The 12th edition of the European Review Meeting on Severe Accidents Research (ERMSAR 2026), taking place May 18–22, 2026 in Madrid, Spain, at the Universidad Carlos III – Puerta de Toledo Campus.

Organized by CIEMAT under the SEAKNOT project and NUGENIA TA2, ERMSAR remains the only international conference fully dedicated to severe accident research in nuclear energy.

Key Topics Include:

• In-vessel and ex-vessel corium behavior
• Hydrogen explosion risks and containment issues
• Source term, accident management, and consequences
• Severe accidents in Gen I/III, Gen IV, SMRs, fusion, ATFs, and more

Important Dates:

• Abstract submission deadline: August 31, 2025
• Full paper deadline: November 30, 2025

Presentation Formats:

Oral and poster sessions. English is the official language.

Registration:

• Early bird (before Jan 31, 2026): €550 (delegates) / €375 (students)
• Standard (from Feb 1, 2026): €700 / €525
  Fees include lunches and refreshments.