The Energy Market Authority (EMA) and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will launch the inaugural IAEA@SIEW Forum on 27 October 2026 at the 19th Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW). Held as part of the SIEW Summit, this year’s Forum will be centred on the theme “Atoms for Asia: Unlocking a Secure & Low-Carbon Future”.
With more countries exploring nuclear energy as a pathway to meet their energy security and climate goals, platforms such as the IAEA@SIEW Forum will play a key role in facilitating knowledge-sharing and informed discussions on nuclear energy. The Forum brings together policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, financiers and experts to examine how ASEAN and the wider region can safely and responsibly harness the potential of nuclear energy.
Across two panel sessions, this year’s discussions will delve into the policy frameworks, financing structures and international partnerships associated with nuclear power programmes, as well as the infrastructure, supply chain, workforce and institutional capabilities that would need to be developed. The Forum will also discuss the IAEA’s role in supporting countries considering nuclear power generation as part of their energy mix.
Dr Tan See Leng, Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) will be the Guest-of-Honour at the Forum. The Forum will feature speakers from EMA and IAEA, as well as government and industry speakers from Canada, China, France, Korea, the United Kingdom, the United States, as well as financial institutions. The full programme and list of speakers are in the Annex.
IAEA@SIEW will build on Singapore’s efforts to develop capabilities in nuclear science, safety and technology. In May 2026, Singapore announced that an IAEA Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review (INIR) Phase 1 Mission will be conducted in 2027, to assist Singapore in evaluating its readiness to make an informed decision on the potential deployment of advanced nuclear energy technologies for power generation.
Puah Kok Keong, Chief Executive of EMA, said, “As global interest in nuclear energy grows, it is important to deepen international dialogue and share experiences on the safe and responsible development of nuclear energy. While Singapore has not made a decision on nuclear energy, there is value in learning from international experience as we continue to build our capabilities and assess its potential. We are pleased to partner with the IAEA to convene the inaugural IAEA@SIEW Forum to strengthen international cooperation and dialogue on the potential role of nuclear energy in the global energy transition.”
Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of IAEA, said, “Nuclear energy can help Asia meet its growing demand for reliable power. Confidence grows through institutions that demonstrate competence and openness early and over time. The IAEA is there to support a country’s journey from beginning to end.”
SIEW 2026 will take place from 26 to 30 October 2026. More information on the inaugural IAEA@SIEW Forum is available at www.siew.gov.sg.
Annex: Programme and Speakers of the Inaugural IAEA@SIEW Forum
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About the Energy Market Authority
The Energy Market Authority (EMA) is a statutory board under the Singapore Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry. Through our work, we seek to build a clean energy future that is resilient, sustainable, and competitive. We aim to ensure a reliable and secure energy supply, promote effective competition in the energy market and develop a dynamic energy sector in Singapore. Visit www.ema.gov.sg for more information.
About the International Atomic Energy Agency
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) serves as the world's foremost intergovernmental forum for scientific and technical cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear technology. Established as an autonomous organization under the United Nations (UN) in 1957, the IAEA carries out programmes to maximize the useful contribution of nuclear technology to society while verifying its peaceful use. Visit www.iaea.org for more information.
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