Early Confirmed Speakers include: Naomi Hirose, Chairman, Japan Energy Association, Japan Nobuo Tanaka, Chair, Steering Committee of Innovation for Cool Earth Forum (ICEF); Executive Director Emeritus, International Energy Agency (IEA) ;CEO,Tanaka Global, Inc., Japan Yukiko Morishita, Deputy Division CEO of Global Business, Chubu Electric Power, Japan Dr. Jooho Whang, President & CEO, KHNP, Republic of Korea Takashi Masui, General Manager, Nuclear Energy Business Planning & Management Div, Nuclear Energy Business Unit, Hitachi Ltd, Japan Dr Leslie Dewan, Founder, Criticality Capital, USA Kirsten Cutler, PhD., Senior Strategist for Nuclear Innovation, U.S Department of State, USA Tatsuro Kobayashi, General Manager, Nuclear Safety Management Dept, TEPCO Holdings, Japan Tom O’Sullivan, CEO, Mathyos Global Advisory, Japan Francois Morin, Director, China, World Nuclear Association George Borovas, Head, Nuclear Practice, Hunton Andrews Kurth & Managing Partner, Tokyo Office Milko Kovachev, International Expert, The International Bank for Nuclear Infrastructure (IBNI) Mina Sekiguchi, Managing Partner,Resonancia LLC, Japan Clayton Scott, Chief Commercial Officer, Nuscale Ramsay Hamady, Chief Financial Officer, Nuscale Dr. Emadul Islam, Bangladesh Expert, Senior Research Fellow,
Ocean Policy Research Institute, Sasakawa Peace Foundation, Japan Jun Kojima, Head of Overseas Investment, Egg Forward Inc Japan Takafumi Anegawa, Founder & CEO, Advanced Float Co Ltd, Japan Dr. Reiko Fujita, Chair, Fukushima Support Project of Atomic Energy Society of Japan
Program manager of ImPACT Program; Former President of AESJ; Former Chief Fellow, Toshiba Corporation Helen Cook, Principal, GNE Advisory Pty Ltd, Australia Dario Martinez, Economist, Nuclear Alternative Project, Puerto Rico Yoko Iwama, Professor of International Relations, Director, Strategic Studies Program (SSP) Associate Director, Global Governancne Program (G-Cube), GRIPS (National Graduate for Policy Studies, Japan Seth Grae, CEO, Lightbridge Corporation; Chairman, American Nuclear Energy Society International Council, USA Hiroyuki Oigawa, Chief Science and Technology Officer, Japan Atomic; Energy Agency, Japan
StratComs Events with the support of Anthropocene Institute, is delighted to bring you the 9th Annual APNE25 taking place in Tokyo from 18-20th February 2025. The 2-day programme blends expert presentations, interactive and candid panel discussions, and collaborative discussions with networking opportunities, focusing on nuclear energy's role in ensuring energy security, supply chain resilience, enhancing safety and innovation, and achieving decarbonization goals in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.
Agenda at a Glance
18 February 2025
Pre-Summit Site Visit to Fukushima Daiichi NPP and TEPCO’s Decommissioning Archie Center
19 February 2025 Day 1 of the summit will focus on the pivotal role of nuclear energy in ensuring energy security amid the evolving geopolitical landscape and the challenges it presents. As countries strive to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and secure stable energy supplies, nuclear energy offers a resilient and reliable solution. Discussions will emphasize how nuclear power can bolster energy security in the Asia-Pacific region, especially as geopolitical tensions disrupt traditional energy supply chains. In addition, sessions will explore strategies for expanding nuclear capacity, including new nuclear builds and advanced technologies like Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), to meet the growing energy demands. The day will also address the importance of supply chain resilience and the infrastructure needed to support nuclear projects, with a focus on safeguarding supply lines for critical materials and components in an increasingly unstable geopolitical environment. Experts will examine how countries can collaborate on nuclear projects to strengthen energy independence and security while accelerating progress toward decarbonization and sustainability goals. Day 1 will also address nuclear applications in the maritime industry, discussing how nuclear propulsion and other nuclear technologies can support energy security and decarbonization within the shipping sector.
20 February 2025 Day 2 of the summit will center on tackling the vital issues of nuclear safety, sustainability, and the role of nuclear energy in achieving net zero emissions. Sessions will delve into cutting-edge safety innovations designed to enhance the security and reliability of nuclear energy, ensuring its role as a safe, sustainable solution for future energy needs. A key focus will be on how Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) can contribute to both energy security and sustainability by providing flexible, low-carbon energy solutions. Collaborative innovation will also be highlighted through discussions on international partnerships, with leaders sharing insights into public-private initiatives and cross-border collaboration that are driving advancements in nuclear technology. The day will also feature a special session on Southeast Asia’s nuclear ambitions, exploring how nations like the Philippines, Indonesia, and Vietnam are poised to reshape their energy landscapes. Concluding with a forward-looking discussion on balancing energy security, sustainability, and equity, the summit will address how nuclear energy can meet growing energy demands while advancing global environmental goals and ensuring equitable access to energy resources.
