As Europe works urgently toward climate neutrality and energy security, European Nuclear Energy 2026 (ENE26) will convene government, policymakers, regulators, utilities, technology innovators, decision-makers, market leaders, multilateral banks, contractors, developers, researchers, investors, and nuclear energy stakeholders to redefine nuclear energy’s value in enabling Europe’s net-zero future.
With nuclear energy excluded from most carbon market mechanisms today, the summit will focus on unlocking carbon credits and innovative financing models to scale up nuclear power – including fission, fusion and FNPPs.
How can carbon credit markets unlock the investment needed to scale nuclear energy for a net-zero Europe?
Held over 2 days, the summit will explore:
How to integrate nuclear into EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) and voluntary markets
Designing a carbon credit framework for SMRs and Advanced Reactors
Leveraging World Bank, EIB and IMF climate finance to unlock new financial instruments
Using MRV, blockchain and digital tools to verify avoided emissions
New financial products: green bonds, blended finance, taxonomies and ESG metrics
Accelerate deployment of next-generation nuclear technologies — from SMRs to fusion
Government and Industry Specialists:
Karolina Lisslö Gylfe, Secretary General, WePlanet, Sweden Dr Jessica Lovering, Senior Fellow, Nuclear Innovative Alliance, USA Madi Hilly, Partner, Radiant Energy Group, USA Nobuo Tanaka, Chair, Study Group on Next Generation Nuclear Energy Utilization, Canon Institute of Global Studies; Executive Director Emeritus, The International Agency (IEA), Japan Dario Marinez, Economist, Nuclear Alternative Project, Puerto Rico Melania Amuza, Nuclear Independent Expert, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Romania Naomi Hirose, Chairman, Japan Energy Association; Former CEO, TEPCO, Japan Cristina Talacko, CEO, GLOW Strategies, Australia Jeffrey Donovan, Co-Founder and President, GLOW Strategies, Australia Keisuke Sadamori, Director, Energy Markets & Security, International Energy Agency Erik Lundin, Researcher, Research Institute of Industrial Economics (IFN), Sweden Milko Kovachev, International Expert, The International Bank for Nuclear Infrastructure (IBNI), Adviser, 92 Capital Jessica Johnson, Communications & Advocacy Director, nucleareurope, Belgium Soonkil Jung, General Manager, Overseas SMR Project Section, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co., Ltd. Jack Turner, Senior Associate, GNE Advisory Pty Ltd, Australia Ximena Vásquez-Maignan, Counsel, White & Case LLP, France Irena Chatzis, Stakeholder Engagement Lead International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Robert Bergqvist, Country Executive, Rolls Royce SMR, Sweden Jesús Alejandro Pineda, Data Scientist, Anthropocene Institute Collins Omondi, Interim Executive Secretary, African Commission on Nuclear Energy (AFCONE)
Conference Programme
Day 1, Wednesday, 25th February 2026
Policy, Carbon Markets & Financing Nuclear
8:00
Registration & Networking Coffee
9:00
Chairman’s Opening Address
Karolina Lisslö Gylfe, Secretary General, WePlanet, Sweden
9:10
Opening Keynote Address Europe’s Net Zero Pathway: Energy Security, Carbon Markets & Nuclear’s Role
9:40
Keynote Address We Know We Need Nuclear: What will It Take to build? Nuclear energy is experiencing a surge of support across the West, and Europe is no exception. The question now is: what comes next? The EU and many of its member states have spent decades dismantling their nuclear industries. Yet, despite these self-imposed setbacks, Europe now stands at the threshold of a potential nuclear renaissance.
Madi Hilly, Partner, Radiant Energy Group, USA
10:10
Strategic Panel Energy Sovereignty & Net Zero: The Nuclear Dimension in Europe
As Europe confronts geopolitical energy security challenges, accelerating electrification, and ambitious climate targets, the concept of energy sovereignty has become central to EU energy policy. This high-level panel will examine how nuclear energy underpins Europe’s ability to secure reliable, low-carbon, domestically controlled power while meeting net-zero objectives.
Panellists will explore how coherent EU policy, regulatory alignment, and innovative financing and carbon-market frameworks can enable nuclear new-builds, lifetime extensions, and advanced technologies such as SMRs, fusion, and microreactors. The discussion will also address how nuclear strengthens Europe’s industrial competitiveness, reduces external dependencies, and complements renewables in a resilient, sovereign energy system.
