APNE26 | Asia Pacific Nuclear Energy Conference 2026

Securing Asia Pacific’s Energy Future in an Age of Uncertainty: Nuclear, New Technologies & Regional Collaboration

Opening Keynote Address
Charles Oppenheimer, Founder/CEO, Oppenheimer Energy

Confirmed Speakers
Nobuo Tanaka, Chair, Study Group on Next Generation Nuclear Energy Utilization, Canon Institute of Global Studies (CIGS); Chair, the Steering Committee, Innovation for Cool Earth Forum (ICEF), Executive Director Emeritus, The International Energy Agency (IEA), CEO, Tanaka Global, Inc.
Francois Morin, Director, China, World Nuclear Association
Karolina Lisslö Gylfe, Secretary General, WePlanet, Sweden
Gayatri Karnik, Nuclear Industry Analyst, Super Critical Materials; Extended Member – India Sub-Committee on Sustainability, ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers); Policy Analyst, Anthropocene Institute
K M Jalal Uddin Rumi, Principal Geologist, Nuclear Power & Energy Division, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission
Dr Victor Nian, Founding Co-Chairman, CSER
Manmohan Parkash, Global Thought Leader and Infrastructure Financing Expert/Former Senior Adviser, Office of the President, Asian Development Bank
Dr. Jeffrey R. Bohn, Director Energy Economics, Anthropocene Institute and Researcher, U.C. Berkeley’s Center for Data Analytics in Risk (CDAR)
Dr Pham Kim Long, Deputy Head, Department of Planing & R&D Management, VINATOM
Bob S. Effendi, Director, PT XPERT SYNERGY SOLUTION
Steve Reynolds, Technical Programme Manager, Waste and Decommissioning, UKAEA
Pinar Temocin, Political Scientist, Non-Residential Fellow, Elliot School of International Affairs
Dr Carlo A Arcilla, Full Professor of Earth Sciences, University of the Philippines; Immediate Past Director, Philippine Nuclear Research Institute;
Independent Director, PXP Energy, A. Brown Co. Inc and Meralco Power Academy
Keisuke Sadamori, Director, Energy Markets & Security, International Energy Agency

As geopolitical tensions reshape global energy markets, supply chains remain vulnerable, and energy demand surges—driven in part by rapid digitalisation and the growth of data centres—Asia faces a defining challenge: how to secure reliable, low-carbon, and scalable energy for the future.

Nuclear energy is once again at the forefront of this conversation.

Into its 10th year, APNE26 in Macau will bring together government leaders, utilities, technology innovators, financiers, and industrial energy users to explore how nuclear power—alongside emerging technologies—can deliver energy security, resilience, and decarbonisation at scale.

Positioned at the heart of the Greater Bay Area (GBA), APNE26 provides a unique platform to connect China, Northeast Asia, and Asia Pacific, fostering dialogue, investment, and collaboration across borders.

Securing Asia’s Energy Future Starts Here.

As global uncertainty reshapes energy markets, Asia faces a critical challenge:

Ensuring reliable, scalable, and low-carbon power
Managing rising demand from AI and data centres
Strengthening supply chains and energy independence