2 Day Programme Agenda:
18 February 2025 Pre- Summit Site Visit Site Visit to Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant and the TEPCO Decommissioning Archie Center
(limited to 10 participants Only, please contact us directly if you are interested to register for the Site Visit)
19 February 2025 Day 1 | Energy Security, Capacity Expansion, and Supply Chain Resilience amid Geopolitical Challenges
8:00
Registration & Morning Coffee
9:00
Chairman’s Opening Address and Welcome to APNE 2025 Nobuo Tanaka, Chair, Steering Committee of Innovation for Cool Earth Forum (ICEF)
Executive Director Emeritus, International Energy Agency (IEA) ;CEO,Tanaka Global, Inc., Japan
9:10
Opening Keynote Address Japan’s current national energy strategy and the role that nuclear energy will play in it
9:30
Morning Keynote Building the Ecosystem for the Next Generation of Nuclear Power It's a pivotal time for the nuclear industry: advanced fission reactors are approaching demonstration-scale operation, and conventional light water reactors are rapidly being constructed and restarted. This growth is driven largely by a new recognition of these reactors' safety benefits and their vital role in ensuring energy security. However, significant challenges remain. Many of these reactors, especially advanced fission reactors, require unique materials and components that do not yet have robust supply chains. Others will require services such as fabricating new fuel forms and new methods of inspecting the plants. All will require a well-trained labour force. We must now focus on building up this nuclear ecosystem -- the supply chains, service sector, and labour force -- to scale up nuclear power production successfully in the coming decades.
Dr Leslie Dewan, Founder, Criticality Capital, USA
10:00
Keynote Redefining the role of nuclear power
There is global consensus that the electrification of the demand side and the decarbonization of the power supply side are pivotal to global warming countermeasures
Demand for electricity will increase, but will be spurred globally by increased demand for AI-related power
Flat power load curves for data centers and semiconductor factories are best served by nuclear power
One of the challenges in promoting nuclear power in Japan is to revive interest in nuclear power among young people
Need to redefine the role and value of nuclear power in Japan
Naomi Hirose, Chairman, Japan Energy Association, Japan
10:30
The U.S Nuclear Energy Landscape and Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific Region The presentation will provide an overview of the latest developments on nuclear energy in the United States and how it is engaging in the Indo Pacific region to enable countries to benefit from the peaceful uses of nuclear energy and support their energy security and economic development goals. The remarks will highlight the U.S. Foundational Infrastructure for the Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor Technology (FIRST) capacity building programme, showcase examples of project development support provided by the United States, underscore the need for international supply chain cooperation and emphasise the importance of estatblishing nuclear power programmes that follow the highest international standards of nuclear safety, security and nonproliferation. Kirsten Cutler, PhD., Senior Strategist for Nuclear Innovation, U.S Department of State, USA
11:00
Networking Morning Coffee
Nuclear Energy and Energy Security in a Geopolitical Context
11:30
Keynote Panel Discussion Strengthening Energy Security with Nuclear Power amid geopolitical challenges in Asia Pacific
The role of nuclear energy in securing energy independence and sustainable growth amid geopolitical challenges and increasing energy demands and how countries are diversifying energy sources to reduce vulnerabilities
Speakers: Energy Government and industry leaders from Asia Pacific, US, UK and Europe
12:15
Role of National Research Institute JAEA to Maximise Benefit from Nuclear Technology
What is JAEA
Vision “Exploration of a New Future with the Synergy of Nuclear and Renewable”
Developent of Sodium Cooled Fast Reactor
Safety Research on Light Water Reactor
Management and Minimisation of Radioactive Wastes
Neutron Magic!
What is to be JAEA
Hiroyuki Oigawa, Chief Science and Technology Officer, Japan Atomic Energy Agency, Japan
12:45
Networking Lunch
1:45
Co-Chairperson’s Afternoon Address Mina Sekiguchi, Managing Partner,Resonancia LLC, Japan
Safety, Regulatory, Environment Requirements for Effective and Secure Nuclear Energy Infrastructure
1:50
TEPCO’s Performance Improvement Initiatives
Nuclear safety reform after Fukushima nuclear accident
Fukushima accident reflection and lessons learned : What are the root cause?
Management model to strengthen safety: Systematic organisational infrastructure to ensure continuous improvement in safety
Stregthening plant safety features, technical competence of personnel and work quality or the plant
Risk management process to make sure all the risk are identified and taken care of
Social communication measures to gain mutual trust to be accepted by the community
Tatsuro Kobayashi, General Manager, Nuclear Safety Management Dept, TEPCO Holdings, Japan
2:40
The Prospects for Nuclear Energy Australia and the ASEAN region
Overview of the nuclear energy debate in Australia and the Coalition’s nuclear energy policy
Overview of nuclear energy programs in ASEAN countries
Perspective on potential regional collaboration, trends and opportunities
Helen Cook, Principal, GNE Advisory Pty Ltd, Australia
Regulatory framework development on nuclear safety and security
Regulatory framework compliance –how do developing countries engage global regulatory bodies?
Government policy support
Evolving policies and changing regulatory landscape
Ensuring appropriate nuclear liability protection is in place
Offshore Floating Nuclear Power Plant - Designed to Improve Safety
Lessons Learned from Fukushima Dai-Ichi Accident
Contribution to ASEAN countries
Southeast Asia is at high risk of tsunami and earthquake, making it difficult to construct terrestrial NPP
OFNP can be towed to ASEAN countries
Takafumi Anegawa, Founder & CEO, Advanced Float Co Ltd, Japan
Why is not enough to the supply chain in Nuclear power?
Japanese nuclear industry can’t decide investment in nuclear equipment.
It is necessary to decide the vision of Nuclear energy for Carbon Neutral in 2050.
Dr. Reiko Fujita, Chair, Fukushima Support Project of Atomic Energy Society of Japan Program manager of ImPACT Program; Former President of AESJ; Former Chief Fellow, Toshiba Corporation
4:30
Strategies for securing supply chains, reducing vulnerabilities caused by geopolitical conflicts, and ensuring reliable access to critical materials and components for nuclear energy projects, including the maritime sector.
Meeting the capacity challenge and planning an optimal nuclear energy supply chain
Supplying key markets and increasing investment
What are the possibilities of tripling the production?
