The NEA announced plans to co-host the 2026 edition of the Roadmaps to New Nuclear conference with the US Department of Energy (DOE), an event that brings together ministers, CEOs and international experts to discuss ways to accelerate the global deployment of nuclear energy.
The Roadmaps to New Nuclear annual conference provides a high-level platform for dialogue on the policies, technologies and financing mechanisms needed to scale up nuclear energy in pursuit of global energy security and economic development. Demand for nuclear energy is on the rise globally, with a growing number of countries looking to expand or embark on nuclear energy programmes and private sector companies turning to nuclear technologies to support fast-growing sectors like AI and health care.
“With President Trump’s leadership, America is once again poised to lead the world in nuclear energy development, strengthening energy security for Americans here at home and our allies around the world,” said US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright. “We are proud to co-host the 2026 Roadmaps to New Nuclear ministerial conference and are committed to working with our partners to ensure commercial nuclear energy can help meet growing demand for affordable, reliable and secure energy and power the next wave of AI innovation.”
“The NEA is honoured to partner with the US Department of Energy to deliver the fourth Roadmaps to New Nuclear conference,” said William D. Magwood IV, Director-General of the NEA. “This conference will help governments and industries chart a common course to help meet the energy demands of the 21st century with nuclear energy.”
The fourth edition of the conference will be held in Paris, France, in September 2026 and will focus on:
- enhancing international co-operation on nuclear supply chains, fuel, workforce, financing and regulation;
- deploying advanced nuclear technologies, including large-scale reactors and small modular reactors (SMRs);
- accelerating licensing and financing models to support new nuclear projects;
- maximising nuclear energy’s role in industrial production, space exploration, medicine, and AI-powered systems; and
- strengthening nuclear infrastructure and securing development finance in emerging economies.