Nuclear energy is back at the centre of the conversation

Conference Programme

Day 1, Thursday, 5th November 2026
8:00	*Registration & Morning Coffee*
	Policy Deployment, Investment & Energy Security
9:00	*Chairman’s Opening Address*
9:10	Opening Keynote Charles Oppenheimer, Founder/CEO, Oppenheimer Energy
9:40	Securing Asia’s Energy Future in an Age of Uncertainty, Demand & Decarbonisation This keynote will examine the changing energy landscape across Asia Pacific, including geopolitical instability, fuel price volatility, growing electricity demand and the urgent need to accelerate clean energy deployment. Why energy security has returned to the centre of national strategy The role of nuclear in reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels Balancing affordability, reliability, sovereignty and decarbonisation How Asia Pacific can strengthen regional cooperation on clean energy security
10:10	Executive Panel Session Securing Asia’s Energy Future – Why Nuclear Matters Now: Policy, Investment & Regional Cooperation As global energy markets become more volatile, nuclear energy is being reconsidered as a strategic solution for long-term energy resilience. The role of nuclear in national and regional energy strategies Reducing exposure to volatile fossil fuel markets Strengthening energy independence and energy sovereignty Nuclear as a stabilising force in clean energy systems Geopolitics and the future of energy cooperation in Asia
10:50	*Networking Moring Coffee*
11:10	Asia Pacific’s Nuclear Outlook: Demand Growth, Policy Momentum & Deployment Pathways This session will provide a regional overview of nuclear development across Asia Pacific, including established nuclear markets, emerging nuclear countries and the policy frameworks needed to support deployment. Nuclear development across China, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia and emerging markets How rising power demand is changing national energy planning Policy, regulatory and infrastructure readiness The opportunity for regional cooperation and knowledge sharing The Geopolitics of Energy in Asia Pacific Energy independence vs interdependence Supply chain vulnerabilities Regional cooperation
	Regional Collaboration & Policy Frameworks: Building the Conditions for Nuclear Deployment Successful nuclear development requires strong policy frameworks, regulatory confidence, regional cooperation and long-term government commitment. Cross-border energy cooperation and grid integration Regulatory harmonisation and safety standards Public acceptance and stakeholder engagement The role of international partnerships in accelerating deployment Building trusted frameworks for new nuclear countries Regional cooperation on safeguards, safety and emergency preparedness
12:30	*Networking Lunch*
1:30	The Great Indian Nuclear Growth Story : Challenges and Opportunities Gayatri Karnik, Nuclear Industry Analyst, Super Critical Materials; Extended Member – India Sub-Committee on Sustainability, ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers); Policy Analyst, Anthropocene Institute
	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
	Securing Asia Pacific’s Energy Future: Nuclear Pathways for Energy Security, Economic Growth and Net Zero The changing energy landscape in Asia Pacific: geopolitics, energy security, rising electricity demand and decarbonisation. Comparative assessment of nuclear strategies across Asia Pacific, including China/Hong Kong/Macau, India, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam. India as a case study: policy reforms, indigenous capability, financing, private sector participation and future growth. Lessons from mature and emerging nuclear programmes across the region. Opportunities for regional collaboration in financing, technology, fuel security, supply chains, workforce development and regulatory harmonisation. Strategic priorities for building a resilient, secure and low-carbon energy future for Asia Pacific. Manmohan Parkash, Global Thought Leader and Infrastructure Financing Expert/Former Senior Adviser, Office of the President, Asian Development Bank
	Building Bankable Nuclear Projects: Finance, Risk & Delivery Models A practical workshop for project developers, financiers, export credit agencies, governments and technology vendors. Structuring nuclear projects for investment Risk allocation and government support Financing SMRs and first-of-a-kind technologies Role of offtake agreements and strategic partnerships
	*Panel Session:* Financing the Future of Nuclear Energy: De-Risking Investment at Scale Nuclear energy requires long-term capital, stable policy support and innovative financing structures. This session will explore how nuclear projects can become more bankable and attractive to investors. Innovative financing models including RAB, CfD, PPPs and sovereign-backed funding The role of development banks and export credit agencies Carbon markets and nuclear’s role in clean energy finance De-risking large-scale nuclear investments Financing SMRs, advanced reactors and first-of-a-kind technologies Long-term offtake agreements, government guarantees and strategic partnerships
	Nuclear Power Plant Siting, Licensing and Project Development: Practical Challenges and Newcomer Country Experience Nuclear power plant siting and site selection considerations Newcomer country experience in nuclear programme development from national planning to grid integration Development of licensing and regulatory frameworks for newcomer countries Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant implementation experience and lessons learned from siting to commissioning, including key challenges and mitigation approaches K M Jalal Uddin Rumi, Principal Geologist, Nuclear Power & Energy Division, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission
	*Technology Spotlight* New Nuclear, SMRs & Advanced Reactors: From Ambition to Deployment Small Modular Reactors and advanced nuclear technologies are reshaping how countries think about nuclear deployment, scalability and flexibility. SMRs and Advanced Reactors: market readiness and deployment pathways Generation IV technologies and future reactor designs Modular construction and reduced project delivery risk Deployment opportunities for remote regions, islands, industrial clusters and data centres Regulatory and licensing challenges for new nuclear technologies
	The Role of Nuclear Nuclear Technlogies in Japan’s 2050 carbon neutrality Agenda: Lessons for Asia-Pacific Nuclear legitimation and stakeholder engagement Japan's roadmap to 2050 carbon neutrality – how nuclear is being positioned alongside renewables to deliver a secure, reliable and low-carbon energy system. Restarting and replacing nuclear capacity – policy reforms, next-generation reactors and long-term investment strategies supporting Japan's nuclear renaissance. Driving innovation through advanced nuclear technologies – SMRs, advanced reactors, hydrogen production and fuel cycle technologies shaping the future energy mix. Balancing energy security, economic competitiveness and decarbonisation – lessons from Japan's integrated approach to energy planning in an increasingly uncertain geopolitical environment. Key takeaways for Asia-Pacific – practical insights for established and emerging nuclear nations seeking to accelerate clean energy deployment while strengthening resilience and achieving net zero commitments. Pinar Temocin, Political Scientist, Non-Residential Fellow, Elliot School of International Affairs
4:00	*Networking Afternoon Tea*
4:30	*Fireside Chat* The Role of Nuclear in Net Zero Commitments Across Asia - Investment & Strategic Partnerships: What Will It Take to Build? A high-level discussion on how governments, utilities, technology vendors and investors can work together to move nuclear projects from policy ambition to commercial reality. What investors need to see before committing capital How governments can reduce risk without carrying the full burden Lessons from large infrastructure and energy projects Building bankable nuclear projects in Asia Pacific
5:15	Chairman’s Closing Comments and Close of Day 1
6:00 - 8:00	Networking Evening Drinks