11:00
Networking Moring Coffee
11:30
Interactive Panel Session Collaboration between Europe and Asia in Advanced Nuclear
Moderator: Nobuo Tanaka,
Chair, Study Group on Next Generation Nuclear Energy Utilization, Canon Institute of Global Studies; Executive Director Emeritus, The International Agency (IEA), Japan
Panelists: Keisuke Sadamori, Director, Energy Markets & Security, International Energy Agency
Dr Jessica Lovering, Senior Fellow, Nuclear Innovative Alliance, USA
12:15
Networking Lunch – Sponsored by Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co., Ltd
Private Capital Eyes Accelerated Nuclear Deployment Private capital is entering nuclear as the sector is transforming into a scalable, de-risked, clean infrastructure asset class with stable long-term returns, supported by governments, taxonomies, and global energy security needs. We are observing a moment where nuclear shifts from government-only to institutional co-financed mainstream infrastructure, overcoming the barriers still limiting larger private flows.
Milko Kovachev, International Expert, The International Bank for Nuclear Infrastructure (IBNI)
2:30
Featured Dialogue Session: Winning Public Trust : Stakeholder Engagement For Next Generation of Nuclear Projects – A Strategic Conversation
The current situation in terms of public acceptance
Bringing stakeholders on board for new projects
Engagement around SMRs
Jessica Johnson, Communications & Advocacy Director, nucleareurope, Belgium Irena Chatzis, Stakeholder Engagement Lead International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
3:15
Networking Afternoon Tea
3:45
Financing Nuclear Energy
Melania Amuza, Nuclear Independent Expert, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Romania
4:15
Financing Microreactors and SMRs in Puerto Rico: Drawing on U.S. and European Models State-of-the-Art Discussion: U.S.-Based Framework
Government Support: U.S. DOE demonstration funding, DoD direct procurement of microreactors, and real property rights enabling deployment on federal lands provide strong federal backing.
Private Sector Support: Financing via project sponsors, industrial partners, and vendors using corporate (“on balance sheet”) resources, combined with debt financing from municipal utilities, project bonds, and early-stage project finance structures.
Alternative Discussion: EU-Based Framework
Risk-Sharing Mechanisms: European models—state-backed ownership, Contracts for Difference (CfD), and Regulated Asset Base (RAB)—offer predictable revenues and lower capital costs. Puerto Rico could replicate these benefits through federally backed PPAs, resilience-linked tariffs, and U.S. loan guarantees.
Sustainable Finance & Partnerships: The EU’s green taxonomy and multinational nuclear consortia demonstrate how to mobilize institutional capital. Puerto Rico can similarly position SMRs as clean, resilient infrastructure, attracting green bonds, ESG funds, and vendor partnerships.
Applicability to Puerto Rico
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) or Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV) supported by federal guarantees, local utilities, and private developers represent the most viable financing architecture.
SMRs in Puerto Rico can be positioned not only as a clean energy source but also as a resilience solution for critical infrastructure, enhancing energy security and aligning with both U.S. federal incentives and international sustainable finance trends.
Dario Marinez, Economist, Nuclear Alternative Project, Puerto Rico
4:45
Fireside Chat
Capital License: Why Nuclear Projects Stall Even Before Financing Is Addressed
Nuclear projects—like other high-stakes infrastructure—may stall not because of technology or outright public opposition, but because risk remains unclear, unallocated, or politically fragile.
This fireside chat introduces the concept of capital license: the point at which a project’s political, regulatory, financial, and reputational risks are sufficiently clear, allocated, and durable for institutions to insure, finance, and sustain it over time. Drawing on insights from a recent study by GLOW Strategies, the discussion explores how social license, policy design, insurance appetite, and investor behaviour interact—and why engagement alone is often insufficient to convert acceptance into bankability.
The conversation offers a practical lens for moving nuclear projects from approval to execution, and from legitimacy to deployment.
