151st meeting of the Steering Committee of the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency held in Paris with the participation of the Hungarian Atomic Energy Authority

On 23–24 April 2026, the Steering Committee of the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (OECD NEA) held its 151st meeting in Paris, with the participation of the Hungarian Atomic Energy Authority (HAEA). OECD NEA Director General William D. Magwood delivered an opening address at the event highlighting the most significant developments of the recent period, noting the success of the NEA Global Forum Nuclear Education National Workshop, held in Poland on 17–18 March 2026, organized jointly by the NEA, Poland's Ministry of Energy, and the Warsaw University of Technology, and the inaugural Executive Leadership Workshop, held in Paris on 10–12 March 2026 which brought together senior decision-makers engaged in the development of the nuclear energy industry in Africa. Participants of the Steering Committee meeting further reviewed a report on scientific projects conducted under the guidance of the OECD NEA and held consultations on the preparation of the NEA's Strategic Plan for the 2029–2034 period.

During the meeting, a scientific project was also presented, that aims to support authorities, stakeholders, and nuclear industry experts to prepare for the so-called disruptive technologies by presenting innovations that aim to significantly cut costs, reduce construction time, and reshape traditional practices.

On the second day of the Steering Committee meeting the discussion focused on the impacts of export controls on global nuclear trade and cooperation, with experts from the sector presenting the issue from the perspectives of both government officials and nuclear industry stakeholders.