This side event, aimed in particular at newcomer countries in Africa, will share experiences and lessons learned regarding the deployment of SMRs, and will examine opportunities to increase the number of women in the nuclear industry. The event will highlight the involvement of women in discussions and decisions on the development and deployment of SMRs and similar nuclear projects. Participants will share their nuclear programme journey, lessons learned (particularly in capacity building) and the role women have played in achieving national strategic goals through various nuclear projects. Speakers will include WiN Africa and WiN Global, with South Africa, Egypt and Ghana sharing lessons on capacity building and profiling major development milestones and achievements of women in strategic projects. This event is organized by South Africa.

This event will be held on Thursday, 18 September 2025, from 09.00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. in Conference Room CR1, C Building, second floor.

The event will be also accessible virtually.