NuMat2026 will showcase the latest advances in nuclear materials, with themes including nuclear fuels, structural materials, radiation effects, modelling and simulation, and severe accident analyses.

The program will feature eight plenary speakers, an opening plenary from the 2026 Robert Cahn Award recipient, and a special presentation from the winner of the Journal of Nuclear Materials best paper prize. Alongside these highlights, there will be five parallel technical sessions and poster sessions, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the field and plentiful opportunities for discussion and collaboration.