Anticipating and dealing with bottlenecks
Current nuclear energy supply chain in developed and developing countries
Expected fuel supply, equipment and component challenges
Sustainability and Nuclear Energy's Role in Achieving Net Zero
Panel Discussion - Integrating Nuclear into Global Sustainability Efforts: Meeting Decarbonization Goals
Nuclear Energy for Net Zero: Aligning Policy and Technology"
The role of nuclear in meeting climate goals, national policies supporting nuclear as a clean energy source
Meeting growing energy demand while ensuring equity, addressing geopolitical risks, and maintaining sustainable energy supply chains
Case Studies: Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, and the Philippines
5:15
Chairman’s Closing Address and summary of the day
6:00
Networking Evening Drinks
20 February 2025 Day 2 | Capacity Expansion, Financing, Collaborative Innovation, and Achieving Net Zero
8:30
Registration & Morning Coffee
9:00
Chairman’s Welcome Address and Recap of Day 1’s Discussions Tom O’Sullivan, CEO, Mathyos Global Advisory, Japan
9:10
Morning Keynote The Role of Nuclear Energy in Achieving Global Sustainability and Carbon Reduction Goals
The path to Net Zero: Nuclear Energy’s Role in Global Decarbonization
9:40
Keynote Roundtable – Building Alliances for Nuclear Development in Response to the Global Energy and Climate Crisis.
This high-level roundtable will bring together representatives from Japan, South Korea and the United States to explore the formation of a strategic alliance aimed at advancing nuclear energy solutions to address the pressing challenges of the global energy crisis and climate change. Discussions will focus on joint development of fast integral reactors, cooperation in nuclear propulsion technologies for submarines, and accelerating the deployment of advanced reactors such as Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). The panel will also delve into the diplomatic dimensions of collaboration, including the potential for regional partners to join the Nuclear Weapons Ban Treaty while pursuing peaceful nuclear innovation. Panellists will highlight how alliances in technology, policy, and security can enhance energy security, regional stability, and support the global transition to net zero.
Japan Korea Collaboration on Nuclear with the United States
Japan and Korea are very vulnerable in the global energy and climate crises
We can be winners if we work together creating an alliance with the US
I call it JA-K-US, Northeast Asian version of AUKUS
Develop Integral Fast Reactor of the Idaho National Laboratory as “sustainable” nuclear system. It is passive safe, radioactive waste management ease, and proliferation resistant. It can be applied to the melt-downed debris of the Fukushima Daiichi NPP
Jointly develop and deploy nuclear propulsion submarine
Contribute to de-nuclearization of North Korea by buying and burning its plutonium and HEU of their weapons in our reactors if Kim Jon-Un agrees
Join the Nuclear weapon ban treaty to show our strong commitment for peaceful use of nuclear power. This year’s Nobel peace prize awarded to the Hidankyo, Organization for Hibakusha of Hiroshima and Nagasaki shows sense of urgency in Nobel Peace committee to stop nuclear war
Nobuo Tanaka, Chair, Steering Committee of Innovation for Cool Earth Forum (ICEF)
Executive Director Emeritus, International Energy Agency (IEA) ;CEO,Tanaka Global, Inc., Japan Dr. Jooho Whang, President & CEO, KHNP, Republic of Korea Yukiko Morishita, Deputy Division CEO of Global Business, Chubu Electric Power, Japan Clayton Scott, Chief Commercial Officer, Nuscale Ramsay Hamady, Chief Financial Officer, Nuscale
10:30
Networking Morning Coffee
Capacity Expansion, New Nuclear Builds, and Potential Applications
11:00
Bangladesh Bangladesh’s First Nuclear Power Plant and its Role in the Clean Energy Transition
Significance of Nuclear Energy in Bangladesh's Energy Mix
Current energy mix and its reliance on fossil fuels
Nuclear energy as a stable and reliable alternative
Contribution to Bangladesh’s Clean Energy Goals
Emissions reduction potential and alignment with national climate commitments
Nuclear energy's role in meeting Bangladesh's sustainable energy targets
Economic and Environmental Implications
Economic benefits, including job creation, reduced energy costs, and energy security
Environmental considerations, such as waste management and ecosystem impact
Challenges and Public Perception
Safety concerns and public understanding of nuclear energy
Future Prospects and Regional Implication
Dr. Emadul Islam, Bangladesh Expert, Senior Research Fellow, Ocean Policy Research Institute Sasakawa Peace Foundation, Japan
11:30
China Update on China’s Nuclear Power Francois Morin, Director, China, World Nuclear Association
12:00
Hitachi’s Challenges to Open New Nuclear Frontier
Hitachi’s long experiences in Japanese nuclear industry
Our capability and expertise of design, manufacturing and construction
Towards success for new nuclear project
Takashi Masui, General Manager, Nuclear Energy Business Planning & Management Div, Nuclear Energy Business Unit, Hitachi Ltd, Japan
12:30
Networking Lunch
Investment Opportunities and Effective Financing strategies for New Nuclear
1:30
Resource Requirements for Nuclear Power Programmes – the Funding Gap To enable the deployment of Nuclear Power Programmes, countries need to develop necessary nuclear infrastructure or update the existing one. The costs associated are usually borne by the National institutions and the Project proponent. These resources even a fraction of the project costs is mandatory to be planned and mobilized upfront and frequently their size is underestimated. The presentation will explore the size and timing of resources needed as well as potential sources of funding and international cooperation programs. Milko Kovachev, International Expert, The International Bank for Nuclear Infrastructure (IBNI)
2:00
Financing Nuclear Power Plants under Liberalised Electricity Market
The discussion around utilising nuclear in order to progress decarbonisation while responding the rapid increase of power demand for digitalisation is beginning to be boiled down. To make it happen, now we need to discuss about financing nuclear power plants
Needless to say, this is not easy. Nuclear technology and operation involve not a few risks which make it hard to obtain finance. Some of such risks are inherent to the nature of nuclear, i.e., long term construction and operation, as well as some of the uncertainty related to the back-end cycle.
