The main theme of the Baltic Nuclear Energy Forum 2026 will be the importance of nuclear energy in building secure, stable and resilient societies. A meeting of experts, policy makers and industry representatives is ahead, who will discuss how modern nuclear technologies, responsible financing models and international cooperation can strengthen the foundations of the European energy system. The event will take place on March 19-20 at the European Solidarity Center in Gdansk.
According to the organizers, this year’s edition will discuss topics such as nuclear power development strategies in Europe, the development of large and small reactors in the context of the energy transition, national value and competence chains, and innovations shaping the future of the sector, among others.
“The experience of the two editions of BNEF has shown that the greatest value of the conference is the combination of substantive knowledge with the opportunity for direct exchange of experience. That’s why during the Forum we focus not only on inspiring debates, thematic sessions, workshops and study visits, but also on networking and relationship building among participants. In the third edition of the Forum, we continue the idea of creating a variety of meeting formats and spaces conducive to dialogue, which enable even more effective networking between experts, investors and decision-makers from Poland and abroad. As in previous years, there will be no shortage of leading representatives of the nuclear industry from home and abroad, who will share practical experiences, inspiring examples and a vision of the sector’s development in the coming years” – informs the organizers.
The scientific committee of the Baltic Nuclear Energy Forum 2026 includes dr. hab. Sylwia Mrozowska, prof. UG, Director of the Center for Sustainable Development, UG Rector’s plenipotentiary for cooperation with the nuclear sector, President of the UG special purpose vehicle Univentum Labs. As part of the conference, she is co-leading a debate on March 19 entitled. “Pomeranian nuclear ecosystem: synergy of business, education and local government”. The discussion will focus on building regional competitive advantages: cooperation between companies and universities in personnel training, the creation of industrial clusters, the development of local specializations (service, logistics, accompanying services) and the role of local governments in creating a friendly business environment. Participants will include:
- Marcin Jaskólski – Gdansk University of Technology (co-moderator)
- Beata Rutkiewicz – Governor of Pomerania
- Stanisław Szultka – Marshal’s Office of Pomorskie Voivodeship
- Grzegorz Maj – Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe Sp. z o.o.
- Piotr Ciechowicz – Pomerania Development Agency S.A.
- Dariusz Mikielewicz – Gdansk University of Technology
Dr. hab. Sylwia Mrozowska, prof. UG will also take part in the debate a day later, on March 20, entitled “Education and Tourism as a Driving Force. “Education and tourism as a driving force for the development of nuclear power regions”. The debate will discuss, among other things, models of information and education centers operating at nuclear power plants. An important thread will also be the issue of introducing the centers into the tourist offer and cooperation with the local tourism industry. The debate will be moderated by Miłosz Wojtyna (University of Gdansk), and will be attended by:
- Sylwia Mrozowska – University of Gdansk
- Julia Ziolkowska – University of Gdansk
- Martin Mansfeld – KSU
- Renata Kierepko – Institute of Nuclear Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences (IFJ PAN)
- Katarzyna Zasadni – Women in Nuclear Netherlands
The organizers of the Baltic Nuclear Energy Forum 2026 are: Business for Climate Foundation, Fahrenheit Universities and Global Compact Network Poland. More information about the event and registration: https://bnef.pl/