Cristina Talacko, Co-Founder & CEO, GLOW Strategies, Australia
Jeff Donovan, Co-Founder & Founder, GLOW Strategies, Australia
5:30
End of Day 1 followed by Networking Evening Reception
Day 2,Thursday, 26th February 2026
Technology, Innovation & Regional Cooperation
8:00
Registration & Networking Coffee
9:00
Chairman’s Address
9:10
How Smart Policy Can Drive the Next Generation of Nuclear Energy
What lessons can be learned from recent new builds for policy-makers
How can government policies be designed to accelerate the deployment of advanced nuclear, attract private investment, and drive down costs
Are there new policy frameworks to mitigate risks without burdening taxpayers or ratepayers?
Can smart policy also help to build and sustain genuine public support for nuclear energy?
Dr. Jessica Lovering, Senior Fellow, Nuclear Innovative Alliance, USA
9:40
From Crisis to Confidence : 15 Years After Fukushima – Lessons for Nuclear Finance, Carbon Credits & Safety
15 years have passed since the Fukushima nuclear accident. The impact of the accident was profound, affecting not only Japan but countries around the world. Some nations even halted their nuclear power development programs in response.
Meanwhile, in recent years, the necessity of nuclear power has begun to be recognized anew, driven by measures against global warming, energy security, and the growing electricity demand associated with electrification and AI.
On the 15th anniversary of the accident, we rvisit the post-Fukushima situation, the current state of decommissioning, lessons learned from the accident, and the conditions required to regain public trust and secure financing for the renewed promotion of nuclear power.
Naomi Hirose, Chairman, Japan Energy Association; Former CEO, TEPCO, Japan
10:10
Impact of Nuclear Energy on Energy Prices, Emissions, and Regional Energy Systems Case studies: Finland, Belgium, Germany, Spain, and California (USA)
Nuclear energy moderates energy prices
Evidence shows that increasing nuclear generation, as in Finland, leads to lower and more stable electricity prices, even during external shocks such as COVID-19 and the Ukraine war, compared with countries that have reduced nuclear capacity (e.g. Germany, Belgium).
Nuclear availability reduces emissions
Adding nuclear capacity to the grid—such as Finland’s Olkiluoto 3—correlates with a measurable decline in CO2 and air-pollutant emissions, primarily by displacing high-emission sources like coal and peat
Nuclear phase-outs increase emissions
In countries where nuclear has been retired, notably Germany, research shows a predictable rise in emissions and related health impacts, as lost nuclear generation is initially replaced by coal and gas rather than renewables.
Grid sensitivity to nuclear outages varies by region
Even short-term nuclear outages affect electricity prices. Scheduled shutdowns tend to have limited, short-lived impacts, while unscheduled outages can drive price increases lasting weeks, depending on nuclear’s share of the grid.
Nuclear has untapped potential in carbon markets
By avoiding emissions, nuclear generation could generate significant carbon-credit revenues, potentially financing new nuclear capacity or other clean-energy investments. Including nuclear in carbon markets could materially reduce the cost of clean-energy projects worldwide.
Jesús Alejandro Pineda, Data Scientist, Anthropocene Institute
10:40
Networking Morning Coffee
11:10
International Effects of Swedish Nuclear Outages and the Case for a Coordinated Nordic Strategy
Swedish nuclear outages reveal how Swedish nuclear volatility affects international electricity markets.
Up to 40% of the price and production impacts occur in neighboring countries.
Increasing EU transmission capacity and market design will amplify these cross-border effects.
The results strengthen the case for a coordinated Nordic nuclear strategy.
Erik Lundin, Researcher, Research Institute of Industrial Economics (IFN), Sweden
11:40
KHNP and i-SMR Technology
Future cooperation opportunities
Soonkil Jung, General Manager, Overseas SMR Project Section, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co., Ltd. (KHNP), Republic of Korea
12:10
Deploying SMRs for Energy Security and Industrial Decarbonisation
SMRs can deliver more than electricity, they can support industrial heat, hydrogen production and grid stability,
SMRs as enablers of grid stability, industrial heat, and hydrogen production.
Integrating SMRs with district heating, steel, and hydrogen sectors.
Regulatory readiness and the role of the IAE and EU Nuclear Safety frameworks.
Market creation through cross-border collaboration in Northern and Eastern Europe.
Using carbon credits to monetise avoided emissions.
12:40
Fusion Energy for Europe’s Future: Pathways to Energy Security & Sovereignty
Fusion technology holds promise for clean, abundant baseload power and industrial heat, enhancing Europe’s energy sovereignty.
