Background
Africa’s energy demand is rising rapidly, driven by population growth, industrialisation, and the need for resilient, low-carbon development. Nuclear energy offers a reliable, sustainable, and climate-friendly solution capable of supporting long-term economic transformation. Kenya, through the Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA), is progressing steadily in its nuclear power programme. To support regional dialogue and strengthen capacity, NuPEA and the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) will jointly host the International Conference on Nuclear Energy (ICoNE) in Nairobi.
ICoNE 2026 aims to bring together African governments, regulators, technical experts, academia, development partners and global nuclear institutions to explore how nuclear energy can drive Africa’s sustainable development and energy security.
Objectives
The goal of the conference is to bring together key stakeholders to discuss vital role of nuclear power in Africa, its contributions to addressing climate change, energy security, and sustainable development. Specifically it aims to:
- Promote high-level dialogue on the role of nuclear energy in Africa’s clean energy transition.
- Deepen technical understanding and policy readiness for nuclear power development.
- Share global best practices from the NEA and other international partners.
- Highlight Kenya’s progress and Africa’s growing nuclear leadership.
- Strengthen regional cooperation, capacity building, and stakeholder engagement.
Expected Outcomes
- Strengthened networks and partnerships among African and international nuclear stakeholders.
- Enhanced understanding of nuclear power’s role in addressing climate change, energy security, and sustainable development in Africa.
- Actionable policy recommendations for integrating nuclear energy into national and regional strategies.
- Knowledge exchange and capacity building to support Africa’s readiness for nuclear deployment.
- Enhanced public awareness and stakeholder confidence in nuclear energy.
Format
The three-day conference will feature high-level plenaries, technical sessions, panel discussions, breakout capacity-building workshops, and networking sessions.
Participants
Policymakers, nuclear regulators, technical experts, academia, youth and women in nuclear networks, industry players, civil society, media, and international organizations.
Information on how to participate/register
Interested participants are invited to register here. All registrations will be reviewed, and you will be informed once your registration has been approved.
Programme and practical information.
For details on the programme, logistics, visas, and other practical matters, please contact the conference secretariat at icone2026@nuclear.co.ke and copy icone.kenya@oecd.org.
Participation in this conference is free, but participants are responsible for covering any costs associated with their travel, visas, accomodation, insurance, subsistence and similar expenses.
When?
24th – 26th March 2026
Nairobi , Kenya
Contact Us
Registration and General Enquiries
icone2026@nuclear.co.ke
icone.kenya@oecd.org
Speaker Enquiries
iconespeakers@nuclear.co.ke
Exhibition and Sponsorship Enquiries
exhibition_sponsorship@nuclear.co.ke
Media Relations
mediarelations@nuclear.co.ke