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SNETP webinar : Navigating Euratom 2026-2027 and SNETP project labelling process
2026-05-13 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/Paris) | Virtual
[SNETP webinar series] From calls to projects: Navigating Euratom 2026-2027 and SNETP project labelling process
Join us on 13 May for our upcoming webinar dedicated to the Euratom Work Programme 2026-2027 and SNETP project labelling process!
In the first part, Roger Garbil (EC, DG RTD) will present the upcoming Euratom Work Programme 2026-2027, highlighting key calls priorities and specific features. This will be a valuable opportunity to better understand funding orientations and position your future projects!
The second part will focus on SNETP as a facilitator for project creation. Abdou Al Mazouzi (EDF, SNETP General Secretary) will present how SNETP supports the emergence of collaborative projects, including the project creation process and labelling procedure, designed to support the emergence of collaborative projects aligned with European strategic priorities.
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ERMSAR 2026 – 12th Conference on Severe Accidents Research
2026-05-18 - 2026-05-22 | Madrid, Spain
We are pleased to announce the 12th edition of the European Review Meeting on Severe Accidents Research (ERMSAR 2026), taking place May 18–22, 2026 in Madrid, Spain, at the Universidad Carlos III – Puerta de Toledo Campus.
Organized by CIEMAT under the SEAKNOT project and NUGENIA TA2, ERMSAR remains the only international conference fully dedicated to severe accident research in nuclear energy.
Key Topics Include:

In-vessel and ex-vessel corium behavior
Hydrogen explosion risks and containment issues
Source term, accident management, and consequences
Severe accidents in Gen I/III, Gen IV, SMRs, fusion, ATFs, and more

Important Dates:

Abstract submission deadline: August 31, 2025
Full paper deadline: November 30, 2025

Presentation Formats:
Oral and poster sessions. English is the official language.
Registration:

Early bird (before Jan 31, 2026): €550 (delegates) / €375 (students)
Standard (from Feb 1, 2026): €700 / €525
Fees include lunches and refreshments.

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ESARDA/INMM/INMMJ joint workshop on safeguards by design on SMRs and AMRs
2026-05-21 - 2026-05-22 | Luxembourg, Luxembourg
The ESARDA/INMM/INMMJ Joint Workshop on Safeguards by Design on SMRs and AMRs will also take place in the European Convention Centre, Luxemburg, from 21st to 22nd of May 2026.

This event will be organized in the margins of the ESARDA Annual Meeting and will be connected to it. For this event, we will also value a hight level of participation from the industrial sector.
Participation is free of charge and will be limited to 200 people.
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EUROMOST 2026
2026-05-26 - 2026-05-29 | baden, Germany
1st European Conference on Molten Salt Reactor Technology (EUROMOST) will be hosted in the elegant and historic city of Baden-Baden, Germany organised by the Joint Research Centre (JRC).

Registration
The event is free of charge, but registration is mandatory and subject to approval due to limited seating capacity.

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ESNII webinar: Lead-Cooled Fast Reactor (LFR) technology
2026-05-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
Join us on 26 May for our upcoming webinar organised by ESNII (European Sustainable Nuclear Industrial Initiative), a pillar of SNETP, dedicated to Lead-Cooled Fast Reactor (LFR) technology.
The webinar will highlight the status and perspectives of LFR development in Europe, and will explain why LFR technology is considered as a sustainable, safe and reliable technology. It will also present some challenges that this technology must overcome (opacity of lead, chemistry control, corrosion…) to be delivered.
Agenda:

LFR Technology: Lead-Handling, Systems and Components – Julio Pacio (SCK-CEN), 30 min
LFR Challenges – Gabriele Firpo (ANN), 25 min
Materials & Coatings for LFR – Francisco Garcia Ferré / Jean Dhers (newcleo), 20 min
R&D Programs & Research Facilities – Mariano Tarantino (ENEA), 25 min
Q&A Session – 20 min

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Nuclear Europe 2026
2026-06-01 - 2026-06-02 | Brussels, Belgium
Powering a sovereign EU
This year’s event will focus on shoring up energy sovereignty in the EU with the aim of ensuring security of supply, industrial competitiveness and achieving our climate goals. Topics to be tackled include

EU energy policy and 2040 framework
Electrification, Heat & hydrogen
AI & Industry
Role of SMRs/AMRs
Financing
Medical applications

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European Sustainable Energy Week 2026
2026-06-09 - 2026-06-11 | Brussels and Online
The European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) Policy Conference is Europe’s biggest event dedicated to renewables and efficient energy use. The 20th edition of the Policy Conference will take place in a hybrid format, both in Brussels and online on 9-11 June 2026, gathering policymakers, innovators and energy stakeholders to discuss innovations and the future of clean energy in Europe.
SNETP is co-organising a session “Strategic autonomy of the EU nuclear industry as a driver of economic resilience” alongside Nucleareurope on June 11 at 16:00 CEST.