How fusion fits into Europe’s long-term clean energy and security strategy.
Overview of EUROfusion and ITER progress and their industrial implications.
Building public–private partnerships to accelerate fusion development.
Opportunities for Europe to lead in fusion supply chains and IP ownership.
Financing fusion innovation through green innovation funds and EU climate budgets.
1:10
Networking Lunch
2:00
Implementing Nuclear Construction Projects: Experience from Large Projects and its Relevance to SMRs Jack Turner, Senior Associate, GNE Advisory Pty Ltd., Australia
2:30
Developing SMR projects for the industry in the European Union
Ximena will address the impact of the EU legal framework to the development and financing of SMR projects Ximena Vásquez-Maignan, Counsel, White & Case LLP, France
3:00
Networking Afternoon Tea
3:30
Why a fleet approach, not a one-off project, unlocks the real value of SMRs
Designed for repetition and standardisation rather than bespoke nuclear builds
Factory-led construction that shortens schedules, improves quality and reduces delivery risk
Programme learning applied across units, driving down costs with every deployment
Greater cost predictability, improving financing terms and investor confidence
Fleet-based operations with common systems, data and upgrades over decades
More efficient maintenance, outages and life-extension decisions at scale
A reliable, fossil-free backbone that works hand in hand with renewables in a deeply electrified system
Robert Bergqvist, Country Executive, Rolls Royce SMR, Sweden
4:00
Regional Spotlight: Africa & Carbon Credits
Nuclear Power and Carbon Markets in Emerging Economies
Opportunities for nuclear-linked carbon credit frameworks in Africa
How carbon markets can enable new nuclear builds in South Africa, Kenya, Ghana, and Egypt
Case study: leveraging international climate finance and Article 6 for African nuclear projects
Collins Omondi, Interim Executive Secretary, African Commission on Nuclear Energy (AFCONE)
4:30
Closing Keynote & Next Summit Announcement
Panel of Industry Specialists:
Karolina Lisslö Gylfe Secretary General, WePlanet, Sweden
Karolina Lisslö Gylfe, is Secretary General at WePlanet activewith , champions science-based solutions to global environmental challenges across 18 countries.
Her work bridges the gap between scientific evidence and public understanding, particularly in climate action. As a biologist and ecologist, she brings scientific rigor to environmental advocacy while ensuring solutions are equitable and accessible. Working at the intersection of science, policy, and social impact, she advances evidence-based solutions that serve both people and planet.
Dr. Jessica Lovering Senior Fellow, Nuclear Innovation Alliance
Dr. Jessica Lovering is a Senior Fellow with the Nuclear Innovation Alliance, a "think-and-do" tank based in Washington D.C. that performs policy analysis, research, outreach, and education to catalyze the next era of nuclear energy. She is also a postdoctoral researcher with Uppsala University, looking at the future of nuclear power in Sweden. In 2020, she completed her PhD at Carnegie Mellon University in Engineering & Public Policy. Her dissertation focused on how commercial nuclear trade affects international security standards and how very small nuclear reactors could be deployed at the community level. She is a fellow with the Energy for Growth Hub, exploring how advanced nuclear can be deployed in sub-Saharan Africa.
Madison Hilly
Partner, Radiant Energy Group, USA
Madison has spent nearly a decade educating the public, policymakers, and journalists around the world on nuclear energy, and now advises clients on energy issues as a partner at Radiant Energy Group. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, and the Chicago Tribune. She holds a B.S. in Environmental Sciences and Political Science from the University of Wisconsin and lives in Chicago with her husband and two daughters.
Nobuo Tanaka
Chair, Study Group on Next Generation Nuclear Energy Utilization, Canon Institute of Global Studies;
Executive Director Emeritus, The International Agency (IEA), Japan
Nobuo Tanaka is Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Innovation for Cool Earth Forum (ICEF), which was established by former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2014. He was Chairman and President of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation from 2015 to 2020. As Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) from 2007 to 2011, he initiated a collective release of oil stocks in June 2011 and played a crucial and personal role in strengthening ties with major non-member energy players, including China and India.
