The international discussion platform covers issues ranging from advanced nuclear technologies to net-zero economies
On March 25 and 26, Russia’s resort city of Sochi hosts the 13th international ATOMEXPO exhibition and forum. The event is focused on the expansion of advanced nuclear technologies in Russia and worldwide in a bid to boost energy independence, achieve a sustainable and safe environment, and secure high living standards for the world.
Repowering Russia
Russia, one of the world’s largest nuclear energy producers, has long been known for its outstanding experience in the atomic industry and currently dominates the global nuclear supply chain. It has a fleet of 36 reactors, and 19 reactors operating overseas – the largest number globally and, despite growing pressure from the EU and the US, it maintains a strong global influence in nuclear power. Many countries worldwide rely on atomic know-how from Russia to run their power plants.
In 14 years, ATOMEXPO has transformed itself from a Russian nuclear industry event with occasional participation from foreign partners into a global nuclear industry discussion platform. The forum is designed to promote the nuclear industry and provide business opportunities for domestic and international companies.
“This year’s forum will be record-breaking both in terms of the total number of countries participating in ATOMEXPO – nearly 80, and in terms of newcomer countries – about 10. We’re also going to see record figures in the number of ministers and foreign companies taking part in the event,” said Aleksey Likhachev, the head of Russia’s atomic energy agency, Rosatom.
“This year, we have covered almost all continents and regions, and expanded our agenda beyond purely nuclear industry to include a range of non-energy areas.”
The agenda of the ATOMEXPO 2024 includes global issues such as carbon-free energy, responsible approaches to the environment and natural resources, “green” investments, and international partnership for sustainable development. It has attracted more than 4,500 delegates and guests, bringing together executives from major Russian and international companies in the sector, government agencies, research and scientific organizations, and prominent nuclear industry experts.
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Special guests and participants include deputy director general and head of the Department of Nuclear Energy at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Mikhail Chudakov; Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto; Burundi’s Minister of Hydraulics, Energy and Mines Ibrahim Uwizeye; and Serbian Health Minister Danica Grujicic. The forum will host 40 round-table events and business sessions.