Events

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

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

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