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Nuclear Forum 2026
Nuclear Forum 2026 on recent developments in nuclear energy, covering fission, fusion, SMRs, superconductors, AI, safety, and international collaboration.
2026-07-07
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Theme

Recent Developments in Nuclear Energy - Exploring future energy and innovation collaboration

Event Details

ItemDetails
Date13th July 2026 (Monday)
Time9:45 am - 5:45 pm
VenueLI3505, Li Dak Sum Yip Yio Chin Academic Building, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong
LanguageEnglish

Introduction

The forum will convene global experts to explore cutting-edge advancements shaping the future of nuclear power, with key focuses on:

  • Spotlight breakthrough technologies in fission, fusion, and enabling systems
  • Address policy, finance, and public engagement for sustainable nuclear deployment
  • Enhance nuclear innovation collaboration between Asia and the World

Key Topics

  • Nuclear Energy for a Sustainable Future: Balancing Clean Power and Global Needs
  • Small Modular Reactors and Advanced Fission: Revolutionising Deployment
  • The Fusion Horizon: Pathways to Viability
  • Enabling Technologies: Superconductors to AI

Registration and Enquiries

The forum is open to physical and online applications for registration through the forum registration form until 4th July 2026. Late applications will be considered subject to availability until 8th July 2026.

Successful applicants will be notified by email by 7th July 2026, and late applications will be notified soon afterwards.

Flyer

Download the Nuclear Forum 2026 flyer (PDF)

Detailed Rundown

Opening

TimeProgrammeSpeaker
09:45 - 10:15Opening keynotesProf Way KUO, Emeritus President and University Distinguished Professor for Life, City University of Hong Kong
10:15 - 10:25Welcome remarksProf Herman TSUI, HKNS Chairman
10:25 - 10:35Opening keynote from SponsorMr Jonathan LUK, Director - Commercial & Development (Nuclear), CLP Holdings
10:35 - 10:50Opening ceremony-

Topic 1: Nuclear Energy for a Sustainable Future: Balancing Clean Power and Global Needs

Focus: Decarbonisation strategies, lifecycle sustainability, public perception of nuclear energy, nuclear safety

TimeProgrammeSpeaker
10:50 - 11:00The Next Nuclear Energy Era: Opportunities and ChallengesMr WD MAGWOOD, Director-General, Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) of the OECD
11:00 - 11:25The Lifeline of Nuclear Industry - Nuclear SafetyProf Wing-mo LEUNG, Spokesperson, Hong Kong Meteorological Society and Chairman, Guangdong Nuclear Power Stations Nuclear Safety Consultative Committee

Topic 2: Small Modular Reactors and Advanced Fission Revolutionising Deployment

Focus: Gen III/IV reactors, supply chain scalability and emerging markets

TimeProgrammeSpeaker
11:40 - 12:05The development of the world's first commercial onshore small modular reactor (SMR) - Ling long One (ACP100)Dr Danrong SONG, Chief designer of Ling Long One, China National Nuclear Corporation
12:05 - 12:30High-Temperature Gas Cooled ReactorProf Jiejuan TONG, Institute of Nuclear and New Energy Technology (INET), Tsinghua University
12:30 - 12:55Power Control of Circulating-Fuel MSRs with Delayed Neutron Precursor TransportProf Jie CHENG, College of Nuclear Science and Technology, Harbin Engineering University
12:55 - 13:20Cost Reduction Opportunities for Small Modular ReactorsProf Eugene SHWAGERAUS, Department of Engineering and Nuclear Energy Centre, Cambridge University
13:20 - 14:50Luncheon-

Topic 3: The Future Horizon: Pathways to Viability

Focus: Fusion progress, private ventures and inertial confinement

TimeProgrammeSpeaker
14:50 - 15:15From Fundamental Research to Engineering Readiness: China's Pathway Toward Fusion EnergyProf Zongxiao GUO, Shenzhen University
15:15 - 15:40UKAEA's Fusion Programme: Aspiration, Inspiration and PerspirationProf Rob BUCKINGHAM, Executive Director, United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
15:40 - 16:05TBCTBC

Topic 4: Enabling Technologies: Superconductors to AI

Focus: HTS magnets, advanced materials, AI for Smarter Nuclear Plants and digital twins for nuclear systems

TimeProgrammeSpeaker
16:20 - 16:45Recent Progress in High-Temperature Superconducting Wires and Their ApplicationsProf Yanwei MA, Institute of Electrical Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences
16:45 - 17:10Digitalization and AI applications on Nuclear Power EngineeringDr Xidao MAO, Chief Information Officer, China Nuclear Power Engineering Corporation
17:10 - 17:35Small Modular Reactors: The Low-Carbon Energy Foundation for the AI EraDr Xudan SONG, VP, Shanghai Junhe Atomic Technology Co., Ltd
17:35 - 17:45Closing RemarksProf Wei WANG, Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong

Organiser

  • Hong Kong Nuclear Society

Co-organiser

  • Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong

Sponsored By

  • CLP Power Hong Kong Limited

Organising Committee

  • Chairman: Prof Herman TSUI
  • Advisors: Dr Jolly WONG, Mr Barry BROOKS
  • Secretary: Dr Louis LIU
  • Treasurer: Mr Michael YEUNG
  • Members: Mr Richard FUNG, Prof Alice HU, Prof Wei BAO, Prof Wei WANG, Prof Jiyun ZHAO, Prof Kan MA, Dr Ken YAU

Supporting organisations are listed in the flyer.

Flyer

Download the Nuclear Forum 2026 flyer (PDF)

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