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International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)@SIEW Forum

Organiser Energy Market Authority and International Atomic Energy Agency
Date 27 Oct 2026, 15:30 - 17:10 hrs
Venue Marina Bay Sands Singapore

As countries pursue net-zero ambitions while strengthening energy security, nuclear energy is re-emerging as a reliable, low-carbon source of electricity. Global momentum has accelerated following COP28, with growing interest in advanced nuclear technologies, particularly Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), alongside greater support from international financial institutions and renewed investment in nuclear infrastructure.

Against this backdrop, the Energy Market Authority (EMA) of Singapore and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) are pleased to convene the inaugural IAEA @ SIEW Forum with the theme “Atoms for Asia: Unlocking a Secure & Low-Carbon Future”. Bringing together policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, financiers and experts, the forum will examine how ASEAN and the wider region can safely and responsibly unlock the potential of nuclear energy through enabling policies, financing, innovation, and international cooperation.

The discussions will explore the technologies shaping the future of nuclear power, the regulatory and institutional capabilities required for successful deployment, and the role of the IAEA's Milestones Approach in supporting newcomer countries.

Time (GMT +8) Programme
15:30 - 15:35 hrs Welcome Remarks by Singapore
15:35 - 15:40 hrs Opening Address by IAEA Deputy Director General and Head of the Department of Nuclear Energy Mikhail Chudakov
15:40 - 15:45 hrs Presentation by IAEA - The Global Nuclear Landscape: Trends, Opportunities and the Road Ahead

An overview of global nuclear developments and emerging technologies, in the region.
15:45 - 16:25 hrs Panel 1: Creating an Enabling Environment: Policies, Financing and Partnerships for Nuclear Deployment

As nuclear energy experiences a global resurgence, the conditions for successful deployment extend well beyond technology. This session examines how governments, financial institutions, and industry can work together to develop policy frameworks, financing mechanisms, and international partnerships needed to bring nuclear programmes to fruition

Topics for Discussion:

  • Policy and regulatory conditions that underpin long-term investor and developer confidence
  • Financing structures and risk-sharing mechanisms that unlock capital for nuclear projects
  • Bilateral, multilateral and technology transfer frameworks that support nuclear newcomers
16:25 - 17:05 hrs Panel 2: Building the Future: Innovation, Infrastructure and Readiness for Advanced Nuclear Technologies

As advanced nuclear technologies move closer to commercial deployment, ambition must be matched by readiness. This session examines the practical foundations required, from infrastructure and supply chains to workforce capabilities and institutional capacity. The panel will explore how countries can position themselves to successfully deploy advanced nuclear technologies.

Topics for Discussion:

  • Global technology trends and deployment pathways across SMRs and advanced reactors, and the potential role of nuclear energy in ASEAN's evolving power systems and industrial hubs
  • Infrastructure, supply chain, and industrial base requirements for nuclear construction and operations
  • Applying the IAEA Milestones Approach and INIR process to build regulatory, technical, and emergency preparedness capabilities for newcomer countries
  • Workforce development, institutional capacity-building, and lessons from international experience on safety, governance, and long-term public trust
17:05 - 17:10 hrs Closing Remarks by EMA and the IAEA

*Programme subject to change