The Roadmaps to New Nuclear is a global platform convened annually by the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA), co-hosted each year with a partner country. It brings together governments, industry leaders, and young professionals to advance nuclear energy as a cornerstone of a secure, sustainable, and economically resilient future.
Roadmaps provides a unique space for dialogue between energy ministers, senior government officials, and industry executives, creating a bridge between policy and practice. Its mission is to identify concrete pathways for new nuclear projects by addressing financing, supply chain readiness, workforce development, regulation, and public engagement. Through joint government and industry communiqués, the conference helps set actionable priorities and fosters international collaboration to deliver nuclear capacity needed for national objectives.
A distinctive feature of Roadmaps is the Young Professionals Delegation. Each year, a group of talented early-career professionals, nominated by industry leaders, joins ministers and CEOs to take part in the conference. The delegation not only attends plenary discussions but also participates in technical visits to nuclear facilities in the Paris region. This direct engagement ensures that the next generation of experts is included in shaping the future of nuclear energy while gaining hands-on experience and international exposure.
A dedicated stream of the conference, the Accelerating SMRs Summit, highlights the promise of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in delivering flexible, cost-effective, and innovative nuclear solutions. SMRs represent a major technological step forward, offering applications not only for electricity but also for industry, heating, and hydrogen production. By convening policymakers, regulators and technology developers, the summit helps reduce barriers to deployment and positions SMRs as a driver of both energy resilience and economic growth.
Each year, Roadmaps reinforces international collaboration and practical action. By convening governments, CEOs and young professionals, the conference strengthens nuclear energy’s role in energy security, unlocks new economic opportunities, and accelerates technological advancements essential for achieving global climate and development goals.
