The OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) and the United States will co-host Roadmaps to New Nuclear 2026 in Paris, France, on 17-18 September 2026. The event will bring together ministers, senior government representatives, industry leaders, investors, experts and other key stakeholders to advance practical solutions for deploying new nuclear energy capacity at scale.
“The world needs more energy, and nuclear power will play an important role in meeting that challenge,” said US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright. “The US Department of Energy is proud to co-host this year’s Roadmaps to New Nuclear conference, bringing together leaders from around the world to accelerate innovation, strengthen partnerships, and continue this global nuclear expansion.”
“Reliable, secure and affordable energy is fundamental to both economic growth and energy security,” said William D. Magwood, IV, NEA Director-General. “Leaders around the world know that the future of their societies require access to secure supplies of energy and that for many, nuclear technology will be a vital component of their plans. Roadmaps to New Nuclear 2026 will provide an important forum for governments and industry leaders to turn ambition into action and ensure that the conditions are in place to deliver new nuclear capacity at scale.”
The conference will focus on the policies, partnerships and practical actions needed to strengthen nuclear supply chains, expand the workforce, mobilise investment and accelerate project delivery. The sessions will cover a wide range of topics, including large-scale nuclear deployment, the growing relationship between artificial intelligence and nuclear energy, regulatory modernisation, financing models and nuclear fuel supply security. Conference participants will also examine pathways to advance the deployment of small modular reactors for electricity generation, industrial applications, fuel recycling and maritime propulsion.
Ministers and CEOs will further focus on ways to strengthen international co-operation, how to expand access to development finance and ongoing initiatives to advance innovative financing approaches to support nuclear energy deployment in emerging economies.
