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Advanced Nuclear Reactor Design 2026

This popular technical forum to discuss cutting edge developments in reactor technologies will return on 6-7 October 2026 in Manchester.

2 days

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Advanced Nuclear Reactor Design 2026
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Summary

This popular technical forum to discuss cutting edge developments in reactor technologies will return on 6-7 October 2026 in Manchester.

Attend to join this dedicated community and explore how engineers are tackling essential challenges in nuclear engineering, from criticality safety and data analysis to fault detection, fuel development, and production pathways. Connect with technical innovators, manufacturers, designers, and government regulators to discuss advancements and gain insights on the latest AMR and SMR projects in the UK and globally.

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Who should attend?

All engineers involved in the development, manufacture and operation of the next generation of nuclear reactors should join and benefit from this event, including:

  • Reactor design, manufacturing and development
  • Site operators, inspections and maintenance
  • Nuclear safety, compliance, and risk
  • Fuel procurement, storage, and transportation

How will I benefit?

  • Deepen your understanding of current SMR (Small Modular Reactor) and AMR (Advanced Modular Reactor) designs and the regulatory landscape.
  • Identify and address challenges in design, production, and funding pathways.
  • Connect with design leaders to gain insights on future innovations in materials, fuel systems, and design protocols.
  • Expand your knowledge of nuclear power’s role in the future of the UK's energy mix.
  • Collaborate with peers focused on achieving energy sustainability and security goals.
  • Explore the relationship between design legislation and funding opportunities.
  • Discover the evolving role of SMRs and AMRs in the nuclear energy sector.
  • Learn about cutting-edge technologies and materials in nuclear design from leading research institutions and industry experts.
Contributes 14 CPD hours

Key topics

Topics covered include:

  • Developing Fusion Reactor Technologies: Case Studies and Research Updates
  • Advanced Modular Reactor Technologies and Project Development 
  • Licensing next generation reactors in the UK
  • Transportation and Pipeline: Supporting the Development of New Nuclear Sites
  • Repurposing Existing Fossil Fuel Power Plant Sites with SMRs to Aid the Clean Energy Transition
  • Site Specific Optimisation: Product Development methodologies in the Nuclear Industry
  • Securing a Supply Chain: Manufacturing and Transportation
  • Small Modular Reactor Technology and Project Development
  • Designing for Safety and Reliability in the New Build Nuclear Industry
  • Broadening Nuclear Applications and Cross Sector Development

Mapped against UK- SPEC competencies: A, E and D

  1. Knowledge and understanding - For Chartered Engineers: ‘Use a combination of general and specialist engineering knowledge and understanding to optimize the application of existing and emerging technology’ For Incorporated Engineers: ‘Use a combination of general and specialist mechanical engineering knowledge and understanding to apply existing and emerging technology’
  2. Professional commitment - For Incorporated and Chartered Engineers: ‘Demonstrate a personal commitment to professional standards, recognising obligations to society, the profession and the environment’
  3. Communication and inter-personal skills - For Incorporated and Chartered Engineers: 'Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills’

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  • Duration:
    2 days
  • Location:
    Manchester
  • CPD Hours:
    14.0
  • UK-Spec:
    A, E, D

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