World Nuclear Symposium 2024
16:00 - 18:00
Registration and exhibition opening
Exhibition opening refreshments sponsored by
18:15 - 18:20
Coaches depart Park Plaza for the Welcome Reception
Delegates are required to bring their badge to gain entry to the Welcome Reception at Freemasons' Hall. Gather outside the main entrance of Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, where members of staff will guide you.
18:30 - 21:00
Welcome reception - Freemasons’ Hall
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Guests are required to bring their delegate badge to gain entry.
Coaches depart from Park Plaza Westminster Bridge at 18:15.
21:00
Close
08:00 - 09:00
Registrations and exhibition opens
09:00 - 09:25
Welcome from World Nuclear Association
Welcome from World Nuclear Association Chairman and Director General
Sama Bilbao y León
Director General
World Nuclear Association
H.E. Mohamed Al Hammadi
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer & World Nuclear Association Chairman
Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation
09:25 - 09:35
Opening Remarks: The Government of the United Kingdom
A welcome from the UK Government, offering insight into the UK's climate strategy and net zero ambitions, and the role nuclear energy will play in meeting these goals.
The Rt Hon Lord Hunt of Kings Heath OBE
Minister of State (Minister for Energy Security and Net Zero)
The Government of the United Kingdom
09:35 - 10:30
High Level Opening Panel: Time to Triple - Nuclear policy and progress towards net zero
The Net Zero Nuclear initiative, launched at COP28, has gained significant traction, with over 20 countries signing a Ministerial Declaration and 120 nuclear companies committing to tripling global nuclear capacity by 2050. In the opening session ministers and regional representatives will outline their strategies for expanding nuclear capacity, setting the stage for discussions on how the industry can turn this policy momentum into energy production.
Moderator - Sama Bilbao y León
Director General
World Nuclear Association
Vijay Kumar Saraswat
Member
Niti Aayog, Government of India
Daniel Westlén
State Secretary to Minister for Climate and the Environment
The Government of Sweden
Huang Mingang
Chief Economist
CNNC
John Gorman
President and CEO
Canadian Nuclear Association
10:30 - 11:00
Coffee Break
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11:00 - 12:15
Fueling Ambition - The nuclear fuel cycle and expanding to meet demand
This session will examine the strategies and innovations needed for the nuclear fuel industry to meet the growing demand driven by the commitment to triple nuclear capacity by 2050. Panelists will discuss challenges and opportunities, including securing a stable fuel supply, and diversifying uranium sources and suppliers. The session will also emphasize the importance of revitalizing domestic production, exploring new markets, and fostering innovation in fuel technologies - and the need for a policy framework that supports investment.
Moderator - Lourdes Guzmán
Uranium Supply Manager
ENUSA Industrias Avanzadas
Nicolas Maes
Chief Executive Officer
Orano
Amir Adnani
Chief Executive Officer, President and Director
Uranium Energy Corporation
Gabi Schneider
Executive Director
Namibian Uranium Institute
Boris Schucht
Chief Executive Officer
Urenco
Johnathan Chavers
Director of Nuclear Fuel and Analysis
Southern Nuclear
12:15 - 13:45
Lunch
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13:45 - 15:00
Breaking New Ground - Delivering on time, on budget and at scale
The Net Zero Nuclear pledge signed at COP28 sets the goal of tripling global nuclear capacity by 2050, requiring the construction of hundreds of new reactors. This session will explore how the nuclear industry can meet this challenge by delivering projects on time, on budget, and at scale. Key topics include: the role of EPCs in achieving this goal and the challenges they face; lessons from recent nuclear projects; the availability and mobilization of skilled labour; and the benefits of localizing the supply chain.
Moderator - Claire Maden
Consultant Editor
World Nuclear News
Kim, Dong Cheol
Chief Executive Officer
KEPCO
Bernard Fontana
Chief Executive Officer
Framatome
Ahmet Tokpinar
Principal Vice President and General Manager
Bechtel Power
Stephane Aubarbier
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Assystem
Esra Songur
Advisor to Deputy CEO
Akkuyu Nuclear JSC
15:00 - 15:30
Coffee Break
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15:30 - 15:45
Leading the Charge – Effective leadership driving the global industry forward
This session will underscore the crucial role of effective leadership in advancing the nuclear industry's goals, emphasizing the impact of the World Nuclear University in developing future leaders. It will celebrate the success of the 2024 Summer Institute in Brazil and announce the next program location in China, concluding with a symbolic 'passing of the baton' to the new host, CNNC.
