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India Nuclear Energy Forum 2026

29–30 May 2026IIT Bombay, Mumbai

A platform curated by the IIT Bombay Research Hub for Green Energy and Sustainability (GESH IITB), the Department of Energy Sciences & Engineering, IIT Bombay, together with India Energy Network to create a robust Indian Nuclear Energy Ecosystem to achieve 100 GWe of nuclear power by 2047.

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India Nuclear Energy Forum 2026, 29–30 May 2026 at IIT Bombay, Mumbai

Next: INEF 2027 — Mumbai, India · September 2027

Objective

A robust Indian nuclear energy ecosystem

The primary objective is to create a robust Indian Nuclear Energy Ecosystem, which encompasses all stakeholders — central and state government agencies, regulatory bodies, nuclear operators (including new and prospective private and public NPP operators), and the nuclear vendor ecosystem (including manufacturing companies, EPC contractors, system integrators, system / equipment / component suppliers, service providers, R&D and academic institutions, and start-ups).

Such a forum, involving Indian and foreign players in nuclear energy, will deliberate and give inputs for the successful realisation of India’s Nuclear Energy Vision. The event will comprise keynote lectures, panel discussions, an exhibition, poster sessions and nuclear-newcomer guidance sessions, and will explore international collaboration.

Curated by

IIT Bombay, GESH IITB and India Nuclear Forum

IIT Bombay Research Hub for Green Energy and Sustainability (GESH IITB), Department of Energy Sciences & Engineering, IIT Bombay, and India Energy Network.

Preamble

The Indian government’s decision to pass the SHANTI Bill (Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India) has generated high enthusiasm among the Indian and global nuclear energy community. The ambitious goal of achieving 100 GWe of nuclear power capacity by 2047 in India will require an estimated investment of more than $250 billion. India’s nuclear power business opportunity is massive. Such a push calls for preparations in India on multiple frontiers.

To put this into perspective, the United States, which began commercial nuclear power generation in the mid-1950s, has developed about 97 GWe of installed nuclear power capacity across 93 plants. India plans to achieve in 2–3 decades what has taken more than 7 decades in the USA. This mission of 100 GWe can definitely be achieved. A lot of preparation is needed.

One of the key requirements is the creation of a strong, cohesive nuclear energy ecosystem that includes all stakeholders — government agencies, nuclear operators, the nuclear vendor base, and nuclear technology providers — as depicted in the table below. The India nuclear energy growth story has to ensure the success of all stakeholders. India Nuclear Energy Forum strives to create a platform for discussion, coordination and enablement of India’s nuclear energy business participants. India’s nuclear power business can be successful when all the participants in the nuclear energy ecosystem collaborate to make India’s nuclear energy dream successful.

Stakeholders of the nuclear energy ecosystem: government agencies, prospective nuclear operators, the nuclear vendor and support base, and nuclear technology providers — The stakeholders of India’s nuclear energy ecosystem.

Session themes

All sessions are covered under these themes

Guidance for new nuclear operators

Covers the legal, regulatory and compliance mechanisms to start nuclear power plants. Prospective private and public nuclear operators will be guided by government and regulatory authorities on licensing and compliance requirements, and on how to start nuclear power plants. Officials from the Ministry of Power, Department of Atomic Energy, Atomic Energy Regulatory Board and other government departments have been invited. Participants from new prospective nuclear power plant operators from the private and public sectors will be the beneficiaries of this session.

Guidance for the nuclear supply chain

Guidance on quality requirements and business opportunities in the Indian nuclear business for manufacturers (including MSMEs), EPC contractors, system integrators, system / equipment / component suppliers, consultants and service providers to nuclear power plants — upcoming business opportunities, quality assurance requirements and the safety requirements to become a part of the nuclear supply chain. Entities from the department of nuclear energy, NPCIL, ITER, exhibitors and other prospective nuclear operators will describe their procurement requirements and policies.

III

Nuclear technologies

Large NPP reactors, SMRs / MMRs, the nuclear fuel cycle and more. Indian and global NPP reactor technology providers, nuclear fuel cycle technology providers and other relevant technology providers will showcase their technologies.

Human capital development

Developing academic programmes, skill development programmes and training initiatives for nuclear energy growth. Academic institutions and training and skill development organisations will deliberate on methods to develop academic programmes to produce the engineers and skilled technicians needed for nuclear energy growth.

Collaborative R&D / innovation in nuclear

Creating a collaborative R&D framework for innovation, R&D and the promotion of start-ups in nuclear energy, and industry–academia collaboration for R&D.