Day 2, Friday, 6th November 2026
	Advanced Technology, Supply Chains, Digital Demand, Delivery
8:30	*Registration & Morning Coffee*
9:00	*Chairman’s Address*
9:15	Keynote Address From Policy to Delivery : Building the Nuclear Ecosystem Asia Needs at Scale
9:45	Winning the Public: Why Nuclear’s Future Depends on Narrative, Not Just Reactors Nuclear is now a societal and political question, not just a technical one. Public trust, perception, and misinformation are decisive factors. Why current communication strategies are failing to match the moment. The role of civil society and new coalitions in shifting public acceptance. Moving from defensive messaging to a compelling, future-oriented narrative. What it will take to secure a lasting social licence for nuclear at scale. Karolina Lisslö Gylfe, Secretary General, WePlanet, Sweden
10:15	Powering the Digital Economy: Nuclear Energy for AI, Data Centres & 24/7 Clean Power The rapid growth of artificial intelligence, cloud computing and hyperscale data centres is creating unprecedented demand for reliable, high-capacity and low-carbon electricity. Meeting the rising energy needs of AI and hyperscale data centres Nuclear as reliable baseload power for digital infrastructure The need for 24/7 clean power solutions Co-location opportunities between nuclear, data centres and industrial users Public-private partnerships between energy and technology sectors
10:45	Exploring cross-sectional nuclear energy cost differences across multiple countries Global nuclear energy economics project Data vary widely across countries Overnight construction costs Financing costs Operating costs Construction duration USA’s outlier status Nuclear energy economics are improving (in most countries) Dr. Jeffrey R. Bohn, Director Energy Economics, Anthropocene Institute and Researcher, U.C. Berkeley’s Center for Data Analytics in Risk (CDAR)
11:15	*Networking Moring Coffee*
11:45	Panel Session: Closing the Nuclear Fuel Cycle: IFR-Type Fast Reactors, Metallic Fuel & Pyroprocessing for Asia’s Energy Future As Asia accelerates its nuclear energy ambitions, attention is increasingly turning to advanced reactor systems that can improve fuel utilisation, reduce long-lived waste, and strengthen energy security. IFR-type technologies — combining fast reactors, metallic fuel and pyroprocessing within a closed fuel cycle — offer a potential pathway to extract more energy from nuclear fuel while reducing dependence on fresh uranium supply and long-term waste storage. This panel will examine the development of closed-cycle fast reactor technologies, including China’s emerging work on IFR-type systems, and explore how these technologies could reshape the future of nuclear power deployment in Asia Pacific. What is an IFR-type reactor? Understanding the principles of sodium-cooled fast reactors, metallic fuel, passive safety features and integrated fuel recycling. Closing the nuclear fuel cycle - How pyroprocessing and fuel recycling can reduce waste volumes, improve resource efficiency and support long-term nuclear sustainability. Metallic fuel and fast reactor performance - Why metallic fuel is important for fast reactor systems, including thermal performance, fuel breeding potential and safety characteristics. China’s development pathway - An overview of China’s fast reactor and closed fuel cycle ambitions, including how IFR-type technology could support national energy security and nuclear innovation goals. Lessons from global fast reactor programmes - Insights from historical and current programmes in the United States, Japan, South Korea, Russia, India and China. Commercialisation challenges - Technical, regulatory, economic and safeguards issues that must be addressed before IFR-type systems can be widely deployed. Non-proliferation and safeguards - Managing the sensitive policy questions around pyroprocessing, fuel recycling and advanced nuclear materials. Role in Asia Pacific’s future energy mix - How closed fuel cycle technologies could support baseload power, industrial decarbonisation, data centre demand and energy independence. Moderator: Nobuo Tanaka, Chair, Study Group on Next Generation Nuclear Energy Utilization, Canon Institute of Global Studies (CIGS); Chair, the Steering Committee, Innovation for Cool Earth Forum (ICEF), Executive Director Emeritus, The International Energy Agency (IEA), CEO, Tanaka Global, Inc. *Panelists:* Keisuke Sadamori, Director, Energy Markets & Security, International Energy Agency