He began his career in 1973 at the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), where he served in several high-ranking positions, including Director-General of the Multilateral Trade System Department. He was deeply engaged in bilateral trade issues with the United States while serving as Minister for Industry, Trade and Energy at the Embassy of Japan in Washington, DC. He also served twice as Director for Science, Technology and Industry (DSTI) at the Paris-based Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
As CEO of Tanaka Global Inc., he advises several Japanese and international companies. He graduated from the University of Tokyo and holds an MBA from Case Western Reserve University. He is currently a Distinguished Fellow at the Center on Global Energy Policy, Columbia University, and at the Institute of Energy Economics, Japan (IEEJ). He also chairs the Study Group on Next Generation Nuclear Energy Utilization at the Canon Institute for Global Studies (CIGS).
Dario A. Martinez
Economist & Market Research Analyst, ACI Worldwide
Dario Martinez is an economist (University of Buenos Aires, Argentina) with an MSc in Energy Management (New York Institute of Technology) working at the intersection of financial services and energy technology. He leads global market intelligence at ACI Worldwide, a $1.5B payments software company, where he drives strategy and commercial growth for ACI Worldwide's clients, including major banks and merchants across more than 80 industries, with U.S. energy utilities as one key vertical. Dario also contributes to The Nuclear Alternative Project, analyzing the energy markets of Puerto Rico and the U.S. and assessing investment scenarios for advanced technologies, with a focus on nuclear. His perspective combines two decades of experience across fintech, energy markets, government agencies (environmental regulation, budgeting, and project finance), and commercial diplomacy through bilateral chambers of commerce.
Naomi Hirose Chairman, Japan Energy Association; Former CEO, TEPCO, Japan Naomi Hirose is the former President and CEO of Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), where he served for over 40 years before he left in 2021. He currently serves as Chair of the Japan Energy Association and Vice Chair of the World Energy Council since 2022.
Hirose joined TEPCO in 1976 and held various management positions from 1992 to 2005, including roles in corporate planning, sales, marketing and customer relations.
Following the 2011 Fukushima Accident, he played a crucial role in establishing and implementing the nuclear damage compensation system. As CEO from 2012, Hirose led TEPCO through a series of complex challenges, including the decommissioning of Fukushima Daiichi, managing accident compensation, spearheading the revitalization of Fukushima and keeping TEPCO competitive in the deregulated Japan's electric market.
Mr. Hirose holds a B.A. in Sociology from Hitotsubashi University (1976) and an MBA from Yale School of Management (1983).
Cristina Talacko CEO, GLOW Strategies, Australia
Cristina Talacko is an international energy and climate policy leader with experience spanning entrepreneurship, diplomacy, and clean-technology advocacy. As CEO of the Coalition for Conservation, she has advanced bipartisan policy solutions in Australia while engaging with governments, multilaterals, and innovators worldwide. She has led delegations to and spoken at the UN Climate COPs, the OECD, and the IAEA, and was awarded the Order of Rio Branco by the Brazilian government for her contributions to international relations. Cristina speaks Portuguese, Italian, Spanish, French, and English, and focuses on accelerating pathways for clean energy finance and adoption across Europe, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific.
Jeffrey Donovan Co-Founder and President, GLOW Strategies, Australia Mr Jeffrey Donovan is a former international journalist who has been with the Vienna-based IAEA for nearly a decade. Since 2019, Mr Donovan has led communications and outreach for the IAEA Department of Nuclear Energy. His work for the Agency has taken him around the world on a variety of missions, including the last four UN Climate Change Conferences. A frequent moderator of IAEA events on nuclear energy, Mr Donovan began his journalism career in Italy and enjoyed stints with Reuters, The New Yorker magazine and Bloomberg News.
A native of California, Mr Donovan holds a Bachelors of Arts degree in History from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and a Master of Arts in Global Diplomacy from the SOAS University of London. In addition to English, Mr Donovan is fluent in Italian, Spanish and Czech.
Keisuke Sadamori
Director, Energy Markets & Security, International Energy Agency
Keisuke Sadamori became the IEA Director for Energy Markets and Security in 2012, leading an administrative structure that includes several core functions of the IEA, including monitoring global oil markets and responding to energy-supply disruptions
Prior to joining the IEA, Mr Sadamori, a Japanese national, held many senior positions at the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), including Deputy Director-General at the Minister's Secretariat.
Mr Sadamori served as the executive assistant to the Prime Minister in 2011, when the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami hit Japan, causing the Fukushima nuclear plant accident. Before this, he worked on international energy affairs and was the representative of the Government of Japan in such forums as the IEA Governing Board in 2008 and 2009. He also served as the chief negotiator for trade and investment agreements with Asian countries in 2009 and 2010.
