessica.alsenlid.otterstal@skb.se
For the Swedish version of this press invitation, please visit http://www.skb.se/Templates/Standard____25129.aspx
Swedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Co,
Box 250, SE-101 24 Stockholm,
www.skb.se
Phone +46(0)8 459 84 00, Fax +46(0)8 579 386 10