NIA Partners with The Foresight Event 2026

We are pleased to announce that the Nuclear Industries Association has joined The Foresight Event 2026 as an event Partner.

As we are set to bring together senior decision-makers from government, industry, and finance to deliberate on the most critical challenges and opportunities within the clean energy landscape, the programme will dedicate substantial and timely attention to the future of new nuclear energy, while also addressing other facets of the UK’s Net-Zero transition.

The “Next-Gen Nuclear: Powering the Net Zero Economy” panel will discuss how developments in fission and fusion can aid in long-term carbon reduction, boost the country's energy independence, and open up new economic opportunities. Key areas of focus include how to generate social value through nuclear projects, whether new nuclear power is the ultimate solution for Net Zero, and the community aspects of nuclear deployment, such as public trust and local participation.

Several representatives from the NIA members will be participating in our panel discussions: Ms. Elliw Williams of Cwmni Egino, Mr. Steve Wood from Fylde Coast energy, and Mr. Talmon Firestone of Astral Systems will all contribute their expertise to the event’s nuclear-focused sessions, which will be moderated by Virginia Crosbie, former Member of Parliament.

Mr. Jonathan Clark from Gleeds is also scheduled to participate in the Data Centre panel. He will explore how nuclear energy can help meet the rapidly growing energy needs of the digital infrastructure, which is being driven by the increased activity and power consumption associated with artificial intelligence.

The Foresight Event 2026 and the NIA are dedicated to clearly communicating and strongly advocating for the essential position of nuclear energy within a diverse and comprehensive clean-energy framework. Achieving nationwide success in decarbonisation necessitates not only the continuous operation of the existing nuclear fleet and the timely commissioning of new large-scale nuclear projects, but also the strategic development of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Advanced Modular Reactors (AMRs). These advanced nuclear technologies are viewed as fundamental for providing consistent, low-carbon baseload electricity that can anchor the entire energy system. 

Discuss the New Nuclear Sector with us in Liverpool on February 4-5, 2026!