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Nuclear & Fusion Technology (NF)
We are thrilled to announce the theme for EKC 2026, focusing on the cutting-edge developments and breakthroughs in Nuclear Fusion and Fission Technologies. Our division, "Nuclear and Fusion technology, NF," beckons your expertise and insights to contribute abstracts that showcase the latest advancements, challenges, and future prospects in these critical fields.
The promise of Nuclear Fusion as a clean and virtually limitless energy source is captivating the global scientific community. We encourage you to share your abstracts detailing breakthroughs, experimental results, and theoretical advancements in the pursuit of controlled fusion reactions. Let us collectively explore the challenges, triumphs, and potential pathways towards unlocking the transformative power of nuclear fusion. The EKC 2026 NF division provides a unique platform for interdisciplinary collaboration, fostering discussions that span from fundamental research to practical applications. We invite abstracts from scientists and engineers working in fields such as plasma physics and fusion engineering to contribute to the richness of our discussions.
Simultaneously, Nuclear Fission remains a cornerstone of low-carbon energy generation, and its scientific frontier continues to advance at a remarkable pace. From advanced fuel cycles and next-generation reactor systems, to radiation transport, shielding, and nuclear medicine physics, the field presents a wealth of opportunity for meaningful scientific contribution and discovery. We invite researchers, engineers, and scientists across all nuclear fission-related disciplines to contribute to this important dialogue by submitting an abstract. We welcome abstracts presenting innovations, novel methodologies, and significant research findings across all areas, including reactor physics and engineering, small modular reactors, Generation IV systems, nuclear fuel cycles, radiation science, shielding design, and nuclear medicine applications. Whether your work is fundamental or applied, experimental or computational, this forum is designed to bring together the very best of our field. We look forward to receiving your submission and to your valued participation.
Abstract submissions should align with, but are not limited to, the following topics:
● Plasma physics theory in magnetic confinement fusion
● Fusion experiments and simulations.
● Fusion reactor designs.
● Advanced reactor designs and innovations in nuclear fission.
● Radiation science, nuclear medicine, and nuclear technology applications
● Advances in nuclear fuel cycles, waste management, and environmental sustainability.
● Materials challenges and innovations for both fission and fusion technologies.
● Cross-cutting themes addressing the societal, economic, and environmental aspects of nuclear energy.
Join us in shaping the future of nuclear and fusion energy by submitting your abstracts and being an integral part of EKC 2026. Together, let's unveil the potential of nuclear fission and fusion technologies.
Programme Committee
| Date / Time | 2026-07-21 09:00 -- 10:30 |
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| Synopsis | The proposed session on "Overview and status of fusion energy development" aims to introduce fusion energy and provide an overview of the objectives and current status of fusion research in each experimental device. It will focus on magnetic confinement fusion, addressing theory, experiments and modelling. This session will provide not only an opportunity to update the latest fusion research for fusion researchers but also a comprehensive introduction to fusion for a general audience. The aim is to facilitate knowledge exchange and encourage international and interdisciplinary collaboration among speakers and participants. The session will include the following topics for presentation.
- Introduction to fusion and the status of fusion energy development
- Overview of the fusion experiment programme in each device
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| Date / Time | 2026-07-21 11:00 -- 12:30 |
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| Synopsis | This session explores fusion energy as a sustainable, climate-neutral, compact and effectively inexhaustible power source capable of supporting an AI-enabled future. It highlights the central role of plasma physics and fusion science, addressing key themes such as confinement, stability, transport and plasma–material interactions, which collectively determine the viability of fusion as a reliable baseload energy source and its potential for wider industrial deployment. The session also welcomes contributions spanning low-temperature, industrial and fusion plasma research, together with advances in data science and AI methods that support progress in plasma and nuclear fusion studies. By situating fusion energy science and plasma physics within the context of AI systems that continue to expand in scale and societal importance, the session emphasises their strategic significance for future scientific and technological development and promotes exchange between plasma physicists, fusion researchers and industrial plasma research communities. |
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| Date / Time | 2026-07-21 13:30 -- 15:00 |
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| Synopsis | Nuclear fission energy is at a critical inflection point. As global energy demand accelerates and climate imperatives sharpen, advanced fission technologies such as small modular reactors (SMRs), advanced modular reactors (AMRs), and other emerging nuclear fission technologies. These technologies deliver reliable, scalable, low-carbon energy across electricity generation, high-temperature heat, and industrial applications.
Established nuclear nations are extending operational plant lifespans through digital modernisation and advanced monitoring, while new entrants mobilise around SMR platforms to meet diverse energy needs from grid-scale generation to remote heating and hydrogen production. Innovations in fuel cycles, advanced materials, passive safety systems, and AI-driven operational tools are fundamentally improving economics, safety, and public confidence in nuclear fission as a cornerstone of net-zero energy systems.
This session examines the technological frontier shaping nuclear fission's near-term future, covering the physics, engineering, and strategy underpinning the current nuclear renaissance.
Session Topics:
• Global nuclear fission landscape: status, deployment timelines, and drivers for SMRs and advanced reactors
• Design innovations and licensing pathways for SMRs, fast-spectrum systems, and accident-tolerant fuels
• Advanced materials, digital instrumentation, and autonomous systems for enhanced safety and efficiency
• Radiation detection systems, dosimetry technologies, and neutron production mechanisms in advanced fission systems
• Real-time monitoring, spectroscopy techniques, and detector response optimisation for reactor safety and operational intelligence.
• Advanced nuclear medicine applications through fission and fusion-based production methods.
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| Date / Time | 2026-07-21 15:30 -- 17:00 |
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| Synopsis | This ITER Special Session at EKC 2026, held in France, provides a comprehensive overview of the current scientific and engineering milestones of the ITER project. As the world’s largest international fusion experiment, ITER requires an integrated approach across various fields, including plasma physics, tritium technology, advanced materials, and large-scale plant engineering.
The session aims to share the latest progress in achieving ITER's operational goals and to discuss the technical challenges remaining on the path to first plasma. We welcome contributions from all areas of fusion research that support the ITER baseline and explore innovative solutions for future fusion devices.
Furthermore, this session serves as a strategic platform for talent networking and career development, highlighting the importance of recruiting next-generation scientists and engineers to the ITER Organization and its domestic agencies. By bringing together experts and aspiring researchers, the session will foster international collaboration and provide essential information on professional opportunities within the global fusion community.
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