On April 15–17, 2026, the city of Kharkiv will host the III International Scientific and Technical Conference named after V.M. Voievodin “Problems of Modern Nuclear Energy.”

The conference will take place at the modern venue YermilovCentre. The event will bring together leading scientists, engineers, industry representatives, and young researchers. The Organizing Committee includes leading experts and representatives of key scientific and industry institutions, including National Science Center “Kharkiv Institute of Physics and Technology”, Ukrainian Nuclear Society, and V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University.

The conference will serve as a platform for discussing current challenges and future prospects of nuclear energy development, fostering knowledge exchange, and strengthening scientific and practical cooperation at both national and international levels.

Conference Topics

The conference will cover a wide range of issues, including:

  • Development of Ukraine’s nuclear power sector
  • Materials for nuclear energy applications
  • Enhancing the safety and operational efficiency of nuclear power plants
  • Lifetime extension of power units and aging management of NPP equipment
  • Nuclear, radiation, and environmental safety in radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel management
  • Challenges of thermonuclear fusion
  • Nuclear medicine
  • Public engagement and communication in the nuclear sector

Format

The conference will be held in a hybrid format, allowing both on-site participation in Kharkiv and remote attendance.

Conference schedule:

  • April 15, 2026 – registration, opening ceremony (hybrid format);
  • April 16, 2026 – second session (online, via Zoom);
  • April 17, 2026 – third session (online), closing ceremony.

The V.M. Voievodin Conference is an important scientific event contributing to the advancement of nuclear science and energy, bringing together the professional community and opening new opportunities for collaboration.

Researchers, industry professionals, PhD students, and students are warmly invited to join and contribute to discussions on the key issues of modern nuclear energy.