Under the auspices of the
United States
Nuclear Industry Council
OVERVIEW
The U.S. Nuclear Industry Council’s Special Summit on Global Nuclear Energy Markets will serve as a premier forum for delivering strategic market overviews from around the world. Bringing together senior U.S. government officials, nuclear energy diplomats from foreign embassies in Washington, D.C., and leading voices from the advanced nuclear sector, the summit will offer a comprehensive look at the current state and future direction of nuclear energy development across key international regions.
The program will feature a series of detailed panel discussions offering country-by-country and regional assessments, highlighting where demand is growing, what challenges exist, and how U.S. companies can position themselves for success in a competitive global marketplace. These market-focused sessions will be complemented by insights from advanced nuclear vendors already operating overseas, as well as discussions on enabling policies, financing strategies, and international partnerships critical to global deployment.
Attendees will come away with actionable intelligence on emerging opportunities and the evolving dynamics shaping the future of nuclear energy worldwide.
Speakers
 Hon. Daniel PonemanCo-Chair, Nuclear Energy & National Security Coalition; Former CEO, Centrus Energy (2015-2023); Former Deputy Secretary of Energy (2009-2014) |  Katie StrangisVice President, Government & International Affairs - Westinghouse |  Chuck GoodnightVice President, Business Development - NuScale Power |
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 Amb Radovan JavorčíkAmbassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary of the Slovak Republic to the United States of America |  Hon. Laura HolgateFormer U.S. Ambassador - International Atomic Energy Agency |  Maxim SerezhinFounder, Chairman & CEO - Cybernetic Intelligence |
 Aleshia DuncanDeputy Assistant Secretary for International Cooperation, Office of Nuclear Energy - U.S. Department of Energy |  Carl B. KressRegional Director & Energy Industry Worldwide Co-Lead - U.S. Trade & Development Agency |  Dr. Kirsten CutlerSenior Strategist for Nuclear Innovation, Bureau of International Security & Nonproliferation - U.S. Department of State |
 Jeremy HarrellChief Executive Officer - ClearPath |  Mary NeumayrDirector, Government Affairs - Urenco USA |  Scott KoppleSenior Director, Government Relations - BWX Technologies, Inc. |
 Sydney McNiff JohnsonPresident - Galena Strategies, LLC |  Laetitia CashHost, Safer Cleaner Planet Series; Director, Transition2Zero |  Chad EatonDirector, Government Affairs - Nucor Corporation |
 Roland BackhausSenior Counsel, Nuclear - Vistra Corp. |  Matt FranstedDirector, Nuclear Energy - Worley |  Patricia SchoukerEnergy Security & Energy Transition - British Embassy |
 Eva Hunnius OhlinSenior Advisor for Energy & Environment, Department for Trade & Economic Affairs - Embassy of Sweden |  Dave O’KeefeVP, Business Development & Project Management - Terrestrial Energy |  Ana-Maria PetrescuPolitical Affairs Officer - Embassy Of Romania |
 Sunil FelixNuclear Counsellor - Embassy of France |  Paweł LuzakEconomic Officer - Embassy of the Republic of Poland |  Martin FottEconomic and Energy Counselor - Embassy of the Czech Republic |
 Ashley LundAdviser, Climate & Energy - Embassy of Finland |  Yutaka KadoyaFirst Secretary, Nuclear Attache - Embassy of Japan |  Yongsoo HwangProfessor for Special Affairs - KEPCO International Nuclear Graduate School (KINGS) |
 Irena JagerEconomic Counsellor - Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia |  John BarnwellNatural Resource Officer - Embassy of Canada |  Pangeran Ibrani SitumorangMinister Counsellor for Economic Affairs - Embassy of Indonesia |
 Jaap SlothouwerExecutive Director for the Americas - Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA) |  Jarret AdamsFounder & CEO - Full On Communications |  William ForkPartner (Energy) - Pillsbury, Winthrop, Shaw Pittman, LLC |
 Todd AbrajanoPresident & CEO U.S. Nuclear Industry Council |
Key Focuses
Megatrends and High-Level Perspective
Providing a broad global overview of current and emerging nuclear energy developments, market trends, emerging opportunities and challenges, and drivers of regional and country level demand.
Panel Discussion: Commonwealth Countries and Indonesia
Providing country-level assessments of current energy programs, Importance of nuclear energy, geopolitical and energy security considerations, future plans for adding capacity, and interest in advanced reactors and SMRs.
Panel Discussion: Three Seas Initiative (3SI) Countries
Providing country-level assessments of current energy programs, Importance of nuclear energy, geopolitical and energy security considerations, future plans for adding capacity, and interest in advanced reactors and SMRs.
Panel Discussion: Industry Perspectives - Elements for Global Success
Insights and lessons learned from advanced nuclear vendors operating overseas, with examples of the opportunities and challenges experienced in today’s competitive marketplace.
Panel Discussion: Northern European Perspectives - Advancing Nuclear in Finland, Sweden & the Netherlands
This session will provide country-level assessments of current energy programs in Finland, Sweden, and the Netherlands—three Northern European nations with strong climate commitments and robust regulatory frameworks. Panelists will explore the role of nuclear energy in national energy strategies, including its importance for decarbonization, and energy security. Discussions will cover future plans for adding nuclear capacity, including interest in advanced reactors and SMRs, as well as opportunities for international collaboration and investment.
Panel Discussion: Global Partners
Providing country-level assessments of current energy programs, Importance of nuclear energy, geopolitical and energy security considerations, future plans for adding capacity, interest in advanced reactors and SMRs, and opportunities for partnerships.
Panel Discussion: U.S. Government Support
Senior U.S. Government officials from the US Department of State, The US Department of Energy, and the US Trade and Development Agency discuss enabling policies and initiatives to support the global deployment of nuclear energy technology.
SPONSORSHIP OPPERTUNTIES
Limited Space Available - Sponsorship opportunities are going quickly!
Join us as a sponsor and highlight your company’s global leadership in advanced nuclear energy to a captive audience of key industry and government leaders.
For information on sponsorships for the Special Summit on Global Nuclear Energy Markets please contact Caleb Ward at caleb.ward@usnic.org or (202) 270-1690, or click on the button below for our Sponsorship prospectus.