Programme

Two days, twelve sessions

Programme schedule (PDF)

8:30 – 9:30 AM
Registration, networking, tea & exhibitions· SJ Mehta School of Management entrance corridor
9:30 – 11:00 AM
Inaugural Session
Inauguration
PC Saxena Auditorium
Programme
- Welcome — Prof. Shireesh Kedare, Director, IIT Bombay
- About IITB nuclear initiatives — Prof. Suneet Singh, IIT Bombay
- Context setting for INEF-2026 — Dr. S. Shamasundar, MD, ProSIM
- Address — Dr Anil Kakodkar, Former Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission of India
- Address — D K Shukla, Former Chairman, AERB
- Address — Dr. A K Nayak, Former Head, NCPW, DAE
- Address — Anil Parab, Whole-time Director and Board Member, L&T
- Vote of thanks — Prof. Venkat Ramadesigan, IIT Bombay
11:00 – 11:45 AM
Tea
11:45 AM – 1:15 PM
Session 1
Business opportunities for vendors in the nuclear energy sector & supply chain development
PC Saxena Auditorium
Current and upcoming opportunities in the nuclear energy sector for vendors (from NPCIL, EDF and so on). Requirements, challenges, and the preparation needed to qualify and realise the business potential — expertise in design and engineering, quality assurance and the safety requirements to become preferred vendors to the nuclear power sector.
Chair:
Umesh Chandra, India Energy Network
Keynote:
Laurent Olivier, Head, Supply Chain, EDF France — “Business opportunities for the Indian supply chain for EPR units of EDF”
Coordinator:
Harsharaj
Panelists
- V. K. Trivedi, Associate Director (Contracts & Material Management), NPCIL — Business opportunities for vendors in NPCIL
- Robin Kumar, Chief Engineer, Quality Assurance, NPCIL — Quality assurance requirements expected of vendors for the nuclear power sector
- Partha Sarathi Das, GM, BU Head, Nuclear, BHEL (TBC)
- Dr. Nitendra Singh, Stakeholder & Public-Private Engagement Coordinator, ITER Organization, France
11:45 AM – 1:15 PM
Session 2Parallel session
Concerns & expectations of new nuclear operators
School of Management (SoM) Auditorium
Consolidating the concerns and expectations of prospective nuclear operators about establishing a nuclear power plant. All such concerns will be compiled and presented to the appropriate authorities.
Chair:
Vivek Sharma, Business Head — Nuclear; Group Head — Energy Strategy
Keynote:
A P Samal, CGM Nuclear Cell, NTPC; CEO, NTPC Parmanu Urja Nigam Ltd.
Coordinator:
Tejas N
Panelists
- Ranjay Sharan, President, Nuclear Energy Business, Reliance (former Director Projects, NPCIL)
- S K Sharma, Director, Jindal Nuclear (former CMD, NPCIL)
- Somes Bandyopadhyay, MD, Gujarat State Electricity Board
- Narendra Wadwa, CEO, Bajaj Energy
- Swapan Kataria, CEO, Thor Atomic
- C P Tiwari, Tata Power
1:15 – 2:30 PM
Lunch
2:30 – 4:00 PM
Session 3
Steps to set up and operate a nuclear power plant
PC Saxena Auditorium
Senior practitioners with decades of experience explain the generic methods of setting up and operating a nuclear power plant — regulatory, project management and operational aspects. The licensing and regulatory framework is being redrafted post SHANTI Bill; this session gives participants a broad overview.
Chair:
Thomas Mathew, Former Executive Director, NPCIL
Keynote:
D K Shukla, Former Chairman, AERB — Regulatory framework to set up and operate nuclear power plants
Coordinator:
Nishanth
Panelists
- S K Malaviya, Executive Director, NPCIL — Operation of nuclear power plants
- Arvind Shrivastava, Former Associate Director and Civil Group Head, NPCIL — Site selection, geotechnical and geological considerations, site preparation
- Rohit A Banerjee, Former Director Projects, NPCIL — Project management of nuclear power plants
4:00 – 4:45 PM
Tea
4:45 – 6:15 PM
Session 4
Nuclear reactor technologies including SMR / MMR
PC Saxena Auditorium
Different nuclear reactor technologies including SMRs and MMRs, discussed by the technology majors.
Chair:
Dr A K Nayak, Dean, Research, Somaiya Vidyavihar University; former Head, NCPW, DAE
Coordinator:
Pratheek Ranjan
Panelists
- Thomas Jam Pedersen, Co-Founder & CEO, Copenhagen Atomics
- Dr S Kalirajan, MD, EDF India
- Dr Sylvain Nizou, CEO, HEXANA
- Cambridge Atomworks
- Rosatom (TBC)
- Dr Alok Mishra, MD, Westinghouse India
4:45 – 6:15 PM
Session 5Parallel session
Nuclear fuel supply
School of Management (SoM) Auditorium
Issues related to the technology of the nuclear fuel supply chain.
Chair:
Kailas Agarwal, Former Director, NRB-BARC and Specialist at IAEA
Keynote:
Martin Hjelmeland, Consultant, Thor Atomic, Norway
Coordinator:
Shane Stuart
Panelists
- Mehul Shah, CEO, Clean Core
- Dr (Ms) Marta Nogaz, Framatome, France
- Dr (Ms) Umashankari, BARC
- Dr Phillip Fernando, Former Associate Director, NPCIL
- Vladimir Finov, Director, TENEX India
6:15 – 7:30 PM
Session 6
Nuclear start-ups / nuclear vendors
PC Saxena Auditorium
Start-ups and MSMEs, who play a critical role in the expansion of nuclear energy in India, make brief presentations on their products and services.
Chair:
K U Agarwal, Executive Director, TENEX (former Associate Director, NPCIL)
Coordinator:
Ojas Yadav
Panelists
- Jayakrishna, Team Leader, ProSIM R&D Pvt Ltd — Overview of ASME B&PV Code Sec III (Nuclear Facility Components)
- Clean Earth Energy Solutions (CEES)
- Precision Equipment
- MASCOT Valves Pvt Ltd
- Pradeep Bhat, Co-Founder & CEO, PolyEnergetics
6:15 – 7:30 PM
Session 7Parallel session
Economics of nuclear power plants
School of Management (SoM) Auditorium
The economics of a nuclear power plant — CAPEX and OPEX, project execution costs and all other costs that determine the LCOE (levelised cost of electricity) — and the importance of cost control and areas for optimisation.
Chair:
Prof Venkat, IIT Bombay
Keynote:
Stephane Salib, Head of Financial Structuring, EDF, France
Coordinator:
Santosh Mankani
Panelists
- Pratik Agrawal, Executive Director, NPCIL
- M I Joy, VP, Reliance Industries Limited
- Sourabh Agarwal, President, Jindal Nuclear Power Private Limited
- Rudhi Pradhan, Lead — Strategy, Accenture
7:30 – 9:00 PM
Dinner