My session will summarize the risks inherent to nuclear plants construction/operation which make it difficult to obtain finance.
Nevertheless, some countries have already started demonstrating workable financing scheme for their new nuclear plants. Examples are UK`s CfD (contract for difference), RAB (regulated asset base), sponsored by heavy corporate power users, financed by power operator (like EDF which actually is government), etc, etc. Such initiatives will be summarized with pros and cons.
Turning it over to the situation in Japan, while general atmosphere appears to be becoming a bit positive towards the use of nuclear, and it looks like the government will include nuclear as one of the main power source for its 7th basic energy plan which is now under discussion, the finance discussion has just began.
In addition to the financial risk inherent to nuclear plant itself, there are other matters which make it difficult to finance nuclear plants specifically observed in Japan. Included in them are people`s sentiment coming from Fukushima, and moreover, financial difficulty of regional power companies derived from (1) stopping nuclear reactors operation and (2) the liberalization of electricity.
The 7th basic energy plan needs to come with some workable financing plan for nuclear. So discussion regarding the financial scheme for new nuclear has just been started. I will present some of the ideas being discussed. Also, will explore some of the market indication regarding the appetite towards nuclear.
Apart from utility size nuclear new plants, SMR might have to take different path. Most of the SMR appears to be for specific demands like data center or industries such as steel and/or chemical. If that is the case, cost recovery based on public consumer’s monthly electricity bill can not be applied. New financial scheme needs to be explored.
Above all, it is crucial to clearly define business model for such SMR use; who owns, who operates such SMR, what is supply chain like? etc.
Mina Sekiguchi, Managing Partner,Resonancia LLC, Japan
2:30
Nuclear financing: Have we turned a corner? This panel will examine the following topics
Risk mitigation to enable investments in new nuclear
Financing large reactors vs SMRs; differences and similarities
The impact of Sept. 2024 announcement in New York by 14 financial institutions that expressed support for the call to action to triple global nuclear energy capacity by 2050.
The impact of Amazon/Google/Microsoft deals with nuclear power companies and developers.
Moderator : George Borovas, Head, Nuclear Practice, Hunton Andrews Kurth & Managing Partner, Tokyo Office Panelists: Milko Kovachev, International Expert, The International Bank for Nuclear Infrastructure (IBNI) Seth Grae,
CEO, Lightbridge Corporation; Chairman, American Nuclear Energy Society International Council, USA
3:15
Networking Afternoon Tea
3:45
Innovative Technologies Powering the New Nuclear Renaissance
Cutting-edge nuclear technologies, including Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), advanced reactors, and new designs that enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
Scaling Capacity with Next-Generation Nuclear Technologies
Case Studies: Japan, China, and the Philippines
Collaborative Innovation: International Partnerships in New Nuclear
Global Partnerships Driving Innovation in Nuclear Energy
Commercialising and developing successful SMRs
How can governments help commercialise SMRs?
Will lower plant costs ensure easier funding options?
Considerations specific to deployment of SMRs
Shorter construction time and longer fuel cycle
Will the benefits of smaller reactor designs be sufficient to overcome the loss in economies of scale
Manufacturers overview
4:30
Interactive Panel Discussion – Powering Data Centres and AI This session will discuss the power projections for Data Centres and AI.
The questions here are how nuclear energy can fill the gap and provide the sizeable energy needed whilst still being economical and efficient and in the time frame required. Data Centres are being set up globally and operators will need to ensure that there is sufficient energy available in the time frame they need.
5:15
Chairman’s Closing Address
Outstanding Speaker Faculty including:
Naomi Hirose Chairman, Japan Energy Association, Japan
Naomi Hirose is the former president / CEO whose service at the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) spans four decades.
He joined the company in 1976, having gained an appreciation for the energy industry following the 1973 Oil Shock, and worked in a number of management positions from 1992 to 2005, including corporate planning, sales, marketing, and customer relations.
Mr. Hirose became an executive officer in 2006, and in 2008, conceived and spearheaded a campaign promoting the economic and environmental benefits of electrification, called “Switch” that was a Japan-first. In 2010, he re-energized the company vision for global expansion.
Immediately after the 3.11 Fukushima Accident, Mr. Hirose dedicated himself to create the system for Nuclear Damage Compensation. After becoming President and CEO in 2012, he led the company in addressing a number of highly complex issues such as water management and decommissioning plans for the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, compensation for the accident and Fukushima revitalization, and keeping TEPCO competitive while facing the deregulation of Japan’s electricity market. He left TEPCO in 2021, and currently serves as Chair of Japan Energy Association, i.e. World Energy Council Japanese Member Committee. Mr. Hirose received his B.A. in Sociology from Hitotsubashi University in 1976, and his MBA from Yale School of Management in 1983.
Nobuo Tanaka
Chair, Steering Committee of Innovation for Cool Earth Forum (ICEF)
Executive Director Emeritus, International Energy Agency (IEA)
CEO,Tanaka Global, Inc., Japan
Nobuo Tanaka is former Chairman of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation. He is the chairman of the Innovation for Cool Earth Forum (ICEF). He is Distinguished Fellow at Institute of Energy Economics, Japan (IEEJ) and Visiting Professor at Graduate School of Public Policy of the University of Tokyo. As Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) from 2007 to 2011, he initiated a collective release of oil stocks in June 2011. He also played a crucial and personal role in strengthening of ties with major non-Member energy players, including China and India.
