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Game Changers Technology Talk webinars provide an opportunity for colleagues across the NDA and wider nuclear industry to learn more about technical innovation, explore new research and technology developments, and understand how the Game Changers programme helps address challenges that can’t be met with off-the-shelf solutions.The next Game Changers Lunchtime Technology Talks session will take place on Thursday 15th October 2026 at 12pm (GMT+1).October's session features the following talks:<h2>Autonomous Transport of Nuclear Materials</h2>Speaker: Lionel Nierop (Digital Concepts Engineering (DCE))This Game Changers Tech Talk features UK SME Digital Concepts Engineering (DCE), exploring its Autonomous Transport of Nuclear Materials (AToM) project for Sellafield Ltd and the development of autonomous vehicle technology through the Game Changers innovation programme.The session examines the challenge of increasing nuclear waste package transfers as new storage facilities are commissioned, and how autonomous technology could help automate these movements while maintaining the safety and security required in nuclear environments. DCE outlines its three-part solution, combining Marionette™ for vehicle teleoperation and autonomy, Warden™ for capabilities including GPS waypoint following and collision avoidance, and Consilium for mapping and user interface control.DCE discusses the development journey through Game Changers, including demonstrations of route planning and manoeuvring, and how autonomous ground vehicle technology could support future operations across the nuclear sector.<h2>ThreadSafe: Connecting Nuclear Information with AI &amp; Ontologies</h2>Speaker: Darren Rourke (Amentum)Amentum’s talk features its ThreadSafe technology, an AI-enabled information management tool developed through the Game Changers challenge Improvement of information management in Nuclear Safety Cases.The session explores the challenge of managing the extensive and interconnected documentation underpinning Nuclear Safety Cases, and how ThreadSafe uses graph-based ontologies to identify and map relationships between engineering requirements, safety arguments, operational instructions and associated documents.Amentum discusses how the technology was developed through its initial feasibility study, including the delivery of a Minimum Viable Product and early demonstrations of automated relationship mapping and insights. The talk also looks at the technology’s secure, on-premise approach and how it is designed to work alongside existing systems and legacy information. If you would like more information about the technology being presented, please contact <a href="mailto:apply@gamechangers.technology" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">apply@gamechangers.technology</a>.

The session features Digital Concepts Engineering discussing its Autonomous Transport of Nuclear Materials project, and Amentum presenting the latest developments of its ThreadSafe technology for Nuclear Safety Cases.

Game Changers Lunchtime Technology Talks October 2026

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Game Changers Technology Talk webinars are aimed at anyone who is interested in technical innovation in the nuclear industry, learning about cutting-edge research developments and understanding how the Game Changers programme helps solve challenges that can’t be met with off-the-shelf solutions.June's session features the following talk:<h2>StellarX – Powered by OVA</h2>Speakers: Tim Purdy (Director of Project Management, OVA Inc) and Emma Lutman (Project Manager, SNM Innovation Team, Sellafield Ltd)This Tech Talk explores the development of StellarX, OVA’s AI-powered VR/MR training platform, and its potential to transform training for high-hazard operations across the nuclear sector. Developed in collaboration with Sellafield Ltd’s Special Nuclear Materials through the Game Changers programme, the project investigates how immersive simulation could improve operator preparedness, enhance safety, and reduce the challenges associated with traditional training methods.The session provides an overview of the operational and technical drivers behind the project, including the need for realistic, repeatable training environments that allow personnel to practise complex procedures without exposure to operational hazards. Particular focus is given to the platform’s no-code capabilities, which enable training scenarios to be created and modified without specialist programming expertise, supporting greater flexibility and long-term adaptability.Attendees heard about the project’s progression from concept through development to a successful live demonstration at Sellafield’s Engineering Centre of Excellence. The demonstration showcased how immersive virtual environments can replicate complex operational settings, allowing users to experience and interact with realistic training scenarios while stakeholders observed the activity in real time.Tim and Emma also reflected on the wider implications of immersive training technologies for Sellafield and the nuclear industry, including opportunities to scale the platform across additional use cases, sites, and teams.Recording available soon.

June's Tech Talk features Tim Purdy and Emma Lutman discussing StellarX, OVA’s AI-powered VR/MR training platform, and its use in immersive no-code nuclear training, improving safety, realism, and operational preparedness.

