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

We are pleased to host the 1st CS-DIFE workshop. The UK Fusion Energy Strategy, international standards initiatives, and the IAEA Technical Meeting on Experience in Codes and Standards for Fusion Technology have highlighted the importance of codes and standards. They recognise 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. It 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. It will identify key challenges and opportunities, and strengthen collaboration across the sector. The outcomes will inform engagement with the British Standards Institution (BSI). They will support a coordinated national approach to developing UK-led fusion standards through BSI and ISO.

The morning session will give an overview of the need for:

• fusion-specific standards
• the current national and international landscape
• key engineering and technology challenges

Afternoon breakout sessions will:

• explore UKAEA’s proposed approach
• identify priority actions
• 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. They 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

Who should attend

This workshop is open to professionals from industry, academia, government organisations, regulatory bodies, standards organisations, and fusion programmes who are interested in advancing fusion technology and its industrial deployment.
We also welcome researchers, engineers, policymakers, regulators, and other stakeholders whose expertise and perspectives can help shape future codes, standards and engineering assurance frameworks for fusion energy.

Ticket and key dates

This event is exclusively in person. You can book this ticket until 6 November 2026. There are limited places due to room capacity, so we recommend early booking. If your place is confirmed, you must read the site emergency slides before arriving, these can be found here: Site emergency information.

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