12:30	*Networking Lunch*
1:30	How Chinese Nuclear Model can Apply to Global South Countries Chinese programme started decades ago with technology transfer, no industry and no money Low cost of capital : the key to profitability and the building of an industry. True in China; true elsewhere? Do SMR projects actually modify the path to success? The dual aspect heat versus electrictity, the Chinese case versus other countries. District and Industrial heating, who is concerned? Francois Morin, Director, China, World Nuclear Association
2:00	Vietnam's Nuclear Power Programme: Recent Developments and Future Outlook Update on Vietnam's nuclear energy programme Recent policy developments Progress in restarting the national nuclear power programme Role of nuclear technology in supporting the country's long-term energy security and sustainable development Dr Pham Kim Long, Deputy Head, Department of Planing & R&D Management, VINATOM
2:30	Indonesia : Ready for 7GW nuclear by 2040 Regulations umbrella Latest Update When and what capacity (large scale vs SMR) Potential Site : 28 location and others Who has engaged Indonesia What's next? if you're a) advanced nuclear developer b) large scale reactor vendor c) nuclear investor d) nuclear consultants Bob S. Effendi, Director, PT XPERT SYNERGY SOLUTION
3:00	Nuclear Developments in the Philippines New nuclear law and independent regulatory Urgent need for nuclear baseload Potential private nuclear companies Potential sites for nuclear Small nuclear modular research in the Philippines Non nuclear power research applications (Nutec plastics) Dr Carlo A Arcilla, Full Professor of Earth Sciences, University of the Philippines Immediate Past Director, Philippine Nuclear Research Institute Independent Director, PXP Energy, A. Brown Co. Inc and Meralco Power Academy
3:30	*Networking Afternoon Tea*
4:00	Ensuring Fusion Energy's Regenerative Economy - UKAEA's development of detritiation technologies to ensure a recycling path for fusion fuel UKAEA's fusion energy research The Joint European Torus and fusion experience gained Fusion waste types generated at UKAEA and current disposability UKAEA's developed detritiation technologies Current research underway on fusion waste Steve Reynolds, Technical Programme Manager, Waste and Decommissioning, UKAEA
	Building Asia Pacific’s Nuclear Supply Chain: From Components to Capability This panel will examine how Asia Pacific can build a stronger, more resilient and more competitive nuclear industrial ecosystem. Where the current nuclear supply chain bottlenecks are How regional suppliers can participate in nuclear projects Quality assurance, certification and nuclear-grade manufacturing Skills development and workforce readiness Lessons from global nuclear projects on avoiding delays and cost overruns Opportunities for local industry participation in SMR and advanced reactor deployment
	From Demonstration to Deployment: Lessons from New Nuclear Projects This session will feature case studies from countries, developers or research organisations working on next-generation nuclear technologies. Case study areas: SMR deployment models Advanced reactor demonstration projects Fusion pilot projects Floating nuclear concepts Closed fuel cycle and fast reactor development Nuclear applications for industrial heat, hydrogen and desalination
5:00	*Closing Executive Roundtable* The Future Nuclear Roadmap for Asia Pacific: Collaboration, Confidence & Delivery A high-level closing discussion bringing together the key themes of APNE26: energy security, technology innovation, investment, supply chains, public confidence and regional collaboration. What Asia Pacific needs to accelerate nuclear deployment How governments, industry and investors can work together The role of regional collaboration in building confidence Moving from ambition to implementation Priority actions for the next 5–10 years Building public trust and a stronger nuclear narrative
5:45	*Chairman’s Closing Remarks and Key Takeaways*

