BOOK YOUR DELEGATE PASSThere is an urgent need to address the competing demands of generating more electricity with tackling climate change. Electricity is the fastest growing final demand source of energy, growing 3-4% annually, as more and more of our lives are powered by electricity as part of the electrification revolution. It is essential that power generation is decarbonized if we are to achieve Net Zero by 2050 and limit global warming to 1.5 degrees.
Nuclear energy is the world's second-largest source of low-carbon power after hydro, and is key to achieving global net zero objectives. In commercial use since the 1960s, nuclear energy currently provides about 11% of the world’s electricity requirements from 440 nuclear reactors in 32 countries. Studies show that, over the past 50 years, the use of nuclear energy has reduced CO2 emissions by over 60 gigatonnes – nearly two years' worth of global energy-related emissions – and will be crucial for the decarbonization of energy systems worldwide.
The dedicated Nuclear Energy Forum will run alongside the exhibition focusing on the role of nuclear energy in achieving net-zero, new and emerging technologies in the nuclear industry, challenges and opportunities and the future of the nuclear energy industry, and more.
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GLOBAL NUCLEAR INDUSTRY LEADERS CONFIRMED TO EXHIBIT INCLUDED:
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DIGITAL INNOVATIONMany industries are ramping up efforts to decarbonise their operations and the utilities sector is no exception. The energy transition has become a driver for new business models and capabilities. Falling prices of renewables and technology advancements have made them an attractive alternative to hydrocarbons. In addition, many countries, including China, India, Russia, UAE and Turkey, are turning to nuclear as a reliable clean energy source. Gas/LNG is also continuing to play an important role in the energy transition.
A path toward a carbon-free future requires the industry to address the intermittent nature of solar and wind power by exploring available storage solutions, as well as taking advantage of technologies that help improve energy efficiency and achieve operational excellence. In addition, companies must futureproof their grids in response to increased mass electrification.
To keep pace with increasingly ambitious net-zero targets and commitments, power and water utilities should position themselves as proactive leaders within the energy transition, making themselves an attractive target for new capital investments.
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DECARBONISATION, ENERGY TRANSITION AND COP28Digital technologies are transforming how utilities serve customers, identify market opportunities and plan for long-term growth. Leveraging Artificial Intelligence, robotics, machine learning, the Internet of Things (IoT), digital twins, blockchain, edge computing and other technical innovations enables companies to improve their energy efficiency, reduce equipment failure and optimise demand side management.
Advanced sensors and metering technologies are transforming not only electric and water grids but entire cities. Smart grids handle bidirectional power flows, capture and report large quantities of data, enabling advanced predictive maintenance models, decreased electricity and water losses and lower carbon emissions. The success of smart grids and smart cities depends on the seamless integration of wired and wireless communications amongst all devices, as well as the ability to develop robust cyber security strategies.
Technological advances also call for new capital. Grid investment plans should incorporate a wide variety of new technologies including advanced inverters, grid management and dispatch tools, and grid-level energy storage equipment.
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SUPPLY AND DEMAND DYNAMICSWith multi-billion dollar projects, partnerships lie at the heart of the utilities sector. Many collaboration opportunities are available within the industry, on both regional and global levels. Governments and countries can work together to ensure economic prosperity and security of power and water supplies. Utilities, EPCs, technology providers and consultancies can work together to uncover synergies that will drive efficiency, digital transformation and decarbonisation efforts. Electricity suppliers can partner with customers via distributed generation models to achieve mutual benefits.
Being a global meeting place for the utilities leaders, the World Utilities Congress helps cement the existing partnerships and discover new collaboration and growth opportunities.
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TALENT DEVELOPMENT AND WORKFORCE OF THE FUTURECustomer-centricity together with technological advances are paving the way for new business models and market structures that support existing and new, non-traditional providers. Modern customers have high expectations from their utilities providers, and utilities of the future should move from selling water and power as a commodity to having a segmented value proposition focused on customer needs. Smart end-to-end networks offer businesses the opportunity to improve productivity and efficiency while enhancing customer service.
Power and water consumers also have an important role to play in the energy transition. By optimising their usage, customers can reduce their bills, take the pressure off grids and contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gases. Utilities providers need to develop comprehensive demand side management models that will empower customers to be active participants in the energy transition.
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RAISING CAPITAL AND PROJECT FINANCEGlobal population growth, economic development and rapid urbanisation are increasingly impacting the power and water sectors, as demand for electricity and water grows and the pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions rises. The increased demand makes water scarcity an important issue that go vernments and industry leaders need to address, finding alternative sources to depleted groundwater, which can be enabled by advances in water desalination, water treatment solutions and demand side management.