Mr Sadamori received an LL.B. from University of Tokyo in 1983 and a Masters in Public Affairs from the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University in 1990.
Melania Amuza Executive Leader & Board in Strategic Energy & Infrastructure Investment, World Energy Council
Expert for IAEA assignments and missions assessing the nuclear readiness of embarking countries and contributing to national readiness efforts, as well as a conference panelist and speaker at IAEA events. A seasoned, dynamic, and versatile executive leader with experience in investment, strategy, project development, and legal/regulatory matters across the energy, technology, steel, medical, and minerals sectors. Brings a strong legal background combined with sharp business acumen, extensive M&A and governance experience, and a proactive, results-driven leadership style focused on stakeholder value.
Erik Lundin Researcher, Sustainable Energy Transition Research Institute of Industrial Economics, Sweden
Erik Lundin holds a PhD in economics and is a researcher at the Research Institute of Industrial Economics (IFN) in Stockholm. His work focuses on price formation in energy markets, with a particular emphasis on wholesale electricity markets and regulatory design.
Milko Kovachev International Expert, The International Bank for Nuclear Infrastructure (IBNI); Adviser, 92 Capital
Milko Kovachev is an International Expert at The International Bank for Nuclear Infrastructure (IBNI) and an Adviser to 92 Capital, with more than 40 years of experience in energy and nuclear policy across the governmental, corporate, and private sectors. His career includes previous roles at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), international nuclear engineering companies, and financing institutions. He has served as Minister of Energy and Economy in the Government of Bulgaria. Milko is a Licensed Senior Reactor Operator and has held key positions such as Deputy Manager of the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant Training Center and Head of the Department for Operation and Safety Oversight at NEK. He graduated in Nuclear Engineering from the Technical University of Sofia in 1979 and later lectured there as a Principal Assistant Professor.
Jessica Johnson Communications & Advocacy Director, nucleareurope, Belgium Jessica Johnson is currently the Communications & Advocacy Director at nucleareurope, a position which she has held since 2017. Her role includes the development of internal & external communications strategies, event organisation, drafting of press releases, publications and other communications tools. She is also responsible for liaising with different EU stakeholders such as the European Parliament, trade unions and NGOs.
Furthermore, she works closely with the policy managers to ensure that advocacy and communications go hand in hand for effective lobbying at EU level. This includes mapping of stakeholders (in particular key influencers), messaging for broader audiences and development of relevant communication tools, as well as ensuring nucleareurope and its members speak with one voice at EU and national level. She currently also handles all issues relating to sustainability including, but not limited to, sustainable finance, raw materials impacts, land use, and the circular economy.
Prior to joining nucleareurope, she was in charge of communications at CEMBUREAU, the trade association representing the cement industry at EU level, a role which she held for ten years. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Modern Languages (Spanish and Italian) from the University of Manchester. In addition, she holds a Masters in Conference Interpreting. A British national, she has lived in the UK, Spain and Italy and currently resides in Belgium. She is a native English speaker and is fluent in Spanish, French and Italian.
Soonkil Jung
General Manager, Overseas SMR Project Section, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co., Ltd.
Soonkil Jung is a General Manager at Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP), where he has been contributing for over 20 years in the field of nuclear and renewable energy development. He currently leads business initiatives within the Overseas SMR (Small Modular Reactor) Project Section, focusing on advancing KHNP’s SMR deployment and international cooperation strategies.
Throughout his career at KHNP, Mr. Jung has held several key positions, including Senior Manager (2013 – 2025) and Manager (2005 – 2013), overseeing overseas energy development and investment projects. His earlier professional experience also includes service as a Platoon Leader in the Republic of Korea Army (2000 – 2002).
Mr. Jung earned his MBA from ESADE Business School (2019 – 2021) and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Kyungpook National University (1996 – 2000).
He continues to play a leading role in promoting sustainable and innovative nuclear solutions through KHNP ’s international SMR business development.
