Assystem is launching the 17th edition of the UK Nuclear Safety & Risk Forum, returning on 17th September 2026 at the historic Manchester Hall to bring together leading voices from across the civil and defence nuclear sectors to discover what it takes to deliver nuclear delivery at pace.
Our 2026 forum arrives at a transformative moment for the UK nuclear industry. Following the UK Government’s acceptance of all 47 recommendations from the UK Nuclear Regulatory Review and the creation of a Nuclear Regulatory Implementation Panel, organisations across the sector are now preparing for a period of unprecedented nuclear regulatory acceleration.
With the global focus on sovereign low-carbon energy sources becoming more urgent than ever, the 2026 event will explore how the landmark regulatory changes are moving the dial when it comes to accelerating the delivery of nuclear projects.
Make sure you don’t miss out and purchase your ticket to our “Delivering at pace: accelerating UK nuclear projects through regulatory reform” event today here
2026 format
Assystem has redesigned this year’s forum into an intensive one-day programme featuring seminars, panel sessions, and the always popular networking reception. Delegates can also expect a comprehensive, practitioner-oriented programme that delivers real, applicable insight into the effects of regulatory reform on:
- Licensing pathways
- Safety analysis
- Programme delivery
- Organisational culture
Speaker spotlight
As the leading CPD-accredited nuclear safety and risk conference in the UK, Assystem are providing best-in-class insights from prominent civil nuclear and defence sector voices.
Keynote appearances will consist of Adrian Bull MBE, current President of the Nuclear Institute and Director at the University of Manchester Dalton Nuclear Institute. Adrian will be headlining with insights on the industry defining Nuclear Regulatory Taskforce review, its recommendations and the effect that this will have on the sector at large.
Commenting on his keynote, Adrian said:
“As we collectively look to implement the recommendations of the Nuclear Regulatory Task Force, the Safety & Risk Forum could not be more timely. Balancing the risks of doing nothing against those of taking action has always been a tricky challenge, and doing so under new, streamlined regulation brings additional factors to consider, which will be the focus of this event”.
The event will also host wider key industry stakeholders from the Ministry of Defence, Hinkley Point C, Lloyd’s Register, UKAEA, Community Nuclear Power, the ONR as well as leading SMR developers, and others, this year’s forum will provide critical discussions on what recent policy changes mean for practitioners in the industry.
Hannah Thompson, UK Safety & Risk Operations Director at Assystem, commented:
“This year’s forum comes at a pivotal moment for the UK nuclear sector with the Nuclear Regulatory Taskforce review presenting an exciting opportunity for our sector to strengthen the foundation of how we roll out our low-carbon future. This year we’re bringing together leading industry voices to provide clarity and insight on the actions needed to streamline nuclear safety processes, environmental planning and protection, to equip the UK to successfully deliver the next generation of nuclear”.
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