He began his career in 1973 in the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) after graduating the University of Tokyo, and has served in a number of high-ranking positions, including DirectorGeneral of the Multilateral Trade System Department. He was deeply engaged in bilateral trade issues with the US as Minister for Industry, Trade and Energy at the Embassy of Japan, Washington DC. He served twice as Director for Science, Technology and Industry (DSTI) of the Paris-based international organization, OECD.
Yukiko Morishita Deputy Division CEO of Global Business, Chubu Electric Power, Japan Yukiko Morishita serves as Deputy Division CEO of Global Business at Chubu Electric Power Company. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Shizuoka University, Japan, in March 1991, and promptly embarked on her career with Chubu Electric in April of that year. Over the years, Ms. Morishita has held pivotal roles, specializing in human resources and public relations strategy.
In December 2020, she was appointed to a strategic assignment in Washington, D.C. Following a three-year and four-month tenure abroad, she returned to Japan in April 2024 and has since led her current role, where she actively advances initiatives in the decarbonization business, including developments in next-generation nuclear energy.
Ms. Morishita is a member of the Women’s Committee on Energy and Environment (WCEE) and a 2015 alumna of the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). She recently completed a professional development program, Clean Energy Solutions: Technological Change to Meet Emissions Reduction Targets, at MIT in October and November 2023.
Dr. Jooho Whang President & CEO, KHNP, Republic of Korea
Takashi Masui General Manager, Nuclear Energy Business Planning & Management Div, Nuclear Energy Business Unit, Hitachi Ltd, Japan
Mr. Takashi Masui started his professional career as Assistant Project Manager, Advanced Reactor & Nuclear Fuel Cycle Engineering Department, Hitachi Works, Hitachi Ltd. Then, he dedicated his efforts for Rokkasho Reprocessing project, as Project Manager.
Returning to Tokyo in April 2006, he was nominated as Senior Manager, Corporate Planning & Development Office, to oversee Hitachi entire business portfolio at Hitachi’s corporate headquarters in Tokyo.
At the next stage, in December 2012, he was promoted as General Manager, Europe Nuclear Business Development Division, Power Systems Company, Hitachi Ltd., to promote UK Horizon project. He performed his best duties to develop Hitachi’s nuclear business in UK.
Since April 2024, he has worked as General Manager, Nuclear Energy Business Planning & Management Division, Nuclear Energy Business Unit, Hitachi Ltd., overlooking Hitachi’s global nuclear energy business.
Mr. Takashi Masui has degrees of Bachelor of Engineering, majored in chemical engineering, and Master of Engineering, majored in nuclear chemical engineering, from Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan. In addition, he has the degree of Master of Business Administration, endowed by University of Michigan, USA.
Dr Leslie Dewan Founder, Criticality Capital, USA
Dr. Leslie Dewan develops technology to build the supply chain for advanced nuclear reactors. Leslie received her Ph.D. in nuclear engineering from MIT, as well as S.B. degrees from MIT in mechanical engineering and nuclear engineering. Previously, she was the CEO of Transatomic Power, a company that designed safer nuclear reactors that leave behind less waste than conventional designs. Leslie has been awarded an MIT Presidential Fellowship and a Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship. She has served on the MIT Corporation, MIT’s board of trustees, and on the National Academy of Engineering’s study, “Laying the Foundation for New and Advanced Nuclear Reactors in the United States.” Leslie has been named an MIT Technology Review "Innovator Under 35," a National Geographic Explorer, and a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader.
Kirsten Cutler, Ph.D.
Senior Strategist for Nuclear Innovation, U.S. Department of State
Dr. Kirsten Cutler is a Senior Strategist for Nuclear Energy Innovation at the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation and is a State Department Senior Executive. She has 23 years of experience working on nuclear safety, security, and nonproliferation and leads the Department’s efforts supporting climate and energy security goals through nuclear energy innovation. She spearheaded high-level advanced nuclear announcements for the United Nations Climate Change Conferences, G7 Leaders Summits, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Ministerials, and other forums. In 2015, she served as Assistant Director for Nuclear Energy and Nonproliferation in the Executive Office of the President, Office of Science and Technology Policy where she launched the White House Summit on Nuclear Energy and the White House Nuclear Energy Technology Innovation Workshop. After the 2001 terrorist attacks, she led U.S. delegations to the IAEA to address the “dirty bomb” threat and headed efforts through the G-8 and IAEA to negotiate and develop the first international export control framework for radioactive sources that was eventually incorporated into IAEA international standards and U.S. law. As an American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow for Senator Joseph Lieberman, she advanced his positions on nuclear power and sustainable clean energy development. She received a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota for research in radioisotope geochemistry, geochronology, and paleoclimate reconstruction. She served as a volunteer teacher in Namibia following its independence from South Africa. Dr. Cutler lives in Washington DC with her husband and two daughters.
Tatsuro Kobayashi General Manager, Nuclear Safety Management Dept, TEPCO Holdings, Japan
Education
March 1990:
Bachelor of Science and Technology in Mechanical Engineering, Keio University
March 1992:
Master of Science and Technology in Mechanical Engineering, Keio University
Dept. Manager, Environment and Chemical Dept., Fukushima Daiichi
NPS
June 2018:
Deputy General Manager, Washington DC Office
July 2022:
General Manager, Washington DC Office
July 2024:
General Manager, Nuclear Safety Management Department
Tom O’Sullivan CEO, Mathyos Global Advisory, Japan
Tom O’Sullivan has over 30 years experience working in the Asia Pacific region in Japan and Hong Kong.
