General FAQ

The India Nuclear Energy Forum 2027 (INEF 2027) is an industry-focused event designed to bring together stakeholders from India’s and the international nuclear energy sectors. The forum will provide a platform for discussions on nuclear energy development, technology, manufacturing, supply chains, investment opportunities, and collaboration across the nuclear ecosystem.

INEF 2027 is scheduled for 23–25 September 2027 in Mumbai, India. Details regarding the venue, registration process, programme, and participation packages will be announced by the organisers.

The theme of INEF 2027 is “Towards Creating a Robust India Nuclear Energy Ecosystem.”

The theme reflects the need to strengthen India’s nuclear industry through technology development, domestic manufacturing, qualified suppliers, investment, skilled professionals, and international collaboration.

The central objective of INEF 2027 is to support India’s nuclear energy ambitions by encouraging dialogue and collaboration among stakeholders across the nuclear value chain. INEF 2027 will focus on policy advocacy, technology development, supply-chain partnerships, and investment opportunities that can contribute to India’s long-term nuclear energy growth.

INEF 2027 is organised by India Nuclear Forum (INF), an industry-oriented platform focused on connecting stakeholders across the nuclear energy ecosystem. Through its industry engagement and knowledge-sharing activities, India Nuclear Forum aims to facilitate meaningful connections among technology providers, manufacturers, suppliers, utilities, engineering companies, researchers, and other stakeholders.

India’s ambition to expand nuclear power capacity creates opportunities and challenges across the entire industry. The sector will need to strengthen manufacturing capabilities, supplier qualification, engineering expertise, technology development, financing, and project execution.

INEF 2027 will provide a forum for industry stakeholders to discuss these requirements, identify areas for collaboration, and explore opportunities emerging from India’s nuclear energy expansion.

INEF 2027 is relevant to professionals and organisations working in, supplying to, investing in, or exploring opportunities in the nuclear energy sector. Potential participants include:

• Nuclear power plant operators and utilities
• Nuclear engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) companies
• Equipment manufacturers and industrial suppliers
• Nuclear-grade material manufacturers
• MSMEs and emerging technology companies
• Instrumentation, control, automation, and electrical engineering companies
• Quality assurance, inspection, testing, and certification organisations
• Research institutions, universities, and technology developers
• Nuclear energy consultants and professional service providers
• Investors, financial institutions, and strategic partners
• International nuclear industry organisations

Yes. Companies exploring entry into the nuclear supply chain can benefit from the forum. INEF 2027 can help prospective suppliers understand industry requirements, identify potential areas of collaboration, and learn about the importance of nuclear quality assurance, technical qualification, regulatory compliance, and long-term supplier development.

However, participation does not automatically qualify a company to supply nuclear projects. Individual suppliers must meet the applicable technical, quality, regulatory, and procurement requirements.

Yes. MSMEs and startups can use the forum to understand emerging requirements, showcase relevant capabilities, and explore potential collaborations with established industry players. Companies working in advanced materials, precision engineering, manufacturing, digital technologies, robotics, inspection, testing, and industrial services may find opportunities to engage with the nuclear ecosystem.

The suitability of a product or service for nuclear applications will depend on the relevant project requirements and qualification processes.

Yes. International companies and organisations interested in India’s nuclear energy market are potential participants. The forum offers an opportunity to engage with Indian industry stakeholders, explore technology partnerships, assess manufacturing and supply-chain collaboration, and understand areas of mutual interest.

Companies should independently assess applicable Indian laws, regulatory requirements, procurement conditions, and market-entry considerations before pursuing specific business opportunities.

Participants can explore opportunities across several areas of the nuclear value chain, including:

• Nuclear-grade components and materials
• Reactor systems and associated equipment
• Electrical systems and instrumentation and control
• Manufacturing, fabrication, and precision engineering
• Engineering, procurement, and construction services
• Inspection, testing, and non-destructive examination
• Quality assurance and supplier qualification
• Digitalisation, automation, and advanced technologies
• Nuclear fuel-cycle technologies and related services
• Operations, maintenance, and lifecycle services
• Decommissioning and waste-management technologies

Networking and industry engagement are important objectives of the forum. Participants will have opportunities to connect with relevant stakeholders through the event programme and any networking activities announced by the organisers. The final programme and specific networking formats will be communicated closer to the event.

INEF 2027 is intended to facilitate interaction across the nuclear energy ecosystem. Manufacturers, service providers, EPC companies, technology developers, and other stakeholders can use the event to introduce their capabilities and explore potential partnerships.

However, meetings with specific organisations, access to particular decision-makers, and the conclusion of business agreements cannot be guaranteed.

Companies interested in presenting their products, services, technologies, or manufacturing capabilities can explore exhibitor participation.

