Enlarged Halden Programme Review Group meeting – EHPRG 2025

The EHPRG 2025 meeting is the main conference organised by the Halden HTO Project and takes place 4th-9th May in Voss.

Call for papers

Contributions from member organisations are encouraged and welcomed.

Intended abstracts to be submitted to the Project by 7th of February to Ronja Sveen Bye ronja.sveen.bye@ife.no

The full text of these contributions should be received by the Project by 28th of March to Ronja Sveen Bye ronja.sveen.bye@ife.no

Registration

Link to registration will open soon.

Program

TBD.

Technical Programme and Scope for EHPRG 2025

The meeting will open with an Introductory Session containing overview presentations and invited papers given by keynote speakers. Broader aspects of some of the topics to be covered in the Technical Sessions are often covered in this opening session.

The subsequent Technical Sessions will address the work performed by the Project, as well as by member organisations.

The topics to be covered

• HUMAN PERFORMANCE
• DIGITAL I&C – SAFETY ASSURANCE
• CONTROL ROOM DESIGN & EVALUATION
• HUMAN-AUTOMATION COLLABORATION 
• DIGITAL SYSTEMS FOR OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE 
• SUSTAINABLE DECOMMISSIONING and ASSET LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT
• CYBER SECURITY FOR MAIN CONTROL ROOMS

Location and meeting venue for EHPRG 2025

The Town of Voss – Scandic Voss hotel

Voss is a charming town in western Norway, known for its stunning natural surroundings and strong cultural heritage. Located between fjords and mountains, it is often referred to as an adventure hub, attracting visitors year-round for outdoor activities. Voss is vell known for annually hosting the Ekstremsportveko (Extreme Sports Week).

The Voss Gondol is one of Voss’s most popular tourist destination. With this modern cable car, the town of Voss gets connected to Mount Hanguren, which offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, lakes, and fjords. The Voss Gondol is Norway’s largest gondola.

Travel Arrangements to Scandic Voss hotel

How to get to Norway

It is recommended to either fly to Bergen Airport Flesland (BGO) (nearby the city of Bergen) or Oslo Airport Gardemoen (OSL) (nearby the capitol of Oslo).

How to get to the city centre of Bergen:

Use the local Taxi service: for example Bergen Taxi .

How to get to the city of Oslo:

It is recommended to use one of the rail services, for example the Oslo Airport Express.

Travel from Bergen to Voss by public transportation

By train or bus: The most convenient option is to take a train on the Bergen Railway (Bergensbanen). The journey takes about 2 hours and offers scenic views along the way. Or you can take the bus. The bus travel between Bergen and Voss is taking about 2 hours. Please advise the public travel planner: Entur, or the operator VY.

Travel from Oslo to Voss by public transportation

By train: The Bergen Railway from Oslo to Voss is a 5.5-6 hour trip. The route is one of the most scenic in Europe, passing through mountain ranges, fjords, and valleys. Please advise the public travel planner: Entur or the operator VY.

If you choose to rent a car, the travel from Bergen to Voss takes 2 hours, while from Oslo to Voss it is around 6-7 hours.