EUSEW 2026 Session "Strategic autonomy of the EU nuclear industry as a driver of economic resilience"
2026-06-11 16:00 - 17:30 | Brussels and Online
Co-organised by SNETP and Nucleareurope this session is designed to spark a concrete, forward-looking conversation on three interconnected challenges Europe cannot afford to ignore:
• Energy security: reducing strategic dependencies through diversified, competitive European nuclear supply chains;
• Industrial competitiveness: unlocking investment in established and innovative technologies, including Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and nuclear fusion pilot plants;
• Decarbonisation: the role of nuclear in supporting EU climate objectives and the Clean Industrial Deal.

The session will be structured around two “fire-starter” presentation rounds, each followed by open Q&A with the audience. Expect moderated panel discussions, live audience polling, and real dialogue, not just presentations.

GIF ETWG Webinar #112 - Defensive Cyber Security Architecture and Impact on GenIV Reactors
2026-06-22 14:30 - 2026-06-25 16:00
This webinar will give you the opportunity to understand how early, high level safety and I&C design decisions enable or limit effective cyber security implementation in later phases, as well as examine the implications for reactor operations, including remote operations and remote maintenance in advanced reactor designs.
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SNETP Webinar: Generation IV International Forum (GIF)
2026-06-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
Join us on 30 June for a dedicated webinar on the Generation IV International Forum (GIF) and the acceleration of fourth-generation nuclear systems deployment, presented by Paul Nevitt, GIF Vice Chair on Market Issues and Industry Engagement; SNETP Governing Board member and VP Science and Technology at United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory.
GIF brings together leading countries to develop advanced nuclear systems that meet ambitious goals in sustainability, safety, and economic performance. As these technologies move closer to deployment, key challenges remain around industrialisation, regulation, and market readiness.
This webinar will explore how GIF is addressing these challenges and fostering international collaboration to accelerate the deployment of Generation IV systems.
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fiv2026 : Flow-Induced Vibration 2026
2026-07-07 - 2026-07-10 | Paris, France
Flow-induced vibration and noise and the physical parameters which control them are of significant importance to design engineers and operators of systems in a wide range of industries ranging from aerospace, automotive and civil engineering to marine structures, electricity generation and chemical processing. The potential of these phenomena to cause catastrophic failure to engineering systems and unacceptably high levels of environmental and occupational noise has required that significant effort be dedicated to understanding and mitigating against these challenges in the interests of human safety.

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NextGen Nuclear Leaders Summer School
2026-07-13 - 2026-07-17 | Karlsruhe, Germany
NEST and HLG-SET, along with JRC, are co-organising the NextGen Nuclear Leaders Summer School, a week-long school on non-technical skills in July 2026. The school will offer lectures and interactive sessions on topics such as leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement, all of which are considered essential for future managers and leaders in the nuclear sector. It will teach participants to develop a holistic view on the issue of nuclear energy, with introductory sessions from experts in the fields of nuclear law, policy, social sciences and ethics.
The programme will also include a group case study exercise to be developed over the week, bringing together students and young professionals from different countries and academic backgrounds to work together in multinational teams. In addition, it will comprise a site visit to nuclear research laboratories to give participants practical insight into the sector. Finally, the school will give participants a unique opportunity to interact with young professionals and international mentors to build professional networks.

IAEA Workshop on Structural Material Development for Molten Salt Reactors
2026-07-20 - 2026-07-24 | Vienna, Austria, Vienna, Austria
The introduction of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), particularly innovative non-water-cooled designs, marks a new paradigm in the global energy sector. Among these, Molten Salt Reactors (MSRs) are increasingly recognized as a transformative technology within the nuclear power landscape, promising advancements in safety, flexibility, and efficiency for sustainable and clean energy deployment.
As part of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) efforts to support the development and deployment of innovative reactor technologies, MSRs offer unique advantages, including low operating pressure, inherent safety characteristics, and fuel flexibility. These features make MSRs attractive options for future energy systems, including floating nuclear power plants, power supply for ports and remote regions, and maritime nuclear propulsion. With their ability to operate at high temperatures and accommodate a wide range of fuel cycles, MSRs are also particularly suited for hybrid energy applications, such as thermal energy storage, hydrogen production, industrial process heat, and closing the nuclear fuel cycle through the transmutation of transuranic elements from spent fuel of conventional water-cooled reactors.

