Codes and Standards Development and Innovation for Fusion Energy Sector (CS-DIFE)

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) Group is hosting the 1st CS-DIFE (Codes and Standards Development and Innovation for Fusion Energy Sector) Workshop on Thursday, 19 November 2026 at their Culham Campus in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, UK.

The importance of codes and standards has been highlighted in the UK Fusion Energy Strategy, international standards initiatives, and the IAEA Technical Meeting on Experience in Codes and Standards for Fusion Technology. Collectively, these activities recognise that the successful commercialisation of fusion energy will require a robust and enabling framework of internationally recognised engineering practices, qualification methodologies, and standards.

This workshop represents an important step towards that goal. By bringing together experts from industry, academia, standards organisations, regulators, and fusion programmes, the event aims to strengthen collaboration and accelerate the development of fusion standards framework and solutions needed to support the deployment of fusion power plants in the UK and globally.

Workshop goals

This workshop will bring together industry and academia to introduce the fusion codes and standards programme, identify key challenges and opportunities, and strengthen collaboration across the sector. The outcomes will inform engagement with the British Standards Institution (BSI) and support a coordinated national approach to developing UK-led fusion standards through BSI and ISO.

The morning session will provide an overview of the need for fusion-specific standards, the current national and international landscape, and key engineering and technology challenges. Afternoon breakout sessions will explore UKAEA’s proposed approach, identify priority actions, and help shape a collaborative roadmap for future standards development and implementation.

Workshop format and sessions

The workshop will begin with 5 invited presentations from subject matter experts who will provide the necessary background on the current fusion codes and standards landscape, UKAEA’s role in fusion codes and standards development, and challenges of codes and standards within the STEP programme. The afternoon will consist of 5 breakout sessions covering the following themes:

• Vacuum vessel and in-vessel components
• Tritium breeding systems and fuel cycle
• Magnets
• Remote handling systems
• Balance of plant, including control and instrumentation (C&I), electrical systems, fire safety, and supporting plant systems

The full agenda may be accessed by following this link.

Registration

This event will be held exclusively in-person.

Registration is now open!

You can book this ticket until 6 November 2026. Places are limited due to room capacity, so early booking is recommended.

Contact

events@ukaea.uk

Further details are available on the organiser’s website.