Sama Bilbao y León
Director General
World Nuclear Association
Loyiso Tyabashe
Group Chief Executive Officer
South African Nuclear Energy Corporation
David Drury
Nuclear Skills Senior Consultant
Summer Institute Mentor
15:45 - 17:00
Forging Ahead - Increasing industrial capacity and supply chain innovation
The nuclear industry's supply chain is a complex, regulated network crucial for building and maintaining nuclear facilities. To support the goal of tripling nuclear capacity by 2050, the supply chain must expand and innovate. This session will address the key challenges and bottlenecks, explore necessary organizational actions and mindsets, and draw lessons from successful projects and other industries.
Moderator - Johan Svenningsson
Country Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Uniper Sweden
Jung Kim
Senior Vice President
Samsung C&T Corporation
Toshio Matsuo
Representative Director and President
Japan Steel Works
Andrew Champ
UK Country Leader
GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy
Vakisasai Ramany
Senior Vice President for International Nuclear Development
EDF
Rafael Triviño Fernández
Senior Vice President & Managing Director
ENSA (Equipos Nucleares, S.A., S.M.E.)
17:00
Close of session
18:15 - 18:20
Coaches depart Park Plaza for the Gala Dinner
Delegates are required to bring their badge to gain entry to the Gala Dinner at The Dorchester (only delegates that have reserved their seat at the dinner will be permitted). Gather outside the main entrance of Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, where members of staff will guide you.
18:45 - 23:30
Gala Dinner at The Dorchester
Sponsored by
Guests are required to bring their delegate badge to gain entry.
Coaches depart from Park Plaza Westminster Bridge at 18:15*
*Please note the timings for the Gala Dinner are subject to minor change
08:00 - 09:00
Registrations and exhibition opens
09:00 - 10:15
Capitalizing on Interest – Mobilizing finance to accelerate deployment
Collaboration between the finance and nuclear industries is crucial to triple nuclear capacity by 2050. This session will explore what’s needed to achieve this goal from an investment and financing perspective. Experts will discuss what the finance community needs from the nuclear industry, such as conditions and incentives for large-scale investments, and what the nuclear industry requires from the financial sector, including innovative financing mechanisms and long-term commitments. The session will seek to establish a strong partnership to support nuclear energy's role in the global low-carbon transition.
Moderator - Clare Connellan
Partner
White & Case
Cosmin Ghita
Chief Executive Officer
Nuclearelectrica
Vicki Kalb
Global Head of ESG and Sustainability Research
UBS
Seb Henbest
Group Head of Climate Transition
HSBC
Kim Lauritsen
Senior Vice President Enterprise Strategy & Energy Markets
Ontario Power Generation
10:15 - 10:45
Coffee Break
Sponsored by
10:45 - 11:00
Net Zero Nuclear Announcement
Sama Bilbao y León
Director General
World Nuclear Association
11:00 - 12:15
Power Partners - Connecting end users with 24/7 energy
Achieving net zero requires decarbonizing hard-to-abate industrial sectors, where nuclear energy can play a key role by providing reliable, low-carbon electricity and heat. This session will explore how closing the implementation gap can be driven not only by government policy but also by the decarbonization goals of energy users. It will highlight nuclear power applications in industrial processes, digital technology services, and the partnerships between businesses and industry that are essential for transitioning to a low-carbon economy.
Moderator - Coralie Laurencin
Senior Director, Gas, Power, and Energy Futures
S&P Global
Todd Noe
Director of Nuclear & Energy Innovation
Microsoft
Juliann Edwards
Chief Development Officer
The Nuclear Company
Claude Lorea
Cement, Innovation and ESG Director
Global Concrete & Cement Association
Lou Martinez Sancho
Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President, R&D and Innovation
Westinghouse
12:15 - 13:45
Lunch
13:45 - 15:00
High-level closing panel: The Time is Now - Turning momentum into nuclear energy
The Symposium will conclude with a high-level panel summarizing key outcomes of earlier discussions. Titled "The Time Is Now," it will include a call to action, aligning with the Symposium’s theme of "Turning Momentum into Energy." The focus will be on how the nuclear industry can convert policy support and momentum into tangible projects. Insights from other industries will be shared, addressing the nuclear sector's biggest challenges in tripling global capacity by 2050, and exploring how lessons from these industries can help overcome these challenges.
Moderator - Juliet Mann
Talk Show Host
CGTN
László Varró
Vice President Strategy Insights & Scenarios
Shell International
Bill Lacivita
Partner
McKinsey & Company
Ed Cook
Global Head of Capital Markets
BlackRock
Sama Bilbao y León
Director General
World Nuclear Association
15:00 - 15:15
Closing remarks from World Nuclear Association Director General
Sama Bilbao y León
Director General
World Nuclear Association