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Molten salt reactor technology

1st European Conference on Molten Salt Reactor Technology (EUROMOST) will be hosted in the elegant and historic city of Baden-Baden, Germany organised by the Joint Research Centre (JRC). 

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Molten Salt Reactor (MSR) technology stands not just at the forefront of nuclear innovation but as a potential paradigm shift for global energy security and decarbonisation. This advanced reactor technology, known for its fuel flexibility and potential for high efficiency and availability, has already enabled various designs that could transform energy systems in the EU and worldwide.

On the way to demonstration and deployment, R&D on fuel, materials, and components needs to be completed, while coordinated regulatory action, shared industrial expertise, strategic financing models, and robust supply chain development have become increasingly important.

Over several days, participants will engage in deep technical exchanges in design and materials science, as well as collaborative planning sessions to address current challenges towards demonstration and deployment. They will elaborate on the expected impact on energy and industrial policies and pave the way for a roadmap to support low-carbon future.

More than a series of presentations, this event is designed to cultivate a durable, influential network of MSR actors. Whether your focus is on the innovation cycle (e.g., fuel-cycle optimisation), the development of novel licensing frameworks, or the strategic task of scaling up specific component supply chains, this conference provides an essential platform for connecting, aligning strategic efforts, and accelerate the path to commercial viability to speed up the transition to a cleaner energy mix.

Registration

The event is free of charge, but registration is mandatory and subject to approval due to limited seating capacity.

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Book your seat, 2 months left to register, registration will end on Wednesday 6 May 2026, 23:59 (CEST)

  • nuclear technology | nuclear energy | nuclear industry
  • Tuesday 26 May 2026, 09:00 - Friday 29 May 2026, 17:30 (CEST)
  • baden-baden, Germany

Programme

  1. 26 May 2026, 09:00 - 19:00 (CEST)
    Policy Context

    09:30-12:00 Side Event - Poster installations

    13:00-13:30 Opening Remarks, Representatives of EC (JRC, DG ENER) and Euratom

    13:30-14:30 Keynotes Why MSRs for Europe’s Energy Transition

    15:00-16:30 Panel 1, EU Policy Instruments & Funding

    16:30-17:30 Roundtable 1, Aligning MSRs with EU Green Taxonomy

    17:30-18:00 Poster Presentations 1

    18:00-19:00 Poster Session 1

  2. 27 May 2026, 09:00 - 21:00 (CEST)
    Technology Readiness

    09:00-10:30 Invited Talks 1, MSR Technology Status & Challenges

    11:00-12:30 Panel 2, Fuel Cycle & Waste Management

    13:30-15:00 Invited Talks 2, MSR Technology Status & Challenges

    15:30-17:30 International Panel, Status of MSR development, Country strategies, international collaborations & fundings

  3. 28 May 2026, 09:00 - 19:30 (CEST)
    Deployment Strategies

    09:10-10:40 Panel 3, Regulatory Pathways for Advanced Reactors

    11:00-12:30 Panel 4, Industrial Integration & Supply Chain

    13:30-15:30 Panel 5, Financing Models for Advanced Nuclear

    16:00-17:30 Roundtable 2, Public Acceptance & Communication

    17:30-18:00 Poster Presentations 2, 15-20 short presentations on selected tracks

    18:00-19:30 Poster Session 2

  4. 29 May 2026, 09:00 - 16:00 (CEST)
    Roadmap & Closing Friday

    09:00-10:30 Panel 6, MSRs in EU Energy Mix – Strategic Outlook

    11:00-12:00 EU Projects - Summary of the Project outcome MIMOSA

    13:30-14:30 EU Projects - Summary of the Project outcome ENDURANCE

    14:30 - 15:30 Closing Plenary, Joint Science–Policy Statement

    15:30-16:00 Poster Awards & Closing Remarks

Practical information

When
Tuesday 26 May 2026, 09:00 - Friday 29 May 2026, 17:30 (CEST)
Where
Baden-Baden
baden-baden, Germany
Languages
English
Entrance fee
Free

Description

This conference is the definitive gathering point for active MSR drivers, and a crucial step towards making this technology a reality in the EU. We bring together pioneering researchers, technology developers, national and international regulators, government officials, institutional and private investors, and industrial partners and stakeholders. 

Conference Programme

The conference programme is mainly based on direct invitations, with limited number of spots available for special requests. 

The following topics will be covered: 

  • Policy Context 

  • Technology Readiness 

  • Deployment Strategy 

  • MSR Roadmap  

Poster presentations welcome open abstract submissions. Each selected poster presenter will be allowed 1-2 minutes time to highlight their research in front of the audience. 

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Call for contributions

The event organisers invite extended abstract contributions for poster presentations. Each participant will have a time slot to orally present their work. A call for abstracts is open until 28 February 2026. 

We particularly welcome contributions that address, but are not limited to, the following areas: MSR Fuel, MSR Fuel Cycle, Reactor Physics, Thermohydraulics, Structural Materials, Safety & Licensing, MSR Commercial Development and Deployment, Standardization.

Call for abstracts 

Abstract acceptance will be communicated by the end of March 2026.

Scientific Committee

The EUROMOST conference is chaired by Ondrej Benes from the JRC, with scientific committee members: 

  • Pavel Soucek (JRC) 

  • Elisa Capelli (Orano Group) 

  • Jiri Krepel (PSI) 

  • Stefano Lorenzi (Polimi) 

Accommodation and transportation

Participants are responsible for booking and paying for their accommodation and travel.

Food

Coffee breaks will be provided at the conference. Lunches are excluded.

European Conference on Molten Salt Rector Technology (EUROMOST)
1st European Conference on Molten Salt Rector Technology (EUROMOST)
EU, 2026