european economics at the 11th Central & Eastern Europe Nuclear Industry Congress 2026
european economics will be taking part in the 11th Central & Eastern Europe Nuclear Industry Congress (CEE NIC 2026), to be held in Warsaw, Poland, on 11th and 12th June 2026.
CEE NIC 2026 brings together public decision-makers, regulators, industry players, investors and technical experts around the key issues shaping nuclear deployment in Central and Eastern Europe. With over €114 billion of projected investments and more than 15 GW of new capacity in the pipeline, the CEE NIC region is establishing itself as one of the most dynamic drivers of global nuclear growth.
The 2026 edition, co-organised by SMR & AR CEE FOCUS, positions itself as a genuine commercial accelerator. Its agenda focuses on three decisive levers: financing innovation, localising the supply chain and harmonising regulation.
Our contributions
🗓 11th June – 9:00 am
Welcome Speech
Our Managing Director & Partner will open the congress with a welcome address.
🗓 11th June – 9:50 am
IPCEI Nuclear: a Strategic Funding Instrument for Nuclear Innovation in Europe
Our CEO and Founder’s keynote will examine the role of IPCEI Nuclear as a strategic public funding instrument supporting European nuclear innovation, and its implications for structuring the value chain in Central and Eastern Europe.
🗓 11th June – 11:50 am
Regional Synergy, National Sovereignty and Unlocking the Multi-Billion Euro Capital Flow
This panel discussion will address the key challenges of nuclear deployment in CEE (Central and Eastern Europe):
- Regulatory harmonisation: how can countries in the region align their standards to create a genuine “single market” for nuclear components?
- Financing mechanisms: which instruments (CfD (Contract for Difference), RAB (Regulated Asset Base), Mankala, public financing frameworks) are the most effective in attracting private capital to nuclear projects in CEE?
- Public capital, private capital and MDBs (Multilateral Development Banks): how can national governments, private investors and multilateral development banks be brought together to make projects bankable whilst respecting each country’s political priorities?
- FID Readiness: what are the remaining obstacles to moving from political ambitions and MOUs (Memoranda of Understanding) to final investment decisions and project execution?
- Competition for resources: what strategies can be employed to avoid a “war for talent and materials” between neighbouring mega-projects?
- Infrastructure readiness: are regional grids, transport networks and industrial sites prepared to support the next wave of nuclear deployment?
At the heart of nuclear financing issues in Europe
european economics is a consultancy specialising in the public financing of strategic industrial projects in Europe.
Since 2018, european economics has supported 148 projects within the 11 existing IPCEIs across 13 Member States, helping to secure €16 billion in State aid, approved by the European Commission.
Our participation in CEE NIC 2026 takes place against the backdrop of growing momentum for public instruments dedicated to low-carbon technologies, and in particular the IPCEI dedicated to Nuclear Technologies, approved by the European Commission in 2025.
Let’s meet in Warsaw
Are you attending CEE NIC 2026 and would like to discuss public funding opportunities in nuclear or strategic energy technologies?
We will be present throughout the event.
Contact us to arrange a meeting!
