Advanced Nuclear Energy Conference

Join the Advanced Nuclear Energy Conference!

As you plan for a clean energy future, don't miss this must-attend event, offering comprehensive insights into the latest developments and opportunities in next-generation nuclear energy. The event will be held at the Nuclear Energy Institute's premier national conference, the Nuclear Energy Assembly on Sept. 10–12 in Philadelphia.

Benefits of Participation Are:

Gain comprehensive resources for the entire project lifecycle.
Learn how to address your organization’s needs for clean, reliable heat and power using advanced nuclear solutions, and discover strategies for successfully launching projects that range from reactor development to workforce training and supply chain infrastructure.
Network and engage with industry professionals on the cutting edge of developing and deploying advanced nuclear technologies, these are the game changers and trailblazers of the future clean energy economy.

Together we can deploy next-generation nuclear, driving our energy future forward

This Event Is Ideal For:

Industry Visionaries: Professionals from utilities, industrial facilities, and public power envisioning advanced nuclear as the cornerstone achieving of their business goals.
Energy Innovators: Customers requiring high heat, firm clean power, desalination, micro-grids and those planning an energy future that serves their community, e.g., coal-to-nuclear opportunities.
Strategic Leaders: Professionals in organizations poised to take decisive action towards securing partners, initiating projects, financing and deploying next-generation nuclear.

Registration Rates

Registration for this event gets you full access to the Nuclear Energy Assembly.

Sessions:

September 10, 2024
Get to Know Advanced Nuclear What is next-generation nuclear; where and how will it change our energy landscape? This panel discussion dives into the key attributes of advanced nuclear, including the new markets and applications available with next-generation nuclear. • Kati Austgen; Senior Project Manager, New Nuclear; Nuclear Energy Institute • Michael Hoehn II; Program Director, NextGen MURR; University of Missouri • Ben Reinke; Vice President, Global Business Development; X-energy
Share Advanced Nuclear With Your Stakeholders How do you manage the internal decision-making on seizing opportunities with advanced nuclear? How can you be open with the local community when in exploratory phases? This discussion offers best practices for sharing information from the boardroom to the ballpark. Learn how to manage internal decision-making and seize opportunities with advanced nuclear. • Kathleen Munroe; Senior Pricipal Project Origination Consultant; Salt River Project • Daniel van Hoogstraten; Managing Partner; Amplifire Strategies
Community Engagement Best Practices Ranging from communities with a role in the existing nuclear energy supply chains to communities in states without direct nuclear energy experience, all want the opportunity to meaningfully engage in the energy and economic future of their communities. This panel shares best practices for achieving lasting alignment with host communities. • Kelly Bielen; Senior Manager, Public Affairs; Nuclear Energy Institute • Kara Colton; Director, Nuclear Policy; Energy Communities Alliance • Greg Cullen; Vice President, Energy Services and Development; Energy Northwest
What About the Workforce? The surging demand for next generation nuclear will require growing the nation’s skilled nuclear energy workforce. This panel discussion will jump into the talent pool–what careers might lead to nuclear energy from the start, what careers can re-route or upskill, what careers exist, but are not adequately advertised? • Dr. Olivia M. Blackmon; Director, Partnership for Nuclear Energy and Director, Nuclear Energy Academic Alliance; Oak Ridge Associated Universities • Lori Brady; Senior Director, Human Resources and Training and Development; Nuclear Energy Institute • Jason Dunaway; President, Union Operations; Day & Zimmerman • Matthew Warren; International Representative; International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

