Workshop on Nuclear Energy and Applications

Event details Date: Monday, October 19, 2026 Time: All day Location: University of Illinois Type: Conference/Workshop About this event General Events Calendar home Calendar search Share on Facebook Tweet Email add to calendar contact add an event Event subscriptions General Events Workshop on Nuclear Energy and Applications Workshop on Nuclear Energy and Applications Oct 19, 2026 - Oct 20, 2026 All Day University of Illinois Conference/Workshop Sponsor European Union Center Registration Registration Views 102 Originating Calendar European Union Center Events Nuclear energy has always advanced through a steady pairing of fundamentals with practical engineering: reactor physics and materials, instrumentation and controls, licensing and operations. This workshop follows that tradition while looking ahead to the systems and enabling technologies shaping the next generation of fission and fusion deployments. Across two full days of invited and contributes talks and moderated discussions, participants will connect core concepts to real-world pathways: technology options, supply chains and qualification, monitoring and safeguards, digitalization, grid integration, and the social and workforce foundations needed for durable progress. Topics include: Nuclear power fundamentals and technology pathways (fission and fusion context) Industry–university perspectives on development, testing, qualification, and scale-up Advanced-reactor applications and missions (including non-electric and specialized deployments) Reactor monitoring, sensors, and measurement strategies; safeguards readiness Regulatory landscape, standards, and the role of professional societies Digital twins, modeling and simulation, data analytics, and AI for design and operations Energy storage and grid integration; hybrid systems and load-following considerations Social, ethical, and workforce dimensions that support durable deployment Official event details: https://calendars.illinois.edu/detail/7/33559081