Many countries are also moving from a linear centralised distribution system to a more flexible, complex and decentralised system, generating major investment opportunities, for existing and new players. To effectively incorporate distributed energy resources (DER) into the grid utilities should adapt their tariff schemes to acknowledge different types of customers, define a solution for DER technical integration and put in place process and organisational changes to make all the pieces work together.
Circular Economy frameworks offer utilities the opportunity to transform their value chains, reducing or eliminating waste, reusing and recycling resources, which in turn can improve efficiencies, reduce costs and decrease carbon emissions. Existing business models need to evolve to enable equipment re-purposing or recycling, better heat waste recovery, carbon capture and use, and improved water cycle management systems.
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DIGITAL INNOVATION
Many industries are ramping up efforts to decarbonise their operations and the utilities sector is no exception. The energy transition has become a driver for new business models and capabilities. Falling prices of renewables and technology advancements have made them an attractive alternative to hydrocarbons. In addition, many countries, including China, India, Russia, UAE and Turkey, are turning to nuclear as a reliable clean energy source. Gas/LNG is also continuing to play an important role in the energy transition.
A path toward a carbon-free future requires the industry to address the intermittent nature of solar and wind power by exploring available storage solutions, as well as taking advantage of technologies that help improve energy efficiency and achieve operational excellence. In addition, companies must futureproof their grids in response to increased mass electrification.
To keep pace with increasingly ambitious net-zero targets and commitments, power and water utilities should position themselves as proactive leaders within the energy transition, making themselves an attractive target for new capital investments.
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DECARBONISATION, ENERGY TRANSITION AND COP28
Digital technologies are transforming how utilities serve customers, identify market opportunities and plan for long-term growth. Leveraging Artificial Intelligence, robotics, machine learning, the Internet of Things (IoT), digital twins, blockchain, edge computing and other technical innovations enables companies to improve their energy efficiency, reduce equipment failure and optimise demand side management.
Advanced sensors and metering technologies are transforming not only electric and water grids but entire cities. Smart grids handle bidirectional power flows, capture and report large quantities of data, enabling advanced predictive maintenance models, decreased electricity and water losses and lower carbon emissions. The success of smart grids and smart cities depends on the seamless integration of wired and wireless communications amongst all devices, as well as the ability to develop robust cyber security strategies.
Technological advances also call for new capital. Grid investment plans should incorporate a wide variety of new technologies including advanced inverters, grid management and dispatch tools, and grid-level energy storage equipment.
-
SUPPLY AND DEMAND DYNAMICS
With multi-billion dollar projects, partnerships lie at the heart of the utilities sector. Many collaboration opportunities are available within the industry, on both regional and global levels. Governments and countries can work together to ensure economic prosperity and security of power and water supplies. Utilities, EPCs, technology providers and consultancies can work together to uncover synergies that will drive efficiency, digital transformation and decarbonisation efforts. Electricity suppliers can partner with customers via distributed generation models to achieve mutual benefits.
Being a global meeting place for the utilities leaders, the World Utilities Congress helps cement the existing partnerships and discover new collaboration and growth opportunities.
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TALENT DEVELOPMENT AND WORKFORCE OF THE FUTURE
Customer-centricity together with technological advances are paving the way for new business models and market structures that support existing and new, non-traditional providers. Modern customers have high expectations from their utilities providers, and utilities of the future should move from selling water and power as a commodity to having a segmented value proposition focused on customer needs. Smart end-to-end networks offer businesses the opportunity to improve productivity and efficiency while enhancing customer service.
Power and water consumers also have an important role to play in the energy transition. By optimising their usage, customers can reduce their bills, take the pressure off grids and contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gases. Utilities providers need to develop comprehensive demand side management models that will empower customers to be active participants in the energy transition.
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RAISING CAPITAL AND PROJECT FINANCE
Global population growth, economic development and rapid urbanisation are increasingly impacting the power and water sectors, as demand for electricity and water grows and the pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions rises. The increased demand makes water scarcity an important issue that go vernments and industry leaders need to address, finding alternative sources to depleted groundwater, which can be enabled by advances in water desalination, water treatment solutions and demand side management.
