Nuclear Professionals Conference 2026

The Nuclear Institute Professionals Conference in May 2026 is dedicated solely to supporting the personal and professional development of those in the nuclear sector, regardless of role specialism.

This conference is designed to provide a dedicated programme that supports career progression, showcasing the full spectrum of nuclear skill across technical and non-technical disciplines. There will be seven themed zones with dedicated tracks that you can follow flexibly throughout the day.

Leadership
EDI
Business Services
Mentoring
Technology
Wellbeing
Careers

Find out more about the Professionals Conference then return to this page to make your booking.

North West Branch Annual Dinner

Following the conference will be the Nuclear Institute North West Branch Annual Dinner. 2026 will be the 77th year of this flagship event that regularly welcomes over 600 attendees, allowing conference attendees additional networking opportunities in a social setting.

Tickets are available for the conference, the dinner, or discounted combined tickets for both.

Who should attend?

The conference is aimed at nuclear professionals across all disciplines including science, engineering, business services (such as finance, HR, marketing, IT, project management) and academia who are interested in their professional development, specifically around:

Professional registration support
Access guidance on achieving chartership and maintaining CPD compliance. This is a direct route to strengthening your professional standing within the sector.
Alignment with the Nuclear Professionalism Standard®
Build experience to support an application for Member (MNucI) or Fellow (FNucI), demonstrating you can consistently uphold the highest standards of nuclear safety culture, professional ethics, and personal responsibility
Discounted Access & Added Value
Tickets include Nuclear Institute membership for non-members, making it an ideal opportunity to introduce colleagues to the Institute’s benefits. Limited free tickets will be available for students, reinforcing our commitment to inclusivity.
Mentorship & Community Building
Engage with our mentorship programme and complimentary stakeholder groups, such as Women in Nuclear UK. Build a network that supports your career journey and creates new opportunities.
CPD-Accredited Learning
Workshop and panels will be CPD-accredited, ensuring that your time at the conference contributes directly to your professional development goals.

Ticket prices

EarlyBird - There are a limited number of EarlyBird priced places if you book by the 28 February

Ticket type	Member type	EarlyBird Cost (excl VAT)	Non-EarlyBird Cost (excl VAT)
Individual Place Conference only	NI Member	£175	£200
	YGN Member	£175	£175
	Non-member*	£275	£300
	Student Member	£40	£40
	Student Non-member**	£95	£95
Individual Place Conference & North West Dinner	NI Member	£325	£370
	YGN Member	£325	£345
	Non-member*	£425	£490
	Student Member	£220	£220
	Student Non-member**	£290	£290
10 Places Conference only	NI Member	£1575	£1800
	YGN Member	£1575	£1575
	Non-member*	£2475	£2700
10 Places Conference & North West Dinner	NI Member	£3025	£3400
	YGN Member	£3025	£3400
	Non-member*	£3925	£4600

Nuclear Institute Membership Offer
* Includes Nuclear Institute Associate membership, pro rata until the end of 2026.
** Includes Nuclear Institute Affiliate membership, pro rata until the end of 2026. To be considered for a student place please email your course details to events@nuclearinst.com

Sponsorship

Please contact events@nuclearinst.com to check sponsor availability and to proceed with booking.

Sponsorship Brochure