He has held senior roles at Deutsche Bank, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and PricewaterhouseCoopers. He is a Civil Engineer and Chartered Accountant and most recently has specialized in the international energy sector advising Asia Pacific companies on strategy and international issues including cross-border investments and security related issues through his own company Mathyos Global Advisory.
He has a wide network of contacts in Europe and the United States as well as across the Asia Pacific region.
Francois Morin Director, China, World Nuclear Association
François Morin is senior engineer, graduate of the Ecole Centrale de Paris (ECP) and worked several years as process engineer in Framatome (now AREVA), in charge of accident evaluation and post-Chernobyl studies. In the 90’s he worked within French Atomic Energy Commission and managed technology transfers into China in the field of Nuclear Medicine.
He then has been working in various fields and countries, Eastern Europe, Asia, Africa, focused on big projects structuring & financing involving international cooperation. He is currently living in China. He is Director Asia at the World Nuclear Association.
George Borovas Head, Nuclear Practice, Hunton Andrews Kurth & Managing Partner, Tokyo Office
George Borovas is the head of Hunton Andrews Kurth’s Nuclear practice and Managing Partner of the Tokyo office. He has worked on projects and transactions in the UK, the US, Russia, Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, China, Australia and South Africa. He regularly negotiates contracts and advises clients on the establishment of global joint ventures relating to the nuclear industry as well as on transactions for the trading of fuel, equipment and services for nuclear power plants. He also advises companies on international nuclear liability and export compliance issues and has represented buyers in transactions involving the acquisition of nuclear power plants. "George Borovas has a fantastic practice doing nuclear work," remarks a source (Chambers Asia-Pacific, 2020).
George is a Board Member of the World Nuclear Association (WNA) and has been recognized as a nuclear industry leader by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and the International Framework for Nuclear Energy Cooperation (IFNEC), as well as the US government as an appointee to the US Secretary of Commerce’s Civilian Nuclear Trade Advisory Committee (CINTAC). He has written numerous articles and is a frequent commentator on matters relating to the global nuclear industry. He has appeared on Bloomberg TV and CNBC and is regularly quoted in the global print media in publications such as the Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, Reuters, BBC News and The Daily Telegraph. Before becoming a nuclear energy lawyer, George worked as an engineer for a nuclear power plant engineering firm.
Milko Kovachev International Expert, The International Bank for Nuclear Infrastructure (IBNI)
More than 40 years experience of energy and nuclear policy in the governmental, corporate and private sector.
Previous experience at IAEA, international nuclear engineering companies and financing institutions.
Served as minister of energy and economy in the government of Bulgaria.
Licensed Senior Reactor Operator, Deputy manager of Kozloduy NPP training center, head of department for operation and safety oversight at NEK.
Graduated Technical University of Sofia, Nuclear Engineering in 1979 and lectured as Principle Assistant Professor
Mina Sekiguchi Managing Partner, Resonancia LLC, Japan
After serving as the head of Energy & Infrastructure sector at KPMG Japan and Asia Pacific for more than 15 years, Mina now is a managing partner of her own firm called Resonancia LLC since June 2023 and works as an independent energy consultant while serving as external director for several public and private companies. Mina has extensive knowledge and experience in energy and infrastructure sector, especially in investment and M&A, and has rich and profound experience in providing advice to Japanese government, utilities, oil & gas companies, trading companies and funds on their investments within Japan as well as overseas. Mina also provided advice to Japanese utilities in changing their operation model to fit to the rapidly changing market. Currently she supports energy related companies in considering decarbonization strategies.
Clayton Scott
Chief Commercial Officer, Nuscale
Clayton Scott was named Chief Commercial Officer in August 2023 after joining NuScale as Executive Vice President, Business Development in 2022. In this role, Scott oversees global business development efforts, including all sales, marketing, business development and communications functions for the U.S. and abroad. Mr. Scott brings more than 40 years of diverse global experiences allowing him the ability to open markets and raise brand awareness.
Prior to NuScale, from February 2018 through December 2021, Mr. Scott was a Senior Vice President – Global Sales, Deputy Director I&C Business Unit for Framatome, responsible for the global I&C sales, P&L within the group and a global footprint of more than 2,000 staff. Prior to Framatome, Mr. Scott served as the Chief Nuclear Officer for Schneider Electric from January 2014 to February 2018, responsible for the company’s global nuclear organization, with offices and facilities in North America, Europe/MENA and Asia. Mr. Scott previously served as the Chief Nuclear Officer of Invensys’ global nuclear business. He was appointed by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to chair a task force on harmonizing digital licensing issues globally, and began his career as an instrumentation technologist for Ontario Hydro, where he was involved in the commissioning and start-up of four CANDU units at the Pickering Nuclear Power Station in Ontario, Canada.
Mr. Scott is a frequent lecturer on topics within the energy sector and serves as a member of the University of Tennessee Advisory Board. Mr. Scott carries dual citizenship between the U.S. and Canada, and has a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from the University of California, Irvine, and a Leading with Finance certificate from the Harvard Business School online.
Ramsay Hamady
Chief Financial Officer, Nuscale
Ramsey Hamady assumed the role of NuScale Power’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in August 2023. Mr. Hamady is responsible for financial leadership and risk management, capital markets engagement and driving value in support of NuScale stakeholder objectives.
During his 26-year professional career, Mr. Hamady has supported many high-growth firms engaged in transformative development, most recently serving as CFO of private and public SEC-reporting organizations such as Equify Financial and Western Magnesium Corporation.