Many countries are also moving from a linear centralised distribution system to a more flexible, complex and decentralised system, generating major investment opportunities, for existing and new players. To effectively incorporate distributed energy resources (DER) into the grid utilities should adapt their tariff schemes to acknowledge different types of customers, define a solution for DER technical integration and put in place process and organisational changes to make all the pieces work together.
Circular Economy frameworks offer utilities the opportunity to transform their value chains, reducing or eliminating waste, reusing and recycling resources, which in turn can improve efficiencies, reduce costs and decrease carbon emissions. Existing business models need to evolve to enable equipment re-purposing or recycling, better heat waste recovery, carbon capture and use, and improved water cycle management systems.
- Monday 08 May 2023 Day One
- Tuesday 09 May 2023 Day Two
14:00 - 14:15
Welcome Address: Nuclear for Net Zero – Our Roadmap for the Future
CEO address
Welcome Address by His Excellency Mohammad Ibrahim Al Hammadi, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC)
Speak
His Excellency Mohamed Al Hammadi
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation, United Arab Emirates
Monday 08 May 2023
14:00 - 14:15
Welcome Address: Nuclear for Net Zero – Our Roadmap for the Future
Welcome Address by His Excellency Mohammad Ibrahim Al Hammadi, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC)
Speak
His Excellency Mohamed Al Hammadi
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
14:15 - 15:15
Achieving net zero and ensuring energy security: What is the blueprint for solving these dual challenges with nuclear?
Opening panel
The global energy crisis and the urgent need to tackle climate change have become the two most urgent priorities of governments and utilities around the world. How do we ensure that energy remains affordable, reliable, and efficient, while transitioning to clean sources? Policymakers, financiers, and industry need to collaborate to find new and innovative solutions using existing technology that can be deployed rapidly over the coming two and a half decades. Can nuclear energy provide a solution to these challenges? What needs to change to enable rapid deployment?
Attendee insights:
Policymakers and industry need to work together to tackle the dual challenge of tackling climate change and ensuring energy security. Is nuclear energy the logical solution? Hear from policymakers on the importance of including nuclear in the energy mix to meet net-zero commitments.
Speakers:
His Excellency Mohamed Al Hammadi
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation, United Arab Emirates
Dr Sama Bilbao y León
Director General
World Nuclear Association, United Kingdom
Dr. Kathryn Huff
Assistant Secretary, Office of Nuclear Energy, Department of Energy
United States of America
Moderator:
John Defterios
Professor of Business, NYU-Abu Dhabi & Senior Advisor
APCO Worldwide, United Kingdom
Monday 08 May 2023
14:15 - 15:15
Achieving net zero and ensuring energy security: What is the blueprint for solving these dual challenges with nuclear?
The global energy crisis and the urgent need to tackle climate change have become the two most urgent priorities of governments and utilities around the world. How do we ensure that energy remains affordable, reliable, and efficient, while transitioning to clean sources? Policymakers, financiers, and industry need to collaborate to find new and innovative solutions using existing technology that can be deployed rapidly over the coming two and a half decades. Can nuclear energy provide a solution to these challenges? What needs to change to enable rapid deployment?
Attendee insights:
Policymakers and industry need to work together to tackle the dual challenge of tackling climate change and ensuring energy security. Is nuclear energy the logical solution? Hear from policymakers on the importance of including nuclear in the energy mix to meet net-zero commitments.
Speakers:
His Excellency Mohamed Al Hammadi
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
Dr Sama Bilbao y León
Director General
Dr. Kathryn Huff
Assistant Secretary, Office of Nuclear Energy, Department of Energy
Moderator:
John Defterios
Professor of Business, NYU-Abu Dhabi & Senior Advisor
15:15 - 16:00
Nuclear regulation for the next generation: Are regulators ready for the large-scale deployment of advanced nuclear technologies?
Spotlight session
The energy landscape needs an immediate boost of clean energy, with wide-spread intervention needed to protect the public from the effects of the energy crisis while accelerating the energy transition. Nuclear energy has been widely recognized as an essential component of a low-carbon and secure energy mix, but it needs to be deployed quickly and safely to make an impact. Regulators from around the world must be ready to assess new projects and technologies, and to re-evaluate the legal and regulatory framework to support speed at which industry is moving. Can regulators keep up with the pace? Do they have the resources and sufficiently agile approach to adapt to the rapidly changing technological, financial and policy landscape? What needs to change?
Attendee insights:
Hear from regulatory authorities and policymakers on the frameworks needed to deploy nuclear energy while addressing the challenges of tomorrow rapidly, effectively and safely.
