Newcleo and Politecnico di Torino to Host PHYSOR 2026 in Italy for First Time
Event summary
- PHYSOR 2026, the world’s leading reactor physics conference, will be hosted in Italy for the first time, organized by newcleo and Politecnico di Torino.
- The event, established by the American Nuclear Society (ANS), will take place from April 19 to April 24, 2026, in Turin.
- Over 550 participants from more than 30 countries are expected to attend, with 540 scientific papers submitted.
- Key industry partners, including Westinghouse Electric Company as the main sponsor, are supporting the event.
The big picture
The hosting of PHYSOR 2026 in Italy marks a significant milestone in the global nuclear energy sector, highlighting Italy's renewed interest in advancing nuclear technologies. This event underscores the growing momentum of advanced nuclear innovation across Europe and the strategic importance of reactor physics in achieving long-term decarbonization and energy security. The strong engagement from the international research community and key industry partners reflects the increasing global focus on sustainable energy solutions.
What we're watching
- Industry Collaboration
- How the collaboration between newcleo and Politecnico di Torino will influence future nuclear research and development in Europe.
- Regulatory Support
- Whether the backing from multiple international and national regulatory bodies will accelerate the adoption of advanced nuclear technologies.
- Technological Advancements
- The pace at which emerging topics such as small modular reactors and artificial intelligence in nuclear engineering will be integrated into mainstream nuclear practices.
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