From strengthening safeguards and helping countries build resilient nuclear fuel supply chains to enhancing radiation protection for patients, 2026 will be an eventful year for the IAEA and its global community.
Among the many highlights of the year, the 70th IAEA General Conference will take place from 14 to 18 September in Vienna. Nuclear decision makers from countries around the world will come together to chart the Agency's future and reaffirm their commitment to the peaceful, safe and secure use of nuclear science and technology.
This milestone session will reflect on seven decades of impact while addressing the challenges and opportunities ahead - from nuclear energy to the IAEA's work in cancer care, industry and food security. Below is a guide to some of the major conferences, symposia and other events planned in 2026 by the IAEA.
March - Nuclear Energy Summit
Nuclear Energy Summit
10 March, Paris, France.
The second Nuclear Energy Summit will be hosted by the Government of France in Paris. It follows on from a previous nuclear energy summit in 2024, in which world leaders gathered in Brussels to highlight the role of nuclear energy in enhancing energy security and boosting economic development.
International Conference on the Safe and Secure Transport of Nuclear and Radioactive Material
23-27 March, Vienna, Austria
Every year, around 20 million shipments of nuclear and radioactive material support peaceful uses of nuclear technology in energy, medicine, industry, agriculture and research. In March, stakeholders will convene in Vienna to explore how design certification, regulatory frameworks, supply chains and new technologies can reinforce safety and security across all transport modes.