Game Changers Lunchtime Technology Talks June 2026

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Game Changers Technology Talk webinars are aimed at anyone who is interested in technical innovation in the nuclear industry, learning about cutting-edge research developments and understanding how the Game Changers programme helps solve challenges that can’t be met with off-the-shelf solutions.April's session features the following talk:<h2>Development and Deployment of Smart Sensor Technologies for Enhanced Monitoring within an SNM Facility</h2>Speaker:&nbsp;Edward MacNeil (Technical Advisor, Sellafield Ltd)This Tech Talk features Edward MacNeil from Sellafield Ltd presenting the development and deployment of next-generation smart sensor technologies designed to enhance monitoring within Special Nuclear Material (SNM) storage environments. Designed by Sensor Driven in response to the Game Changers “<a href="https://www.gamechangers.technology/challenge/Condition_monitoring_and_inspection" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Condition monitoring and inspection</a>” challenge, the technology addresses the increasing demand for more autonomous, data-rich, and responsive monitoring solutions in high-hazard nuclear settings.The session explores the technical and operational challenges associated with designing and integrating sensors capable of reliable performance in highly regulated environments.&nbsp;Particular focus&nbsp;is given to the transition from concept through prototyping to real-world deployment, including an active 18-month trial conducted between 2024 and 2025, where sensors were successfully installed in a live SNM store and transmitted data in situ.Developed by Sensor Driven&nbsp;through close&nbsp;collaboration with Sellafield Ltd&nbsp;and&nbsp;continuous&nbsp;evolution&nbsp;over 7 years, the sensors offer long-life operation and remote monitoring capabilities, reducing the need for manual intervention while improving safeguards assurance, operational efficiency, and facility resilience. The talk highlights how these technologies support long-term monitoring strategies and discusses their potential scalability across the wider NDA estate and other high-hazard industries.Edward MacNeil also reflects on the broader implications of adopting smart sensing technologies, including the benefits of continuous data acquisition, improved decision-making, and the role of&nbsp;open innovation&nbsp;in accelerating deployment within the nuclear sector. Bernard Stark and Lynne Stark from Sensor Driven also join the session to support the discussion and answer audience questions on the technology and its application.<h2>Watch the Recording</h2><iframe class="ql-video" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/1185855189/"></iframe>

April's Tech Talk explores smart sensor technologies developed with Sensor Driven for SNM monitoring, covering design, deployment, live trials, and their impact on safety, efficiency, and long-term facility resilience. Recording available.

Game Changers Lunchtime Technology Talks April 2026

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<h2>9–10 September 2026 |&nbsp;Energus, Workington</h2><h3>Thank you to everyone who joined us&nbsp;</h3>2026 marks a major milestone for the&nbsp;Game Changers innovation programme, designed and delivered by FIS360, with delivery partners UKNNL,&nbsp;on&nbsp;behalf of&nbsp;Sellafield.&nbsp;For a decade, Game Changers has connected complex operational challenges with innovative solutions from across&nbsp;sectors – helping accelerate hazard reduction, reduce&nbsp;costs&nbsp;and deliver safer nuclear decommissioning.&nbsp;To mark this milestone year,&nbsp;Game Changers: A Decade of Nuclear Innovation&nbsp;brought together the people, technologies and ideas that have shaped the programme’s success.&nbsp;The event showcased&nbsp;10 years of proven innovation and measurable impact, while exploring how open innovation will continue to shape the future of&nbsp;the civil nuclear sector in the UK and across&nbsp;the globe.&nbsp;<h2>Proven Innovation.&nbsp;Measurable Impact.&nbsp;</h2>Over the past decade, Game Changers has&nbsp;demonstrated&nbsp;that innovation in nuclear can be both ambitious and accountable.&nbsp;The programme has delivered:&nbsp;<ul><li>£1bn+&nbsp;predicted savings&nbsp;</li><li>More than 1,000 applications from innovators worldwide&nbsp;</li><li>Technologies now&nbsp;embedded in operational environments&nbsp;</li></ul>Behind these results is a powerful collaboration between&nbsp;challenge owners across&nbsp;Sellafield&nbsp;and the wider NDA estate,&nbsp;cross-sector&nbsp;solution providers&nbsp;bringing&nbsp;new ideas&nbsp;and technologies, and&nbsp;innovation specialists managing projects and partnerships to deliver success.&nbsp;Together, they have helped embed open innovation into how complex problems are solved – proving that innovation is not a “nice to have”,&nbsp;but a&nbsp;practical driver of safer,&nbsp;faster&nbsp;and more cost-effective decommissioning.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Event Highlights&nbsp;</h2>The event brought together the technologies, partnerships and people behind a decade of game-changing innovation.Highlights included:<ul><li>Keynote presentations</li><li>A technology exhibition</li><li>Live technology demonstrations</li><li>Talks and interactive workshops</li><li>Networking and opportunities to connect with the Game Changers community</li><li>The Game Changers Awards</li></ul> <h2>Find Out More</h2>Ten years of proven impact provides a powerful foundation for what comes next.For more information about the event and highlights from the day, check out our <a href="https://www.gamechangers.technology/news/Game_Changers_celebrates_a_decade_of_innovation_at_anniversary_event" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">event article and video</a>.

Game Changers: A Decade of Nuclear Innovation (9–10 September 2026, Energus, Workington) will celebrate 10 years of the Game Changers programme, showcasing pioneering technologies, partnerships, and measurable impact in safer, faster, and cost-effective nuclear decommissioning.

