2026 NPT Review Conference → UNIDIR

Review Conferences of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) are central to evaluating the implementation of the treaty and shaping its future direction.

With the 2026 Review Conference taking place from 27 April to 22 May 2026, UNIDIR and its partners have organized series of related events both in preparation for and alongside this crucial event.

These events aim to enhance understanding of key issues and deepen engagement with NPT review processes, procedures and potential outcomes.

2026 Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference

Preparatory events

Transparency and accountability in the Non-Proliferation Treaty review process

Nuclear energy and the Non-Proliferation Treaty: Advancing peaceful uses

Nuclear risk reduction at the Non-Proliferation Treaty

The nuclear–AI nexus: Implications for the three pillars of the Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference

Nuclear arms control at crossroads: Implications for the Non-Proliferation Treaty

Lessons learned for the 2026 Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference

Side events

Navigating a new era for nuclear energy in the Middle East

Nuclear policymaking across generations: Inclusive processes for better results

Strengthening synergies between the NPT and UNSCR 1325 on Women, Peace and Security

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Verification Without a Treaty

Embedding Fairness

Exploring Reporting and Interactive Dialogue Options for NPT Disarmament Obligations

Nuclear Risks: Perceptions and Pathways

Reflections on Review Conferences: the Non-Proliferation Treaty, the Biological Weapons Convention and the Chemical Weapons Convention

Development and Cooperation on Nuclear Research and Energy in the Middle East: Workshop Report