Committee

Organising & advisory committee

Dr Anil Kakodkar
Former Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission, Govt of India
Dr Shamasundar S
ProSIM R&D Pvt Ltd, India Energy Network
Prof Shireesh Kedare
Director, IIT Bombay
Prof Venkatasailanathan Ramadesigan
IIT Bombay
Prof Suneet Singh
IIT Bombay
Dr Arun Kumar Nayak
Dean Research, Somaiya Vidyavihar University; Former Head, NCPW, Department of Atomic Energy
Mr Umesh Chandra
India Energy Network
Mr Kailash Agarwal
Former Director, NRG-BARC & Former Specialist, IAEA
View CV
Dr Nagaraja R
CMD, Power R&D Corporation, Bengaluru; India Energy Network
Mr Rama Mohan N
Former Executive Director, NPCIL
Dr Alok Mishra
MD, Westinghouse India
Mr Arnaud Lefevre
CEO, Dynatom, Switzerland
Mr Ashish Tandon
MD, Assystem India
Dr Kalirajan S
MD, EDF India
Mr K U Agarwal
Executive Director, TENEX India; Joint Secretary, Indian Nuclear Society
Mr G D Mittal
Vice President, Indian Nuclear Society
View CV
Mr Navnit Nair
MD, Framatome India
Dr Nawal Prinja
Former Technical Director — Nuclear, Jacobs
View CV
Dr Samyak Munot
VP, Indian Youth Nuclear Society Research Foundation
View CV
Dr Nitendra Singh
IYNS Research Foundation
Mr Ujjwal Bhattacharya
CMD, STEAG India; Former Director — Projects, NTPC
Dr Venkataraman B
Former Director, IGCAR, Dept. of Atomic Energy
Mr Vijay Joshi
Director, Rosatom India
Mr Thomas Mathew
Former Executive Director, NPCIL
Mr Ranjay Sharan
Former Director — Projects, NPCIL
View CV
Dr Kallol Roy
Visiting Professor, IIT Madras; Former CMD, BHAVINI, Dept. of Atomic Energy

Sponsors & exhibitors

Platinum sponsor

Thor Atomic

Exhibitors

Sponsorship & exhibition opportunities

Packages as offered for INEF 2026. For INEF 2027 opportunities, register your interest and the team will share the details.

Details	Premium Exhibitor	Standard Exhibitor	Poster Display
Regular (on / before 15 April 2026)	Rs 3,00,000 + 18% GST (US $3,500)	Rs 1,50,000 + 18% GST (US $1,750)	Rs 50,000 + 18% GST (US $600)
Late fee (after 15 April 2026)	Rs 4,00,000 + 18% GST (US $4,700)	Rs 2,00,000 + 18% GST (US $2,350)	Rs 75,000 + 18% GST (US $900)
Brochure distribution
Add to web directory
Complimentary membership of India Nuclear Energy Forum
Number of delegates	3	2	1
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Half colour page ad in souvenir
Full page colour ad in souvenir
Panelist in sessions*
Display of logo in seminar halls

* Subject to availability of slots; filled on a first-come-first-served basis. Platinum / Gold / Silver sponsorships were discussed and customised.

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India Nuclear Energy Forum 2026

A robust Indian nuclear energy ecosystem

All sessions are covered under these themes

Guidance for new nuclear operators

Guidance for the nuclear supply chain

Nuclear technologies

Human capital development

Collaborative R&D / innovation in nuclear

Two days, twelve sessions

Inauguration

Business opportunities for vendors in the nuclear energy sector & supply chain development

Concerns & expectations of new nuclear operators

Steps to set up and operate a nuclear power plant

Nuclear reactor technologies including SMR / MMR

Nuclear fuel supply

Nuclear start-ups / nuclear vendors

Economics of nuclear power plants

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