IAEA Workshop on Operational Aspects of Manufacturing HALEU Advanced Fuels
2026-08-17 - 2026-08-21 | Vienna, Austria, Vienna, Austria
The development and deployment of High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU, enrichment between 5% and 20%) fuels are becoming increasingly important to support the next generation of advanced reactors, including Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), High-Temperature Gas-cooled Reactors (HTGRs), Molten Salt Reactors (MSRs), Fast Reactors (FRs), and some research and microreactors. HALEU fuels offer improved reactor performance, higher efficiency, and enhanced flexibility in reactor design. However, their manufacturing presents unique technical, safety, regulatory, and supply chain challenges.
Advanced reactor designs will require new or dedicated fuel fabrication facilities and supply chains. Qualification and licensing processes remain critical, as innovative fuel designs and higher enrichments will be subject to increased scrutiny by national regulatory authorities. Furthermore, the successful deployment of many SMR concepts depends on reliable access to HALEU, which in turn requires the establishment of a dedicated nuclear fuel cycle infrastructure.
While the higher enrichment of HALEU fuels facilitates advanced nuclear technologies, it also introduces new technical and policy challenges. Transitioning to enrichment levels above 5% impacts all stages of the nuclear fuel cycle, with particularly significant implications beyond 10%. To meet the diverse fuel requirements of advanced reactor designs, new infrastructure will be needed for conversion, enrichment, deconversion, and fuel fabrication. In addition, HALEU transportation systems must be developed to comply with enhanced criticality safety requirements. Overall, enrichment levels above 5% present substantial challenges for both suppliers and users but remain a key enabler for the deployment of next-generation nuclear technologies.
At the Second Meeting of the IAEA Technical Working Group on Fuel Cycle Facilities members expressed Member States’ growing interest in the design, fabrication, and associated challenges of HALEU fuels. It was recommended that the IAEA organize a workshop to bring together stakeholders to share knowledge and experience on operational aspects of HALEU fuel manufacturing. A considerable body of expertise already exists in Member States on HALEU fuel manufacturing, and sharing this knowledge, along with operating experience, can strengthen collective capabilities to address current and future challenges.
In response, the IAEA will organize a Workshop on Operational Aspects of Manufacturing High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium Advanced Fuels, from 17 to 21 August 2026 at its Headquarters in Vienna.

70th IAEA General Conference
2026-09-14 - 2026-09-18 | Vienna, Austria, Vienna, Austria
The 70th Regular Session of the IAEA General Conference will be held from 14 to 18 September 2026 at the Vienna International Centre (VIC) in Vienna, Austria, where high-ranking officials and representatives from IAEA Member States will consider a range of issues in the nuclear field.
As the 70th consecutive annual meeting of the IAEA Member States, the Regular Session in 2026 will mark a milestone in the history of the Agency since its founding in 1957.

Sixth International Conference on Nuclear Power Plant Life Management (PLiM 6)
2026-12-07 - 2026-12-11 | Tokyo, Japan
The International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) latest high case projection for nuclear power capacity in 2050 sees a 150% increase from current levels to 992 gigawatts. This reflects decisions around the world supporting the long-term operation (LTO) of existing reactors, new construction of large nuclear power plants (NPPs), and the development and deployment of small modular reactors (SMRs).
As of June 2025, the average age of global operational nuclear power reactors is about 32 years, with over 67% of the total operating units being more than 30 years old. Approximately 38% of operating units are over 40 years old, and 9% are over 50 years old. To meet decarbonization and energy security goals, LTO of nuclear power plants has become a top priority for many nuclear power fleets.
In recent years, international organizations and countries have initiated various projects on LTO beyond 60 years to identify technical gaps and seek innovative solutions to support LTO.
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SNETP FORUM 2027
2027-03-02 - 2027-03-04 | Paris-Saclay, EDF

Ageing Management and LTO Conference 2027
2027-04-27 - 2027-04-30 | Rez, Czech Republic, Czech Republic
The conference will focus on practical solutions, lessons learned, and emerging strategies that support LTO, with special emphasis on PWR and VVER reactors as well as the unique needs of research reactors.
Key Topics

Early implementation of ageing management
Challenges and solutions in ageing management to support LTO
Ageing management of research reactors
Lessons learned from preparing for LTO
Considerations for LTO beyond 60 years

https://www.amaltoconference.cz/
