The INPRO Dialogue Forum is primarily open to participants from the INPRO Member States. The forum is also open to other interested IAEA Member States and international organizations.

The purpose of the event is to provide a platform for Member States and other stakeholders to share ideas, concepts and information related to current and/or emerging topics regarding nuclear energy system development and sustainability.

The International Project on Innovative Nuclear Reactors and Fuel Cycles (INPRO), launched in 2000, aims to ensure sustainable nuclear energy development in the 21st century. INPRO, endorsed by the IAEA General Conference resolution GC (44)/RES/21, integrates all aspects crucial for nuclear energy sustainability. Its membership includes 43 IAEA Member States (MSs) and the European Commission. The 32nd INPRO Steering Committee Meeting in 2023 endorsed the organization of an INPRO Dialogue Forum in 2024 on various applications of nuclear energy as a sustainable energy source to mitigate the global climate change. To achieve the net-zero goal by 2050, nuclear energy, particularly from small modular reactors (SMRs), plays a crucial role beyond electricity generation. Nuclear energy can support hydrogen production, district heating, desalination, and cogeneration. These non-electric applications are vital in reducing emissions from industries, heating, and transportation by providing clean alternatives to fossil fuels. This integrated approach is essential for comprehensive decarbonization efforts. The 23rd Dialogue Forum covers topics related to nuclear energy innovations needed to accelerate the transition to net-zero, with. a focus on SMRs. This Dialogue Forum will include keynote addresses, presentations by invited speakers, and discussion sessions involving all participants.