CTBT: Science and Technology Conference SnT 2025

Welcome to SnT 2025!

The Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) relies on innovation to enhance the capabilities of the Treaty’s verification regime as well as to help move the Treaty closer to universalization and entry into force. As the eighth event in the CTBT: Science and Technology Conference series, SnT 2025 will bring together well over 1000 scientists, technologists, academics, students, and representatives of the CTBTO’s policy making organs. In addition, representatives from the fields of research and development, science diplomacy, science advisory, media and advocacy are invited to attend the conference.

SnT2025 is scheduled to take place at the Hofburg Palace in Vienna, Austria and online, to create a worldwide inclusive conference and reach out to support globally.

SnT 2025 Scientific Objectives

To identify methods and technologies that have the potential to improve nuclear-test-ban monitoring and on-site inspections, including emerging and game-changing approaches.

To highlight how scientific developments and cooperation can support national needs, frame policy objectives in support of the CTBT and promote its universalization.

To connect, inspire and integrate diverse communities involved in nuclear-test-ban monitoring and on-site inspection and to enhance diversity across gender, geography and generations, and to include early career professionals and youth.

To impact global society by promoting civil and scientific applications, capacity building and training, mentoring and skills development related to nuclear-test-ban monitoring and evolving verification techniques.