Speakers:
Christer Viktorsson
Director General
Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR), United Arab Emirates
Peter Elder
V.P. Technical Support and Chief Science Officer
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Henri Paillere
Head Planning and Economic Studies Section (PESS), Department of Nuclear Energy
International Atomic Energy Agency
Moderator:
Dr. Yacine Addad
Associate Professor, Nuclear Engineering
Khalifa University, United Arab Emirates
Monday 08 May 2023
15:15 - 16:00
Nuclear regulation for the next generation: Are regulators ready for the large-scale deployment of advanced nuclear technologies?
The energy landscape needs an immediate boost of clean energy, with wide-spread intervention needed to protect the public from the effects of the energy crisis while accelerating the energy transition. Nuclear energy has been widely recognized as an essential component of a low-carbon and secure energy mix, but it needs to be deployed quickly and safely to make an impact. Regulators from around the world must be ready to assess new projects and technologies, and to re-evaluate the legal and regulatory framework to support speed at which industry is moving. Can regulators keep up with the pace? Do they have the resources and sufficiently agile approach to adapt to the rapidly changing technological, financial and policy landscape? What needs to change?
Attendee insights:
Hear from regulatory authorities and policymakers on the frameworks needed to deploy nuclear energy while addressing the challenges of tomorrow rapidly, effectively and safely.
Speakers:
Christer Viktorsson
Director General
Peter Elder
V.P. Technical Support and Chief Science Officer
Henri Paillere
Head Planning and Economic Studies Section (PESS), Department of Nuclear Energy
Moderator:
Dr. Yacine Addad
Associate Professor, Nuclear Engineering
16:00 - 17:00
Financing the energy transition: How can we create a favourable investment environment for new projects and innovative technologies?
Panel discussion
New energy projects all have risks which investors need to account for when developing financing models. At the same time, nuclear energy projects are highly capital-intensive, yet provide steady return on investment in the long-term for many more decades than the average renewable project or gas fired plant. As an essential component for the energy transition, how can new nuclear energy be financed now to reduce emissions and achieve net zero by 2050? And how can utilities be supported to finance the refurbishment and lifetime extensions of existing nuclear plants, which greatly reduce the LCOE for nuclear plants and prevent millions of tons of carbon emissions for each year they remain online? New funding models are reshaping the nuclear investment landscape and even further innovation is needed if we are to meet our climate goals.
Attendee insights:
An insightful session on how much will it take to successfully transition to a clean energy system with nuclear energy, and how do we get there? How can we develop a bankable future for nuclear infrastructure?
Speakers:
Eng Mohamed Ramadan Badawy
Vice Board Chairman for Operation
Nuclear Power Plants Authority (NPPA)
Hyo Jong Kim
Vice President and Head of Global Legal, Finance & Cooperation Department
Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO)
Yusuf Macun
Founder & Managing Partner
Cranmore Partners, United Arab Emirates
Mark M Moseley
Principal
Moseley Infrastructure Advisory Services
Moderator:
Anuj Agarwal
Director - Power and Utilities Sector Subject Matter Expert
KPMG
Monday 08 May 2023
16:00 - 17:00
Financing the energy transition: How can we create a favourable investment environment for new projects and innovative technologies?
New energy projects all have risks which investors need to account for when developing financing models. At the same time, nuclear energy projects are highly capital-intensive, yet provide steady return on investment in the long-term for many more decades than the average renewable project or gas fired plant. As an essential component for the energy transition, how can new nuclear energy be financed now to reduce emissions and achieve net zero by 2050? And how can utilities be supported to finance the refurbishment and lifetime extensions of existing nuclear plants, which greatly reduce the LCOE for nuclear plants and prevent millions of tons of carbon emissions for each year they remain online? New funding models are reshaping the nuclear investment landscape and even further innovation is needed if we are to meet our climate goals.
Attendee insights:
An insightful session on how much will it take to successfully transition to a clean energy system with nuclear energy, and how do we get there? How can we develop a bankable future for nuclear infrastructure?
Speakers:
Eng Mohamed Ramadan Badawy
Vice Board Chairman for Operation
Hyo Jong Kim
Vice President and Head of Global Legal, Finance & Cooperation Department
Yusuf Macun
Founder & Managing Partner
Mark M Moseley
Principal
Moderator:
Anuj Agarwal
Director - Power and Utilities Sector Subject Matter Expert
10:00 - 11:00
Emerging Nuclear Energy Nations: Why, Where & How?
