Morning plenary 2: Nuclear energy and AI symbiosis
Sep 17, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AMCC1
Sep 17, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Description
Major industrial revolutions are often driven by a symbiotic relationship between energy and technology, in which a dominant power source and a breakthrough technology evolve together, each enabling and accelerating the development of the other. Nuclear-powered artificial intelligence (AI) and AI-enhanced nuclear energy systems are poised to evolve in a mutually reinforcing dynamic, positioning them at the forefront of an emerging industrial revolution capable of addressing the scale of the world’s energy challenges. As artificial intelligence drives unprecedented growth in computing demand, nuclear energy is emerging as a critical enabler. In parallel, artificial intelligence promises to accelerate licencing, facilitate construction and improve operations of nuclear power plants. This session will discuss the symbiosis of AI and nuclear, and assess deployment scenarios over the next five to ten years.