Opening Keynote Address:

Charles Oppenheimer
Founder/CEO, Oppenheimer Energy

Charles Oppenheimer is an investor and entrepreneur based in Silicon Valley.

As a founder of The Oppenheimer Project and member of 8090 Industustries, he is advocating and investing in the expansion of nuclear energy as a pathway to a more energy-abundant and peaceful world.

Panel of Industry Specialists:

	Nobuo Tanaka Chair, Study Group on Next Generation Nuclear Energy Utilization, Canon Institute of Global Studies (CIGS); Chair, the Steering Committee, Innovation for Cool Earth Forum (ICEF), Executive Director Emeritus, The International Energy Agency (IEA), CEO, Tanaka Global, Inc. 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).

	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.

	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.

	Gayatri Karnik Nuclear Industry Analyst, Super Critical Materials; Extended Member – India Sub-Committee on Sustainability, ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers); Policy Analyst, Anthropocene Institute Gayatri Karnik is a Policy Analyst at the Anthropocene Institute, based in India, where she focuses on new nuclear development, nuclear finance, and the broader nuclear value chain. Her work sits at the intersection of energy policy, commercial strategy, and international law. She is an extended member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers’ (ASME) India Subcommittee on Sustainability and the Taskforce Lead for the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency’s High-Level Group on Improving Gender Balance. She is the Vice-President of Women in Nuclear Global Young Generation. Gayatri is an IAEA Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow holding a Master of Laws and a Master’s in International Relations from the London School of Economics and Political Science.

	K M Jalal Uddin Rumi Principal Geologist, Nuclear Power & Energy Division, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission K. M. JALAL UDDIN RUMI is a nuclear scientist and technical expert currently serving as Principal Geologist at the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC), the national apex institution for nuclear science and technology supporting Bangladesh’s nuclear power programme. Since 2010, he has been engaged in nuclear energy research, national energy planning, and electricity generation forecasting, focusing on nuclear power integration into the national energy system, including advanced reactor and SMR considerations. He is a core technical member of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant project management team, with involvement in siting, site characterization, regulatory coordination, and nuclear power plant project management activities from early development stages through commissioning and remains actively engaged in the project. He is also involved in preliminary site selection for future nuclear power development in the southern part of Bangladesh. His international experience includes serving as an invited international technical expert under an IAEA-supported programme at Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA (2016), and as an international expert speaker at the V. International Nuclear Power Plants Summit in Istanbul, Türkiye (2018). His expertise includes nuclear power plant siting, licensing and regulatory frameworks, newcomer country experience, and nuclear power plant project management and implementation.

	Dr Victor Nian Founding Co-Chairman, CSER Dr Victor Nian’s vision for CSER is to foster the development of clean energy ecosystems for empowering and accelerating the global energy transition effort in an equitable manner across countries and regions in the world. Dr Nian brings onboard a suite of expertise in energy transition and sustainable development, especially in energy policy and strategy, modelling analysis and scenario planning, technology assessment and roadmapping, and net-zero emission pathways, along with his consultancy and advisory experiences to public and private organisations. He is recognised as one of the go-to-persons on energy and sustainability related issues in Southeast Asia. Dr Nian firmly believes in the ecosystem approach in tackling the most difficult challenges in energy transition. In the spirit of “research and innovation without borders”, he established a virtual laboratory, entitled UNiLAB on Integrated Systems Analysis Tools, hosting an international network of experts from more than 15 countries and organisations. He is a Founding Member and elected Council Member of the International Society for Energy Transition Studies, a non-profit organisation with more than 300 members from over 40 countries. Prior to establishing CSER, Dr Nian, as an aspiring entrepreneurial individual, has served in various capacities including setting up and leading virtual centres of excellence, energy and carbon consulting businesses, and expert networks. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering and a BEng (Hons) in Electrical Engineering with a Minor in Management of Technology, all from the National University of Singapore. Dr Nian was the first scholar from the National University of Singapore to publish independent studies in academic journals on nuclear energy related topics.

