Symposium Findings and Strategic Implications - Series 3
A Clear View of Where Global Nuclear Leaders Are Heading
In December 2025, the IAEA held its first global symposium on AI and Nuclear Energy, bringing together operators, regulators, national labs, ministries, and SMR developers. RTS attended every session and consolidated the most important insights into this concise Special Report.
This brief highlights the global signals that will shape nuclear strategy, regulation, supply-chain planning, and workforce development in 2026 and beyond.
This research brief explores:
- Where AI is already delivering measurable value in nuclear operations
- The biggest barriers to adoption, including workforce, supply chain, and governance challenges
- What regulators, utilities, and global leaders agree must come next
- How a workforce-first, nuclear-grade approach enables safe, practical AI deployment
Why It Matters
Electricity demand driven by AI is accelerating faster than grid infrastructure can adapt. Nuclear energy is emerging as the only scalable, reliable, and low-carbon solution capable of meeting that demand.
However, success is not guaranteed.
Without coordinated policy, modernized supply chains, and realistic deployment strategies, the gap between ambition and execution will widen. This report provides leaders with a clear-eyed view of what must change and where focus is required.
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