Panel discussion
Western countries have recently demonstrated concrete support for nuclear energy to tackle the energy crisis transition to a low-carbon energy mix. China is building the largest number of reactors in the world to reduce its reliance on coal. The International Energy Agency (IEA) says that to achieve net zero by 2050, the world’s nuclear capacity would have to double from 400 GW to over 800 GW. Where will this capacity be built? Many new nations are developing nuclear energy and others are assessing the feasibility of its deployment. What do emerging nuclear nations need to consider when embarking on the journey? How can global partnerships between governments as well as industry leaders support the wide-spread development of nuclear energy in places where it does not exist yet?
Attendee insights:
How can countries develop nuclear energy and benefit from the experience of the global industry? Panelists will share challenges, opportunities, insights, and best practices for new nuclear programs.
Speakers:
Dr. Amged El-Wakeel
Board Chairman
Nuclear Power Plants Authority (NPPA)
Loyiso Tyabashe
Group CEO
Necsa, South Africa
Hervé Maillart
Head Coordinator for the French Nuclear Sector
EDF, France
Jacques Besnainou
Chief Commercial Officer
Westinghouse
David Haboubi
Head of Nuclear and Net Zero Energy, Middle East & Africa
Atkins
Moderator:
Mucha Nyandoro
CEO
Manelith
Tuesday 09 May 2023
10:00 - 11:00
Emerging Nuclear Energy Nations: Why, Where & How?
Western countries have recently demonstrated concrete support for nuclear energy to tackle the energy crisis transition to a low-carbon energy mix. China is building the largest number of reactors in the world to reduce its reliance on coal. The International Energy Agency (IEA) says that to achieve net zero by 2050, the world’s nuclear capacity would have to double from 400 GW to over 800 GW. Where will this capacity be built? Many new nations are developing nuclear energy and others are assessing the feasibility of its deployment. What do emerging nuclear nations need to consider when embarking on the journey? How can global partnerships between governments as well as industry leaders support the wide-spread development of nuclear energy in places where it does not exist yet?
Attendee insights:
How can countries develop nuclear energy and benefit from the experience of the global industry? Panelists will share challenges, opportunities, insights, and best practices for new nuclear programs.
Speakers:
Dr. Amged El-Wakeel
Board Chairman
Loyiso Tyabashe
Group CEO
Hervé Maillart
Head Coordinator for the French Nuclear Sector
Jacques Besnainou
Chief Commercial Officer
David Haboubi
Head of Nuclear and Net Zero Energy, Middle East & Africa
Moderator:
Mucha Nyandoro
CEO
11:00 - 12:00
Technological developments in nuclear energy: What is the next big thing?
Panel discussion
Technology experts debate over the latest trends in nuclear science, technology and how it can solve energy and climate crises.
Speakers:
Scott Forney
Chief Executive Officer
General Atomics Electromagnetics Systems
Dr. Steven Griffiths
Senior Vice President, Research and Development
Khalifa University of Science and Technology, United Arab Emirates
Doug McDonald
Vice President, BWRX-300
GE
David Landon
Managing Director
Moltex Energy, United Kingdom
Jeff Miller
Director of Business Development
TerraPower
Moderator:
Jochen Latz
Partner
McKinsey
Tuesday 09 May 2023
11:00 - 12:00
Technological developments in nuclear energy: What is the next big thing?
Technology experts debate over the latest trends in nuclear science, technology and how it can solve energy and climate crises.
Speakers:
Scott Forney
Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Steven Griffiths
Senior Vice President, Research and Development
Doug McDonald
Vice President, BWRX-300
David Landon
Managing Director
Jeff Miller
Director of Business Development
Moderator:
Jochen Latz
Partner
12:00 - 13:00
A new world order: How are the new sustainability dynamics impacting the nuclear supply chain?
Panel discussion
The globalization of trade has led to an unprecedented level of interconnectedness. As a result, disruptions in one area of the globe are quickly felt around the world. With the forecasted growth in nuclear energy plant developments, how can we ensure that the supply of key components and services, as well as fuel, remain uninterrupted and continue to support the energy transition? Is there a push for greater localization for the highly specialized goods and services the nuclear industry depends on?