	Manmohan Parkash Global Thought Leader and Infrastructure Financing Expert/Former Senior Adviser, Office of the President, Asian Development Bank Mr. Parkash is a global thought leader in infrastructure finance with over 40 years of experience across Asia Pacific. He played a pioneering role in the development of high-speed rail in China, mobilising over $25 billion in financing from multiple sources. Over his career at the Asian Development Bank and the Government of India, he has helped shape major infrastructure programs and contributed to the delivery of over 10,000 km of rail projects. His expertise spans blended finance, complex project structuring, and large-scale infrastructure delivery, and he is widely recognised for building high-impact partnerships across governments, multilaterals, and the private sector.

	Dr. Jeffrey R. Bohn Director Energy Economics, Anthropocene Institute and Researcher, U.C. Berkeley’s Center for Data Analytics in Risk (CDAR) Dr. Bohn is the Director Energy Economics at the Anthropocene Institute. He focuses on data engineering, machine intelligence, climate resilience, and risk modeling for enterprise deployment at financial services and energy companies. He is a board member and researcher at the Consortium for Data Analytics in Risk (CDAR) at U.C. Berkeley. In the past, he was a member of Reprisk’s Advisory Board in Zürich. Most recently, he was the Chief Research & Innovation Officer at the Swiss Re Institute, which he established several years ago in Zürich. In the past, he served as Chief Science Officer at State Street Global Exchange in San Francisco. Before moving back to California, he established the Portfolio Analytics and Valuation Department within State Street Global Markets Japan in Tokyo. Dr. Bohn often conducts seminars on topics ranging from risk & portfolio management to machine learning. He has published widely in the area of risk modeling. He co-authored with Roger Stein *Active Credit Portfolio Management in Practice*(Wiley, 2009). His recent research focuses on energy transition (with a focus on nuclear), socially responsible machine intelligence, causal inference to improve machine-learning interpretability, quantum computing, and machine-intelligence-enabled tools to assess company & urban resilience.

	Dr Pham Kim Long Deputy Head, Department of Planing & R&D Management, VINATOM, Vietnam Dr Pham, nuclear physicist currently working at Department of Planning and R&D Management of the Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute (VINATOM). VINATOM is a special ranked scientific organization under Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), of which function is to assist Minister to perform duties including basic research, application and deployment of research results in the field of atomic energy, technical support for governmental management on atomic energy, radiation and nuclear safety, education and training in the field.

