In 2026, the world will face a defining moment for nuclear governance. The Review Conferences of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), together with the expiration of the New START Treaty, create a rare convergence of milestones that will shape the future of global security.
Against this backdrop, the Open Nuclear Network, a PAX sapiens Programme, and the Vienna School of International Studies are convening a high-level dialogue to explore a crucial question: what can we still agree on? Bringing together senior policymakers, diplomats and experts, the discussion will focus on shared principles, emerging opportunities, and practical steps to strengthen global nuclear governance and sustain dialogue across divides.
When: 4 December, 17:00 CET
Where: Vienna School of International Studies, Favoritenstraße 15A, Vienna, Festsaal
Mode: in-person & livestream
Register for in-person attendance: https://forms.office.com/r/C4JNMLx9q8
Livestream link (if you can't attend in person): https://www.youtube.com/live/upYj5L3-Nok?si=iDtp-Tc86TN-h9Gi
Panel speakers include:
- Kent Härstedt, Senior Adviser, CMI – Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation; Chair, ONN Advisory Council
- Tarja Cronberg, Distinguished Associate Fellow, SIPRI
- Marcelo Câmara, Director, Department of Strategic, Defense and Disarmament Affairs, Brazil
- Sarah Laderman, Senior Analyst, Open Nuclear Network, PAX sapiens Programme
Opening remarks by:
- George-Wilhelm Gallhofer, Director for Disarmament, Non-Proliferation and Export Controls, Austria
- Martin Eichtinger, Director, Vienna School of International Studies
- Andreas Persbo, Director, Open Nuclear Network, PAX sapiens Programme
- Christine Muttonen, Vice-President of AIES, Co-President of PNND Parliamentarians for Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament; Member, ONN Advisory Council
Moderator: Kseniia Pirnavskaia, Engagement and Network Coordinator, ONN
