Workshops provide the nuclear energy industry with the chance to explore gaps, discuss opportunities, and discover solutions to a range of critical subjects that impact existing and advanced nuclear technologies.
Below you will find a list of key workshops presented by prominent industry organizations, including GAIN. When possible, we’ve included pre- and post-event resources. For more information, please contact Teresa Krynicki, Administrative Coordinator, at [email protected] or 208-526-3193.
Upcoming Workshops
Past Workshops
2026 Nuclear Facilities and Safeguards Experience (NFASE)
- October 5, 2026
- - October 9, 2026
NFASE 2026 is hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) in partnership with the European Commission (Euratom Safeguards). The five-day experience is designed to strengthen advanced and small modular reactor developers’ understanding of European regulatory requirements and international nuclear safeguards.
4th Annual Workshop on Int’l Safeguards and Security by Design
- September 21, 2026
- - September 25, 2026
Does your nuclear technology have the potential to change the world? Then, this workshop is for you! Brought to you by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration, this workshop is for U.S. developers of advanced and small modular reactors (A/SMRs) and associated fuel cycle facilities who plan to export globally.
Multi-Physics Model Validation and Uncertainty Quantification of SMR Simulators and Digital Twins
- May 20, 2026
- - May 21, 2026
Through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Consortium for Strategic Revitalization of Cyber-Physical Nuclear Infrastructure for Advanced Small Modular Reactors, North Carolina State University will be hosting an in-person workshop on Multi-Physics Model Validation and Uncertainty Quantification of SMR Simulators and Digital Twins.
ANL National Lab Visit
- May 19, 2026
- - May 20, 2026
Industry toured Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) to understand ongoing nuclear research and capabilities at the laboratory. Industry met with ANL technical points of contact to discuss capabilities and identify potential future collaboration opportunities.
Advanced Reactor Physical Security Workshop
- March 2, 2026
- - March 6, 2026
ORNL’s annual Molten Salt Reactor Workshop is the leading forum to discuss the latest MSR research and development programs, technology advancements, international collaborations, and the progress of demonstration efforts. Please join us this year for an exciting and informative program, active discussions that advance our understanding of our challenges and opportunities, and networking that builds the partnerships essential to our future.
2025 Molten Salt Reactor Workshop
- November 18, 2025
- - November 20, 2025
ORNL’s annual Molten Salt Reactor Workshop is the leading forum to discuss the latest MSR research and development programs, technology advancements, international collaborations, and the progress of demonstration efforts. Please join us this year for an exciting and informative program, active discussions that advance our understanding of our challenges and opportunities, and networking that builds the partnerships essential to our future.
INL National Lab Visit
- November 4, 2025
- - November 6, 2025
Industry toured Idaho National Laboratory (INL) to understand ongoing nuclear research and capabilities at the laboratory. Industry met with INL technical points of contact to discuss capabilities and identify potential future collaboration opportunities.
The 3rd Annual Workshop on International Safeguards & Security by Design
- September 3, 2025
- - September 5, 2025
Brought to you by the U.S. Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration, this invaluable workshop is for developers of advanced and small modular reactors and associated fuel cycle facilities who plan to export globally.
Foundations of Irradiation Testing: A Workshop for Researchers
- July 8, 2025
- - July 10, 2025
The Nuclear Science User Facilities (NSUF) program office is excited to announce Foundations of Irradiation Testing: A Workshop for Researchers. This event is for students, faculty and industry researchers eager to expand their expertise in the cutting-edge field of nuclear materials science and engineering
2024 Molten Salt Reactor Workshop
- November 5, 2024
- - November 7, 2024
The 10th annual Molten Salt Reactor (MSR) Workshop is a leading forum to discuss molten salt technology advances. MSRs are a promising class of advanced nuclear reactors rapidly progressing toward demonstrations. The MSR workshop, held Nov. 5-7th 2024 in Knoxville, TN, provides a forum for sharing information and status on MSR research and development programs, technology advancements, international collaborations, and the progress of demonstration efforts.