Attendee insights:
Industry leaders discuss the latest efforts in ensuring supply chain resilience across the value chain
Speakers:
Martin Porter
Secretary General
World Nuclear Transport Institute
Farah Chahma
CEO
Nuvia, United Arab Emirates
Alikaan Ciftci
President
Nuclear Industry Association of Turkey, Turkey
Steve Swilley
Vice President of Nuclear and Deputy CNO, Current Fleet, Research and Development
EPRI
Michael Bryant
Vice President Marketing and Sales
Urenco Enrichment Company Limited
Moderator:
Jonathan Ashton
Head of Marketing and Communications
KROHNE, Middle East
Tuesday 09 May 2023
12:00 - 13:00
A new world order: How are the new sustainability dynamics impacting the nuclear supply chain?
The globalization of trade has led to an unprecedented level of interconnectedness. As a result, disruptions in one area of the globe are quickly felt around the world. With the forecasted growth in nuclear energy plant developments, how can we ensure that the supply of key components and services, as well as fuel, remain uninterrupted and continue to support the energy transition? Is there a push for greater localization for the highly specialized goods and services the nuclear industry depends on?
Attendee insights:
Industry leaders discuss the latest efforts in ensuring supply chain resilience across the value chain
Speakers:
Martin Porter
Secretary General
Farah Chahma
CEO
Alikaan Ciftci
President
Steve Swilley
Vice President of Nuclear and Deputy CNO, Current Fleet, Research and Development
Michael Bryant
Vice President Marketing and Sales
Moderator:
Jonathan Ashton
Head of Marketing and Communications
13:00 - 14:00
Lunch and Networking
Tuesday 09 May 2023
13:00 - 14:00
Lunch and Networking
14:00 - 15:00
Developing the future leaders of the energy transition: Strategies for human capacity building
Panel discussion
Transitioning to a clean energy system is a generational challenge, requiring top-tier talent to solve incredibly complex problems. Energy companies and utilities need to find and integrate talent with a wide range of skills to guide them through the energy transition and help build new, greener businesses. How can industry remain in-step with society’s evolving sustainability values while training the next generation with the skills of the future? Can the nuclear industry compete with other clean energy technologies for top talent?
Attendee insights:
Industry leaders present their strategies for identifying, attracting, and retaining top talent for the energy transition in the nuclear sector.
Speakers:
Xavier Perrette
Vice President International Relations
CEA INSTN
Dr. Shamma Ahmed Al-Malek
Strategy Development Director
Department of Energy, Abu Dhabi
Nicholas Sherman
Deputy Head of Division
Nuclear Technology Development and Economics, OECD Nuclear Energy Agency
Giovanbattista Patalano
Director Sales And Business Development
Ansaldo
Moderator:
Dr. Yacine Addad
Associate Professor, Nuclear Engineering
Khalifa University, United Arab Emirates
Tuesday 09 May 2023
14:00 - 15:00
Developing the future leaders of the energy transition: Strategies for human capacity building
Transitioning to a clean energy system is a generational challenge, requiring top-tier talent to solve incredibly complex problems. Energy companies and utilities need to find and integrate talent with a wide range of skills to guide them through the energy transition and help build new, greener businesses. How can industry remain in-step with society’s evolving sustainability values while training the next generation with the skills of the future? Can the nuclear industry compete with other clean energy technologies for top talent?
Attendee insights:
Industry leaders present their strategies for identifying, attracting, and retaining top talent for the energy transition in the nuclear sector.
Speakers:
Xavier Perrette
Vice President International Relations
Dr. Shamma Ahmed Al-Malek
Strategy Development Director
Nicholas Sherman
Deputy Head of Division
Giovanbattista Patalano
Director Sales And Business Development
Moderator:
Dr. Yacine Addad
Associate Professor, Nuclear Engineering
15:00 - 16:00
Beyond Electricity: What does the future hold for nuclear industry?
Panel discussion
Speakers:
Dr Sama Bilbao y León
Director General
World Nuclear Association, United Kingdom
Branislav Strýček
CEO & Chairman of the Board
Slovenské elektrárne, Slovakia
Shafaq Hedstrom
SVP, Strategy & Business Development
GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy
Moderator:
Henri Paillere
Head Planning and Economic Studies Section (PESS), Department of Nuclear Energy
International Atomic Energy Agency
Tuesday 09 May 2023
15:00 - 16:00
Beyond Electricity: What does the future hold for nuclear industry?
Speakers:
Dr Sama Bilbao y León
Director General
Branislav Strýček
CEO & Chairman of the Board
Shafaq Hedstrom
SVP, Strategy & Business Development
Moderator:
Henri Paillere
Head Planning and Economic Studies Section (PESS), Department of Nuclear Energy
- Monday 08 May 2023 Day One
- Tuesday 09 May 2023 Day Two