September 11, 2024
First Steps in Project Consideration What does it look like to take the first steps in project consideration? This panel provides what you need to get started with expert resources to inform and apply to your project formation. • Christine King; Director; Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear • Marc Nichol; Executive Director, New Nuclear; Nuclear Energy Institute • Amanda Stewart; DOE Market Segment Lead; MPR Associates • Craig Stover; Senior Program Manager, Transformative Nuclear Technologies; Electric Power Research Institute
Financing Our Future This panel focuses on the varied opportunities to access capital and financial resources from the private sector to federal and state government support. • Julie Kozeracki; Director, Strategy; Loan Programs Office; U.S. Department of Energy • Ryan Nielson; Vice President, Investment Banking; Citi • Katie Ott; Vice President, Sustainability and Climate Strategy; Constellation • Kaitlin Rekola; Senior Staff Counsel; Nuclear Energy Institute • James Schaefer; Senior Managing Director; Guggenheim Securities
Next Steps in Project Launch: Establishing Partnerships Discover the benefits of partnerships in nuclear energy projects. Panelists will share insights on why their organizations chose to collaborate on advanced nuclear initiatives and offer tips on building your team. • Elisa Calvo Tone; Fuel New Business Director; Framatome • Travis Chapman; Director, Regulatory and Licensing; BWX Technologies • Hilary Lane; Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships; Nuclear Energy Institute • Lucia Tian; Head of Clean Energy and Decarbonization Technologies; Google
Next Steps in Project Launch: Engaging the Regulator Sharing your plans with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and clearly understanding the agency’s expectations for successful applications is key to efficient and effective regulatory approvals. While there is no single recipe to follow, guidance from NEI and experience from your peers will help you craft a satisfying outcome and maybe even identify the secret sauce. • Ben Beasley; Director, Licensing; Natura Resources • Carrie Fosaaen; Vice President, Regulatory Affairs; NuScale Power • Peter Hastings; Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and Quality; Kairos Power • Spencer Klein; Senior Project Manager, New Nuclear; Nuclear Energy Institute • Tim Williamson; Director, Regulatory and Public Affairs; Shepherd Power
Advanced Nuclear Networking Reception Join other advanced nuclear track attendees for this special reception to keep the conversation going, connecting with presenters and peers.

September 12, 2024
Setting Up for Success: Technical and Regulatory Approaches You’ve got the who, what, when, where and why identified; the details of “how” a project is designed and licensed also matter. This session covers updates on approaches for advanced reactor regulatory success. • Tony Bowers; Deputy Director, Division of Physical and Cyber Security Policy; Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response; U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission • Jon Facemire; Senior Project Manager, New Nuclear; Nuclear Energy Institute • Ian Gifford; Senior Manager, Licensing; TerraPower • Ross Moore, Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs; Oklo • Amanda Spalding; Fellow Engineer, Advanced Reactors Licensing; Westinghouse Electric Company
Setting Up for Success: Project Deployment As new projects are being considered, it’s essential for a new generation to internalize the important factors that can either set a project up for success or failure. This panel explores how to integrate these factors into your project to realize successful deployment and business success. • Eric Gould; Partner; Modus Strategic Solutions • Ben Holtzman; Director, New Nuclear; Nuclear Energy Institute • Brett Rampal; Senior Director, Nuclear Power and Strategy; Veriten • Marko Randelovic; Project Manager, Advanced Nuclear Technology; Electric Power Research Institute • Koroush Shirvan; Atlantic Richfield Career Development Professor in Energy Studies; Massachusetts Institute of Technology

September 12, 2024

Setting Up for Success: Technical and Regulatory Approaches
You’ve got the who, what, when, where and why identified; the details of “how” a project is designed and licensed also matter. This session covers updates on approaches for advanced reactor regulatory success.
• Tony Bowers; Deputy Director, Division of Physical and Cyber Security Policy; Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response; U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
• Jon Facemire; Senior Project Manager, New Nuclear; Nuclear Energy Institute
• Ian Gifford; Senior Manager, Licensing; TerraPower
• Ross Moore, Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs; Oklo
• Amanda Spalding; Fellow Engineer, Advanced Reactors Licensing; Westinghouse Electric Company

Setting Up for Success: Project Deployment
As new projects are being considered, it’s essential for a new generation to internalize the important factors that can either set a project up for success or failure. This panel explores how to integrate these factors into your project to realize successful deployment and business success.
• Eric Gould; Partner; Modus Strategic Solutions
• Ben Holtzman; Director, New Nuclear; Nuclear Energy Institute
• Brett Rampal; Senior Director, Nuclear Power and Strategy; Veriten
• Marko Randelovic; Project Manager, Advanced Nuclear Technology; Electric Power Research Institute
• Koroush Shirvan; Atlantic Richfield Career Development Professor in Energy Studies; Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Don't miss your chance to be at the forefront of the energy revolution. Register Today!

Nuclear Energy Assembly

Sept. 10–12, Philadelphia