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MEDIA RELEASE
23 September 2026
Global Nuclear Leaders Converge in Manila as PH Advances Nuclear Energy Program
The Philippines will bring together global nuclear policymakers, regulators, developers, suppliers and investors in Manila as the country advances preparations for nuclear power and builds the partnerships, skills and industrial capabilities needed to support its nuclear energy program.
The Department of Energy (DOE) and the World Nuclear Association will jointly convene the World Nuclear Supply Chain Conference 2026 and the Philippine International Nuclear Energy Forum 2026 as one integrated event on 20–21 October 2026 at the Grand Hyatt Manila in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.
The gathering comes as countries worldwide pursue nuclear power to meet growing electricity demand, strengthen energy security and provide reliable low-carbon electricity. With new and revived nuclear programs creating demand for technology, financing, skilled workers and manufacturing capacity, attention is increasingly turning to whether global and regional supply chains can support the next wave of nuclear deployment.
“The Philippines intends to translate this renewed global interest in nuclear energy into concrete opportunities for our own program. By bringing policymakers and regulators together with developers, suppliers and investors, we can build the partnerships and capabilities needed to move responsibly from planning toward implementation,” Energy Secretary Sharon S. Garin said.
The conference will provide a platform for discussions on the global pipeline of nuclear projects, supply-chain investment, industrial readiness, financing, localization, workforce development, and the regulatory and construction challenges involved in delivering nuclear power projects safely and efficiently.
It will also examine opportunities for Southeast Asian economies to participate in the expanding global nuclear industry as countries in the region, including the Philippines, Vietnam and Indonesia, consider nuclear power as part of their long-term energy strategies.
For the Philippines, hosting the global gathering provides an opportunity to present the country's nuclear energy roadmap and engage international partners on the regulatory, technical, financial and industrial capabilities required to support the safe deployment of nuclear power.
Under the Philippine Energy Plan, the country targets at least 1,200 megawatts (MW) of nuclear capacity by 2032, increasing to 2,400 MW by 2035 and 4,800 MW by 2050.
The Philippines has also strengthened the institutional foundation for its nuclear energy program through Republic Act No. 12305, or the Philippine National Nuclear Energy Safety Act, enacted in September 2025. The law provides for the establishment of the Philippine Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (PhilAtom) as an independent nuclear regulatory body.
Alongside the regulatory framework, the government is advancing preparations in areas such as human resource development, international cooperation, financing, infrastructure and domestic industrial participation to support the country's long-term nuclear energy goals.
“For the Philippines, developing nuclear energy is not only about choosing a technology. It requires building the institutions, expertise and industries that can support a nuclear program safely and sustainably for generations,” Secretary Garin said.
“Hosting this global gathering gives us an opportunity to learn from countries with decades of experience, strengthen partnerships with the international nuclear community, and identify where Filipino professionals and industries can participate in the nuclear supply chain,” she added. ###