Jack Turner Senior Associate, GNE Advisory
Jack Turner is a Senior Associate at GNE Advisory Pty Ltd with extensive international experience advising governments, regulators, and owner-operator entities across the full spectrum of nuclear energy law. His work spans nuclear-program implementation, policy and legislative development, and project execution, with a particular focus on newcomer nuclear countries. He has supported large nuclear power plant projects in the Middle East, SMR and micro-reactor initiatives in Europe and Canada, and the regulatory planning for innovative deployment models, including floating nuclear power plants.
Ximena Vásquez-Maignan Counsel, White & Case LLP, France
Ximena Vásquez-Maignan has been working in the nuclear sector for more twenty years. She specializes in nuclear law, with a particular expertise in nuclear liability. She advises governments and public organizations, investors, operators, equipment and service providers, as well as insurers, in the development and monitoring of nuclear projects worldwide.
After starting her career as an international lawyer at Veolia Water (1997 - 2003), Ximena joined Electricité de France SA (EDF) in Beijing (2003 - 2008) and then an international law firm (2009 - 2010), before returning to France to the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency as Senior Legal Adviser (2011 - 2014) and then as Head of the Office of Legal Counsel (2015 - 2022).
She chairs the Working Group on Nuclear Liability and Insurance of the International Nuclear Law Association, the Technical Working Group on third party liability of the International Group of legal Experts of Fusion Energy, and the End Energy Users Panel of the World Nuclear Association. She also co-leads the drafting team of the European Industrial Alliance for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) on “Assessing the financing challenges of SMRs”
Irena Chatzis International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Irena Chatzis is a strategic communication and stakeholder engagement specialist with over 20 years of international experience in complex technical and policy environments. Her background includes extensive work in community engagement, with a focus on trust-building and relationship management, as well as hands-on experience in post-conflict governance and citizen participation projects in the Western Balkans.
At the IAEA, Irena leads initiatives that support Member States in advancing stakeholder engagement for nuclear power programmes. This includes the design and delivery of tailored training activities at national, regional and international levels. She holds an MSc in Psychology.
Robert Bergqvist Country Executive, Rolls-Royce SMR, Sweden
Robert Bergqvist is the Country Executive for Rolls-Royce SMR, leading the commercialisation and deployment of Rolls-Royce SMR technology across Sweden. With a solid background in project development and delivery, he was involved in the early phases of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the United Arab Emirates. Robert also contributes to European policy and market design through his role in the European Industrial Alliance on SMRs, helping to shape frameworks for financing new-build nuclear energy projects across Europe.
Jesús Alejandro Pineda Data Scientist, Anthropocene Institute
Jesús Alejandro Pineda is a physicist, science communicator and data scientist. He holds a Masters and a Doctorate in Physics from Universidad Simón Bolívar in Caracas, Venezuela. He has been an Assistant Professor at Universidad Simón Bolívar where he researched Quantum Groups and Conformal Field Theory and is currently a Data Scientist at the Anthropocene Institute, where he conducts research on the way nuclear energy can reduce emissions, bring down energy prices and their variability and how nuclear energy can have financial upsides through carbon credits and by allowing avenues for economic development.
Collins Omondi Interim Executive Secretary, African Commission on Nuclear Energy (AFCONE)
Currently the Interim Executive Secretary at the African Commission on Nuclear Energy (AFCONE).
He is responsible for promoting Africa's Member States nuclear disarmament, non-proliferation, and coordinating the peaceful, safe, and secure application of nuclear science and technology for Africa's socio-economic development, under the Treaty of Pelindaba.
He is also the Vice President of Institute of Nuclear Material Management (INMM) Africa Chapter, Advisory Board member for Enlit Africa, Executive Member of African Innovation Hub, Member of Africa Multilateral Institutions Working Group on strengthening the non-proliferation regime among several Technical Working Groups.
He is scientist, with Bachelor of Science in Physics (University of Nairobi), Master of Science (Kenyatta University) and Ph.D candidate (Kenyatta University).
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Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co., Ltd. (KHNP) is the largest electric power company in Korea, generating 30% of the country's total electricity with the noble sense of mission and pride of 'supplying electric power in a stable manner to enrich the lives of people and to contribute to the growth of the national economy' as its driving force.
KHNP has acquired world-class capabilities and technologies in construction and operation of nuclear power plants. We are participating in operation and maintenance project, ranging from engineering, procurement, and construction of large-scale construction projects to small-scale projects including providing engineering services and supplying equipment and materials.
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