Welcome to SnT2025: Shaping the Future of Verification Together
I am delighted to welcome you to the eighth CTBT: Science and Technology Conference (SnT2025)—a global forum where innovation meets purpose. This year, we gather not only to share knowledge but to see where science is pushing the boundaries of what is possible in monitoring and verification technologies. As the world evolves, so too will our tools and approaches. That is why SnT2025 places a special emphasis on groundbreaking fields such as quantum sensing, high-performance computing, and emerging technologies and more, which promise to create countless new opportunities for Treaty verification and beyond.
SnT2025 is designed to be the most inclusive and interactive conference yet. We have retained and enhanced our digital offerings, ensuring that participants from every corner of the globe can contribute, whether in person or online. The e-poster format continues to break down barriers, enabling researchers who cannot join us in Vienna to present their work and engage with the community. Our new exhibition space features immersive virtual reality experiences and interactive areas showcasing the work of CTBTO, creating opportunities for hands-on exploration and spontaneous collaboration.
The SnT2025 mobile app and virtual platform will be your gateway to the conference. Use it to access real-time updates, connect with peers, join live sessions, and participate in discussions. Beyond traditional presentations and panels, this year’s program is rich with exhibits and demonstrations that showcase the cutting edge of verification technology and its broader applications for science and society.
The CTBTO’s verification regime is more than a technical achievement; it is a living example of what international cooperation can accomplish. It has already surpassed its original detection threshold criteria and its data continues to unlock new possibilities for civil and scientific progress. Yet, we are only at the beginning. The potential for these technologies to enhance global security and foster innovation is immense, and it is here, together, that we will chart the path forward.
Let us make the most of this opportunity to learn, innovate, and inspire. Your insights, your questions, and your collaboration will shape the future of the CTBT verification regime and its impact on the world. I look forward to a week of discovery, dialogue, and progress.
Welcome to SnT2025—where science, technology, and cooperation converge for a safer tomorrow.
The SnT 2025 app, your pocket companion for the conference
Check the programme, discover the speakers and much more on the conference mobile app.
