2–4 March 2026, Brussels, Belgium

The European Nuclear Society (ENS) invites you to take part in the upcoming NESTet 2026 Conference, which will be held on 2–4 March in Brussels, at the Foundation Universitaire – Universitaire Stichting.

This event will serve as a key platform for sharing knowledge, best practices, and experience in the field of nuclear education and training. NESTet traditionally brings together experts, academics, industry representatives, educational institutions, and regulatory authorities, creating valuable opportunities for collaboration across the nuclear community.

Main Themes of NESTet 2026

The conference programme will address a wide range of issues related to human capital development in the nuclear sector:

Future workforce needs
Qualification requirements in connection with the development of SMRs, lifetime extension programmes, decommissioning, fusion projects, and research initiatives.

Success stories in attracting and retaining talent
Organisational experiences in creating career opportunities while addressing new challenges such as cross-sector mobility, competition for skills, digitalisation, AI, flexible working conditions, and the changing expectations of young professionals.

Competence and qualification development
Approaches to defining, certifying, and recognising skills in an international context, as well as ensuring effective knowledge transfer between generations.

Leadership in the nuclear sector
Competencies for managing complex projects, succession planning, and facilitating intergenerational leadership.

Innovation in education and training
Adoption of new learning formats, hybrid models, and virtual collaboration platforms, along with advanced tools such as AI tutors, simulators, and XR/VR environments.

International collaboration
Strengthening professional networks and mobility to maintain competencies in a changing geopolitical environment.

Vocational training and Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Expanding pathways for technical and operational roles, developing micro-credentials, and supporting lifelong professional learning.

The conference is open to:

  • nuclear sector professionals (HR managers, training coordinators, technical leads, project managers, representatives from SMR and advanced reactor companies, decommissioning organisations);
  • educational and training institutions (universities, vocational training centres, CPD organisations);
  • researchers and academics in nuclear engineering, digitalisation, project management, and safety;
  • policy-makers and regulatory authorities;
  • international organisations and networks promoting cooperation and workforce mobility.

Key Dates

  • Abstract submission deadline: 7 November 2025
  • Author notification: 10 December 2025
  • Extended abstract submission: 30 January 2026
  • PowerPoint submission: 20 February 2026
  • NESTet 2026 Conference: 2–4 March 2026

Join us and become part of the international community shaping the future of nuclear education and workforce development: https://www.euronuclear.org/nestet-2026/