Game Changers: A Decade of Nuclear Innovation

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Game Changers Technology Talk webinars are aimed at anyone who is interested in technical innovation in the nuclear industry, learning about cutting-edge research developments and understanding how the Game Changers programme helps solve challenges that can’t be met with off-the-shelf solutions.March's session features the following talk:<h2>Concrete Decontamination – A New Approach</h2>Speakers:&nbsp;George Sewell (Barrnon Ltd) and Gordon Tait (NRS Dounreay)March's Game Changers Tech Talk features Appleby-based engineering company Barrnon Ltd, alongside challenge owners from Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) Dounreay, presenting Scabbler – an innovative, remotely operated technology developed to address the complex <a href="https://www.gamechangers.technology/challenge/Removal_of_contaminated_concrete_from_ponds" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: black;">challenge</a> of safely removing contaminated concrete from nuclear facilities.The session explores the significant technical and operational challenges associated with decommissioning large concrete structures, particularly in highly contaminated environments such as legacy ponds and restricted areas where traditional removal methods have struggled to manage dust, debris, and operator safety. Built on Barrnon’s proprietary Rotocutter technology and adapted for the nuclear industry through the Game Changers innovation programme, Scabbler combines hydraulic power, remote operation, and an integrated vacuum collection system to suppress and capture hazardous material directly at source.Speakers discuss the collaborative development journey, from early feasibility work and proof-of-concept activities through to successful <a href="https://www.gamechangers.technology/news/Scabbler_technology_moves_beyond_Game_Changers_to_huge_success_in_the_nuclear_industry" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: black;">demonstrations and deployment on nuclear sites</a>. The talk demonstrates the device’s design, minimal operator intervention, and capability to remove significant depths of contaminated concrete in a single pass without material escape, helping to reduce downtime, containment requirements, and overall decommissioning costs.Challenge owners from NRS Dounreay outline the operational need, the drivers behind adopting new approaches to contaminated concrete removal, and the wider benefits the technology brings to safety, efficiency, and long-term decommissioning strategy across the nuclear estate.<h2>Watch the Recording</h2><iframe class="ql-video" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/1177066450/"></iframe>

March’s Tech Talk features George Sewell (Barrnon Ltd) and Gordon Tait (NRS Dounreay) discussing Scabbler, a remotely operated system designed to safely remove contaminated concrete from challenging nuclear environments. Recording available.

Game Changers Lunchtime Technology Talks March 2026

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Game Changers Technology Talk webinars are aimed at anyone who is interested in technical innovation in the nuclear industry, learning about cutting-edge research developments and understanding how the Game Changers programme helps solve challenges that can’t be met with off-the-shelf solutions.February's session features the following talk:<h2>Camdroid</h2>Speakers: Matthew Nancekievill (Ice Nine Ltd), Bartosz Dworzanski (Design Driven Solutions Ltd), and David Hargreaves and Deborah Reekie (Sellafield Ltd)February's Game Changers Tech Talk features Ice Nine Ltd and Design Driven Solutions Ltd (DDS), alongside challenge owners from Sellafield Ltd, presenting Camdroid – a pioneering inspection technology developed to address Sellafield’s challenge of inspecting nuclear infrastructure in highly constrained, shielded environments.The talk explores how existing inspection tools, such as borescopes, have struggled to provide reliable, high-quality visual data when deployed through narrow 19 mm access ports, limiting understanding of asset condition and increasing uncertainty in asset management. Through the Game Changers innovation programme, Ice Nine and DDS combined their complementary expertise to develop Camdroid, a compact, articulated inspection camera based on modern smartphone imaging technology.Speakers discuss the collaborative development journey, from feasibility studies through to a successful proof-of-concept project and multiple demonstrations. Challenge owners from Sellafield also outline the original inspection challenge, the operational drivers behind it, and the potential benefits Camdroid offers in terms of improved inspection coverage, data quality, asset confidence, and longer-term plant longevity.The session highlights how Camdroid is already enhancing inspection capability at Sellafield and opening up new opportunities across the wider NDA estate.<h2>Watch the Recording</h2><iframe class="ql-video" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/1164411425/"></iframe>

February’s Tech Talk features Ice Nine Ltd and Design Driven Solutions Ltd, alongside Sellafield challenge owners, discussing Camdroid – a breakthrough inspection camera addressing the challenge of inspecting inaccessible nuclear assets through ultra-narrow access ports. Recording available.

Events

Game Changers Lunchtime Technology Talks October 2026

Game Changers Lunchtime Technology Talks June 2026

Game Changers Lunchtime Technology Talks April 2026

Game Changers: A Decade of Nuclear Innovation

Game Changers Lunchtime Technology Talks March 2026

Game Changers Lunchtime Technology Talks February 2026