	Bob S. Effendi Director, PT XPERT SYNERGY SOLUTION Bob S. Effendi is an Indonesian energy executive, strategic advisor, and technology consultant with more than 30 years of experience spanning oil and gas, mining, nuclear and clean energy, defense technology, cybersecurity, public policy, and government relations. He is the Founder and Director of PT Xpert Synergy Solution, established in 2024 to provide strategic advisory, project development, and stakeholder engagement across these sectors. As the former Chief Operating Officer of ThorCon Power Indonesia, Bob spent nearly a decade advancing Indonesia’s nuclear-energy program. He played an important role in reopening the country’s nuclear pathway after nuclear power was designated a “last resort” under the 2014 National Energy Policy. His work involved engagement with senior government officials, regulators, utilities, research institutions, and international nuclear organizations. He continues to support the realization of Indonesia’s first nuclear power plant, including engagement with Danantara and other key national stakeholders. Bob is also Program Director of the Repower Indonesia Initiative, promoting the conversion of existing coal-power infrastructure to clean energy, particularly through coal-to-nuclear repowering. He has helped develop collaboration among Indonesian institutions and international partners to evaluate how existing power-plant sites, transmission infrastructure, and skilled workforces can be reused to accelerate Indonesia’s energy transition. He also serves as a nuclear advisor to PLN Batam. In defense, Bob advised a nuclear-propulsion feasibility study project led by the Indonesian Ministry of Defense’s research and development organization from 2018 to 2021. Since 2025, he has advised Komodo Armament Indonesia on regional expansion and collaboration with ASEAN countries seeking to strengthen their domestic weapons and ammunition industries. In cybersecurity, Bob is the official Indonesian representative of the Independent Information Security Rating Institute and CyberRank.ai. His work focuses on national cyber-risk assessment, personal-data protection compliance, digital resilience, and cybersecurity governance for government institutions, state-owned enterprises, financial institutions, and other strategic organizations. Bob is a co-founder of the Indonesia Nuclear Professional Association (APRONUKI), the Indonesia New Energy–Nuclear Society (MEBNI), and the Sundalandia Discovery Society. He is also a member of KADIN’s Renewable Energy Task Force and His international engagement extends across Southeast Asia, China, South Korea, Japan, Australia, India, and other key markets, including interactions with organizations such as the IAEA, KAERI, and the Australian Nuclear Association.He earned his degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Bridgeport, Connecticut, in 1988. Combining technical understanding with extensive experience in policy, stakeholder relations, negotiation, and cross-border collaboration, Bob is committed to advancing Indonesia’s energy security, technological sovereignty, digital resilience, and defense-industrial capabilities.

	Steve Reynolds Technical Programme Manager, Waste and Decommissioning, UKAEA Steve Reynolds started working on fusion materials and waste in 2009 at UKAEA and has continued to work in varying related roles for the subsequent 17 years. Having lead teams managing the waste/materials tracking systems, tritium analysis labs and radioactive waste consignments for fusion waste generated from the Joint European Torus, the largest deuterium-tritium fusion machine in the world, he is now currently the Technical Programme Manager for Waste and Decommissioning in the Tritium Fuel Cycle division responsible for their extensive research programme ensuring fusion is a sustainable and regenerative energy solution.

	Pinar Temocin Political Scientist, Non-Residential Fellow, Elliot School of International Affairs I am a political scientist specializing in energy governance, sustainability transitions, and public policy, with a regional focus on Japan and the Asia-Pacific. My research examines how emerging low-carbon technologies, particularly nuclear power, are shaped by political institutions, stakeholder dynamics, and processes of legitimacy. Prior to this, I was actively involved in international research collaborations, including work on civic participation in solid waste management in Kerala (TAOYAKA Program, Onsite Team Project), coal phase-out governance (COALSTAKE, Political Economy of Coal Policy, Swiss Network for International Studies), and the co-creation of green transitions (GoGreen Project, Roskilde University). Drawing on perspectives from political sociology, environmental governance, and science and technology studies, my work aims to contribute both to academic debates and to policy-relevant discussions on sustainable energy futures. I currently serve as a Non-Residential Fellow at the Elliott School of International Affairs and previously held the position of Project Assistant Professor under the Hitachi-UTokyo Lab. at the Institute for Future Initiatives, University of Tokyo, where I worked on the governance of low-carbon technologies. My work combines qualitative and mixed methods and has been published in journals such as Energy Research & Social Science, Climatic Change, and One Earth.

	Dr Carlo A Arcilla Full Professor of Earth Sciences, University of the Philippines; Immediate Past Director, Philippine Nuclear Research Institute; Independent Director, PXP Energy, A. Brown Co. Inc and Meralco Power Academy

	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.

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The Centre for Strategic Energy and Resources (CSER) is an independent think-and-do tank established in the spirit of “knowledge and innovation without borders”. With a vision of becoming the leading centre of excellence for strategic analysis and a thought leader in energy transition and sustainability, CSER is on a mission to build enabling ecosystems to accelerate energy transition pathways in Asia. Through a global network of experts from over 20 countries and organisations, CSER provides analysis of strategic options in energy, resources, and sustainable development to inform policy; develops appropriate solutions and their adoption strategies in response to the evolving global energy landscape; and promotes discussion and advance collective understanding on strategic issues related to energy and sustainable development. CSER is a collaborator of Green Denmark in Southeast Asia, an open community of thought leaders aiming to accelerate sustainable development and green collaboration.

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