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The first ever international symposium on artificial intelligence in the context of nuclear energy will be held at the IAEA Headquarters in Vienna on 3–4 December 2025.
October 10, 2025
Matt Fisher, IAEA Department of Nuclear Energy
AI opens up opportunities to optimize numerous processes at nuclear power plants. Photo: Adobe Stock
On December 3–4, 2025, the IAEA Headquarters in Vienna will host the first-ever international symposium on artificial intelligence (AI) in the context of nuclear energy. The symposium will explore scenarios for how nuclear power can meet the growing electricity demand from data centers, the driving force behind AI, and explore the many opportunities for leveraging AI to benefit nuclear energy. Given that the rapid development of AI mirrors the dynamics of the recent and ongoing nuclear energy renaissance, this event will be highly relevant and highlight the emerging link between the two industries.
“As AI becomes increasingly integrated into society and nuclear energy development is seen as vital to providing the world with abundant, reliable, and clean energy, these two sectors have an incredible opportunity to maximize their contributions,” said IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi. “Nuclear power plants can provide the reliable, clean electricity needed for the sustainable development of AI and other big data applications, while AI can optimize reactor performance, accelerate the development of advanced fuels, and find other critical applications to help nuclear energy reach its full potential.”
The symposium will bring together stakeholders from around the world, including senior representatives from the nuclear and AI industries, as well as nuclear regulators. The two-day event will feature panel discussions, exhibitions, and side events focused on two themes: "Powering Data Centers with Nuclear Energy" and "Challenges and Prospects for Artificial Intelligence in the Nuclear Sector."
The role of AI in many industries is rapidly growing, and with it, energy demand is soaring. According to the International Energy Agency, data centers consumed approximately 460 TWh of electricity in 2022, and their consumption could exceed 1,000 TWh by 2026. To meet this demand, several major tech companies, including Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, are turning to nuclear energy, specifically entering into power purchase agreements and investing in the development and deployment of small modular reactors (SMRs).
In the nuclear energy industry, AI-based tools are already being used to improve design solutions, optimize construction processes, and enhance operational efficiency. Further integration of AI into these and other areas offers significant potential for the entire industry. However, this must be done with careful consideration of the industry's stringent nuclear safety and security requirements.
Persons wishing to participate in the event, according to general rules, must either be registered with an IAEA Member State or work for one of the organizations invited to participate.
Registration is carried out through the InTouch platform follow the link.
Updates and additional information (in English) can be found Here.
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