Prior to those positions, Mr. Hamady served as the Director, Finance and Investments, of HG Global, a private asset management firm focused on investments in the energy, infrastructure and financial sectors. Mr. Hamady also founded Gulf Capital Credit Opportunities, a special situations investment fund backed by sovereign wealth, multilateral, and private investors.
Mr. Hamady began his career at Lehman Brothers as an emerging markets sovereign bond trader. He later continued his corporate finance career at J.P. Morgan, where he transacted special situations investments and sponsor-backed leverage buy-outs on behalf of tier one global private equity.
Mr. Hamady holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Management from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is a supporter of efforts to alleviate global poverty, including work to finance Middle East and African micro finance initiatives in partnership with Grameen Bank, recipient of the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize.
Dr. Emadul Islam Senior Research Fellow, Ocean Policy Research Institute, Sasakawa Peace Foundation, Japan
Dr. Emadul Islam is a Senior Research fellow at the Ocean Policy Research Institute at the Sasakawa Peace Foundation, Japan. He is also serving as an Advisor Special Envoy to the chairman, Royal University Dhaka, Bangladesh. He was an adjunct scholar for the National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR), Washington DC, USA. Prior to this, Dr. Islam served as a development expert and researcher in three different organizations, including Transparency International Bangladesh; BRAC; and the Centre for Bay of Bengal Studies at Independent University, Bangladesh for research and evaluation. He was conferred a PhD in Community Development under the Yayasan Khazanah scholarship from the University of Malaya, Malaysia in 2021. Dr. Islam was awarded the Fulbright Visiting Scholarship in 2022-23 for pursuing Post-Doctoral research at Northeastern University, Boston, USA.
Jun Kojima
Head of Overseas Investment, Egg Forward Inc, Japan
Jun Kojima joined Egg FORWARD in 2024 based in Tokyo. Golden Egg Ventures, the venture capital arm of Egg FORWARD invests in and works alongside entrepreneurs delivering transformative change. Cleantech is one of their core focus areas. Prior to joining Egg FORWARD, he was at DG Ventures/DG Incubation overseeing its Asia portfolios.
Before that, He held investment roles at financial institutions including Japan Post Capital, Manulife Asset Management and Manulife Insurance, Visa Worldwide and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation.
Takafumi Anegawa
Founder & CEO, Advanced Float Co Ltd, Japan
Takafumi Anegawa began his career in 1983 at TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) as a Core & Fuel Engineer. In 1991, he joined the GE Simplified Boiling Water Reactor (SBWR) Development Project, and by 1993, he was involved in the design and licensing of Advanced Boiling Water Reactors.
In 2002, he shifted his focus to promoting electric vehicles (EVs), and by 2005, he developed EVs capable of rapid charging in collaboration with Subaru. In 2010, he established the CHAdeMO Association, an organization dedicated to standardizing EV quick charging, where he currently serves as president.
Following the Fukushima Daiichi NPP accident in 2011, Anegawa returned to the Nuclear Power Department to contribute to recovery efforts. By 2014, he was appointed to TEPCO’s Board of Directors and became Chief Nuclear Officer, directing post-accident response initiatives. He later led TEPCO’s R&D Center in 2018 and served as the project leader for the COCN OFNP study in 2020.
In 2024, Anegawa retired from TEPCO and went on to establish his own venture, Advanced Float Co. Ltd.
Dr. Reiko Fujita
Chair, Fukushima Support Project of Atomic Energy Society of Japan Program manager of ImPACT Program; Former President of AESJ;
Former Chief Fellow, Toshiba Corporation
Dr. Reiko Fujita, joined Toshiba Corporation 1983. She was a Chief Fellow in Power & Industrial Systems Research & Development Center 2012. She has developed a metallic fuel reprocessing for Fast Breeder Reactor and a transuranium elements recovery process from high-level radioactive waste. She is one of most famous researchers in Pyrochemical Process in Molten Salts. She got several Awards of Atomic Energy Society of Japan and Award of Electrochemical Society of Japan. She is serving as the advisor to Fukushima Prefecture on Remediation after the Fukushima Nuclear Accident. She served as a Director of the Atomic Energy Society of Japan since 2010 and was appointed President in 2014. She had been an ImPACT Program Manager of “Reduction and Resource Recycling of High-level Radioactive Wastes through Nuclear Transmutation” since 2014 till March 2019. She has still served Chair of Fukushima Support Project, Atomic Energy Society of Japan.
Helen Cook Principal, GNE Advisory Pty Ltd, Australia
Helen Cook is Principal of GNE Advisory Pty Ltd, a law firm dedicated to the nuclear energy sector. Helen is considered a nuclear law expert by the International Atomic Energy Agency and is the author of the comprehensive legal textbook, The Law of Nuclear Energy (currently in its Third Edition). Helen currently advises multiple foreign governments on the introduction of nuclear energy for the first time, as well as advising on the procurement and construction of large reactors and the demonstration of small modular reactors.
Dario Martinez
Economist, Nuclear Alternative Project, Puerto Rico
Dario Martinez is an economist from Argentina who has been living in the United States since 2020. He works for a US-based multinational company in the payments industry, focusing on economic analysis and market intelligence.
Before moving to the United States, Dario held key roles at bilateral chambers of commerce and government agencies in Argentina for 15 years. He also co-founded a startup specializing in process improvements, market research, and strategic advisory.
In the energy sector, Dario joined The Nuclear Alternative Project as a volunteer in 2023. He is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Energy Management at the New York Institute of Technology, with a particular focus on corporate strategy and key partnerships in the nuclear industry.