Exhibition opportunities, available space, packages, pricing, and booking procedures will be communicated by the organisers. Companies should contact the event team for the latest exhibitor information.

Yes. Organisations interested in supporting INEF 2027 can explore sponsorship opportunities. Sponsorship can provide opportunities for industry visibility and engagement with a relevant professional audience.

Available packages and benefits will depend on the sponsorship options announced by the organisers. Interested organisations should contact the INEF 2027 team to discuss suitable options.

Professionals and researchers interested in contributing technical or industry perspectives can explore the paper-submission opportunity. The organisers will announce the submission procedure, subject areas, important dates, formatting requirements, and selection process. Prospective authors should follow the official call for papers when it is released.

Potential areas of interest may include:

• Nuclear reactor technologies and engineering
• Nuclear-grade manufacturing and materials
• Indigenous technology development
• Nuclear supply-chain localisation
• Quality assurance and supplier qualification
• Safety, reliability, and lifecycle management
• Small modular reactors and advanced reactor concepts
• Digital technologies and automation
• Nuclear fuel-cycle technologies
• Project execution and infrastructure development
• Waste management and decommissioning
• Nuclear workforce development and skills

Industry professionals can explore opportunities to contribute through papers, presentations, panel discussions, or other knowledge-sharing formats, subject to the programme and selection process.

Practical insights on manufacturing challenges, supplier development, project execution, quality systems, and technology implementation can help strengthen industry-wide understanding. Details of the available contribution formats will be announced by the organisers.

Registration information will be published through the official India Nuclear Forum website and event communications. Prospective participants should monitor the official announcements for registration opening dates, delegate categories, fees, and payment procedures.

Delegate fees and registration categories have not been confirmed yet. The organisers will announce the applicable fees and participation packages through official event communications.

Organisations interested in sending a team should contact the event organisers to enquire about group registration, corporate participation, and any applicable arrangements. Any group rates or special packages will be subject to the terms announced by the organisers.

Accommodation, travel support, hotel recommendations, and related arrangements have not been confirmed yet. Participants should await the official event guidance before making bookings based on any event-specific arrangements.

Companies interested in exhibiting or sponsoring can contact the INEF 2027 team to request information about available opportunities, packages, pricing, and participation conditions.

Early enquiries can help interested organisations assess their options and plan their participation.

The latest confirmed announcements, programme updates, registration information, and participation opportunities will be shared through the official India Nuclear Forum communication channels.

• INF website
• INEF 2027 section
• WhatsApp Channel
• WhatsApp chat
• LinkedIn page
• INEF 2027 brochure

India’s long-term nuclear power ambition requires coordinated development across power generation, engineering, manufacturing, supply chains, technology, human resources, and project delivery. INEF 2027 aims to bring relevant stakeholders together to discuss these requirements and identify opportunities for industry collaboration.

The forum supports industry dialogue around the ambition; it does not itself determine government policy, approve projects, or guarantee investment or procurement outcomes.

Domestic manufacturing and supplier development are important considerations for India’s nuclear energy expansion. The forum can facilitate discussions on manufacturing capability, technology partnerships, quality assurance, localisation, supplier qualification, and the development of a resilient domestic supply chain.

For manufacturers, the emphasis is on understanding the technical and quality requirements of nuclear applications rather than simply identifying products that can be manufactured locally.

The forum can help companies understand the sector, identify relevant stakeholders, and explore potential routes to collaboration. Companies seeking to enter the nuclear supply chain should also assess applicable quality-management requirements, technical specifications, traceability obligations, inspections, audits, and supplier-approval procedures.

Participation in INEF 2027 should be viewed as an opportunity to develop industry connections and knowledge — not as a substitute for formal supplier qualification.

Early engagement can help organisations assess the relevance of the event, identify suitable participation categories, prepare technical contributions, and consider exhibition or sponsorship opportunities. Companies planning to showcase specialised capabilities may also benefit from discussing their objectives with the organisers before finalising their participation.

The availability of particular packages and opportunities will depend on the arrangements announced by the event team.

For information about delegate participation, paper submissions, exhibition, sponsorship, or other event-related matters, please contact the organising team through the official INEF 2027 communication channels.

Prospective participants should mention their organisation, area of interest, and preferred participation category when making an enquiry.

• General event enquiries
• WhatsApp chat
• International participation

Organisations and professionals can explore four principal participation routes:

• Delegate — attend the forum and engage with industry discussions and stakeholders.
• Paper presenter — submit a paper for consideration under the official call for papers.
• Exhibitor — explore opportunities to showcase products, technologies, and services.
• Sponsor — discuss opportunities to support the event and increase visibility among relevant industry stakeholders.