The Inclusion and Diversity in Nuclear Pay Gap conference is being held in Manchester on Thursday 12 February 2026.

The all-day hybrid event enables participants to join virtually or in-person at the DoubleTree by Hilton.

The theme for IDN’s 2026 Pay Gap Conference is: What. Why. How.

IDN Pay Gap Conference Tickets

Early Bird Tickets are still available!

What is the IDN Pay Gap Conference?

The Pay Gap Conference is a gathering of professionals, leaders, and changemakers from the nuclear industry and beyond. It’s a platform dedicated to understanding, addressing, and closing pay disparities through data, dialogue, and actionable insights.

At Inclusion and Diversity in Nuclear, we’ve conducted research and produced the first-of-its-kind UK Nuclear Industry Gender Pay Gap Report (2017–2025). The findings from this analysis revealed a clear need for collective action, this conference is our response.

Why It Matters

Equity Drives Excellence: Fair pay attracts and retains top talent, crucial for closing the nuclear skills gap.

Compliance Builds Trust: Regulatory and public expectations demand transparency and accountability.

Inclusion Fuels Innovation: Diverse, equitable teams can perform better. Closing the pay gap is a step toward a more inclusive and innovative workforce.

Conference Programme

What to Expect

  • Expert-led talks,
  • Panel discussions
  • Real-world case studies

What You’ll Gain

You’ll leave with practical strategies to reform pay practices and drive meaningful, measurable change in your organisation.

Outline of Programme

Time Topic
09:45 – 10:15 Registration and Optional Networking
10:15 – 10:25 Conference Welcome
Session One: What is a pay gap?
10:25 – 10:50 Gender Pay Gap
10:50 – 11:15 Disability Pay Gap
11:15 – 11:40 Ethnicity Pay Gap

11:40 – 12:00

12:00 – 12:40

12:40 – 13:50

Break

EU Pay Transparency Directive – What it means for the UK

Lunch and Exhibition Viewing

Session Two: Why it matters to business
13:50 – 14:30  Beyond the Numbers: What Workforce Data Reveals About Equity, Retention, and Progression
14:30 – 14:40 Break


Session Three: How will we tackle it?
14:40 – 15:25 Panel discussion: The Trust Factor: Creating Cultures That Support Disclosure and Data Integrity
15:25 – 15:35 Break
15:35 – 16:20 Turning Insight Into Impact: A Case Study in Pay Gap Progress
16:20 – 16:30 Conference Wrap Up and Closing Session
16:30 – 17:30 Relaxed networking reception

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