The Europe Nuclear Energy & SMR Conference 2024 (ENES 2024) held in Prague, Czech Republic on Nov.13-14th successfully, over 200 senior attendees from the Government & Regulators, Utilities & Operators, Large Reactor & SMRs, Fuel Cycle & Waste Management, Institute & Universities, Associations, EPC & Engineering Consulting, Professional Services, Leading Technology Firms, and Other Key Stakeholders joined this conference. More than 200 industry experts conducted indepth discussions on the following issues: how the industry solve key challenges such as lengthy regulatory approval processes, public opposition, financing constraints, human resources and skills shortages? What kind of strategies and approaches are needed for deploying SMRs soon in Europe? How to balance the pros and cons of spent fuel recycling and direct disposal for the sustainable and economical perspective? The two-day conference conducted fruitful discussions to address these challenges and implement strategic measures.

With the theme of “Elevating Europe's Energy Landscape with Nuclear Power: Secure, Sustainable, and Innovative”, the conference provided thorough updates on the civil nuclear industry in Czech Republic, Poland, France, Slovakia, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Italy, Slovenia, Finland. 

ENES 2024 has provided a favorable impetus for accelerating the progress of the European nuclear energy projects, assisting Europe in achieving its energy transition goals, and ensuring their safety, sustainability and economic viability.