Yoko Iwama
Professor of International Relations, Director, Strategic Studies Program (SSP)
Associate Director, Global Governancne Program (G-Cube),
GRIPS (National Graduate for Policy Studies, Japan
Yoko Iwama is Professor of National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS). She is also the director of Security and Strategy Program (SSP) at GRIPS. She graduated from Kyoto University in 1986 and earned her PhD in Law at the University. Having served as Research Assistant of Kyoto University (1994–97), Special Assistant of the Japanese Embassy in Germany (1998–2000), and Associate Professor at GRIPS (2000), she was appointed Professor at GRIPS in 2009. She was a student at the Free University of Berlin between 1989-1991, during which period she encountered the fall of the Berlin Wall and the reunification of the two Germanies. Her specialty is international security and European diplomatic history centering on NATO, Germany, and nuclear strategy. She has served on numerous government committees including the Advisory panel on the Reconstruction of a Legal Basis for Security (2006-7, 2013-14). Her publications include John Baylis and Yoko Iwama (eds.) Joining the Non-Proliferation Treaty: Deterrence, Non-Proliferation and the American Alliance, (Routledge 2018); Pascal Lottaz and Yoko Iwama(eds.) Neutral Europe and the Creation of the Nonproliferation Regime:1958-1968 (Routledge, 2024); Yoko Iwama (ed.) The Realities of Nuclear Sharing: NATO’s Experience and Japan (Shinzansha, 2023 in Japanese：核共有の現実―NATOの経験と日本). She received the 2022 Inoki Masamichi Prize of Japan Society for Security Studies for her book, The 1968 Global Nuclear Order and West Germany (Yuhikaku, 2021 in Japanese: 核の一九六八年体制と西ドイツ).
Seth Grae CEO, Lightbridge Corporation Chairman, American Nuclear Energy Society International Council, USA
Seth Grae is the CEO of Lightbridge Corporation and is the Chairman of the American Nuclear Society’s International Council, a member of the Civil Nuclear Trade Advisory Committee to the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, a member of the board of directors of the Nuclear Energy Institute, and a member of the World Economic Forum’s Advanced Energy Solutions Community.
Seth leads Lightbridge’s efforts to develop nuclear fuel technology to improve the safety, economics, and proliferation resistance of existing and new power reactors, including small modular reactors. Lightbridge’s proprietary fuel technology promises to make nuclear power – a reliable source of carbon-free electricity – more competitive.
He also led Lightbridge’s advisory roles to governments of countries seeking to start or expand nuclear power programs, from feasibility studies through procurement and operations. Lightbridge developed the United Arab Emirates’ strategic plan for commercial nuclear energy.
Hiroyuki Oigawa Chief Science and Technology Officer, Japan Atomic Energy Agency, Japan
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Anthropocene Institute comprises scientists, engineers, communicators, marketers, thought leaders, and advocates — all pulling together toward a common goal: make Earth abundant for all and sustainable for decades to come.
Lightbridge (NASDAQ: LTBR) is an advanced nuclear fuel technology company based in Reston, Virginia, USA. The Company is developing Lightbridge Fuel™, a proprietary next generation nuclear fuel technology for current and future nuclear power plants, including small modular reactors. The fuel will enhance the economics, proliferation resistance, and safety of nuclear power, operating about 1000 °C cooler than standard fuel. A variant of the fuel could also utilize reactor grade plutonium to generate power while eliminating the plutonium. Lightbridge has also provided advisory services to governments seeking to introduce or expand nuclear power programs. This work included writing the strategic plan for nuclear power for the United Arab Emirates.
Supporting Sponsor:
Hitachi-GE Nuclear Energy, Ltd., together with Hitachi Group companies, Offers products and services that excel in terms of reliability, safety and cost-effectiveness. This is achieved through a consistent organizational structure encompassing the nuclear fuel, the nuclear sfuel cycle and, of course, the power generation plant. Additionally, we're mobilizing our collective efforts and resources toward R&D, pursuing continuous improvement in the technological sophistication and economic efficiency of light water reactors-which currently predominate in nuclear power generation-while aiming to the future when fast reactors will be put into practical use.
The Independent Power Producers Forum (IPPF) is an international industry support organization composed of senior executives and decision-makers heading up firms with energy and power business commitments across Asia, Europe, Africa and the Americas. We are an active catalyst for positive change with a unique “fraternal” organizational atmosphere. We cover all key areas and sectors relating to power generation: Gas, Coal, Bio-Mass, Hydro, Wind, Solar, Nuclear, Geo-Thermal, Legal, Finance, Insurance, Security, Equipment, Infrastructure, Alternatives, Renewable and Sustainable Technologies, IoT / IT, etc.
The IPPF also leads the “New Energy” parade for Energy Efficiencies (EESCO’s), Pollution Prevention (P2/E2), GHG Trading, Energy Security, Waste-to-Energy, Standby Power, Smart Grid, Distribution / Transmission, Restructuring.
The Nuclear Energy Maritime Organization (NEMO) is an international industry association for stakeholders involved in all aspects of floating nuclear power and nuclear mobility. The deployment of commercial maritime nuclear is vital to allow the full decarbonisation of many of the most challenging sectors of the global economy.
NEMO's mission is to engage with national and international regulators in a consultative capacity to offer expertise, guidance, and the leadership necessary to assist in the creation of appropriate future-oriented standards and rules for the deployment, operation and decommissioning of floating nuclear power.
NEMO unites the maritime and nuclear industries to unlock the potential of this new asset-class and to allow floating nuclear power solutions to be deployed with the highest standards of safety, security, and environmental justice.
Started in 2009, Energy Asia is a multi-disciplinary focus for activities relating to development, assessment and management of energy related programs. It is our endeavour that this publication proves to be an important factor in raising the standards of discussions, analyses and evaluations relating to energy programs.
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