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
Dr. Whang JooHo, Outside Director of HanmiGIobaI, former President and CEO of Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power, former President of Korean Nuclear Society, former Provost of Kyung Hee University
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
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, Research Director, Canon Institute for Global Studies
Connie Ye, Senior Consultant, GNE Advisory Pte Ltd

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 The New Nuclear Supply Chain : From Reactor Vendor to Multi-Country Delivery Consortium As nuclear ambitions accelerate across Asia-Pacific, the traditional model of a reactor vendor delivering a largely self-contained project is evolving. Future programmes will increasingly depend on international consortia bringing together reactor technology, engineering, construction, manufacturing, fuel, financing and local industrial capability. The session will explore what this new delivery ecosystem could look like — and how Asia-Pacific countries can build resilient, bankable and scalable nuclear programmes. The US-Japan- Korea trilateral SMR collaboration as a compelling real-world example and the question of how the next generation of nuclear projects will be delivered across Asia Pacific. Panelists: Dr. Whang JooHo, Outside Director, HanmiGlobal; Past President, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power
10:50	*Networking Moring Coffee*
11:20	Asia Pacific’s Nuclear Outlook: Demand Growth, Policy Momentum & Deployment Readiness A regional overview comparing nuclear markets, restarting programmes and newcomer countries Demand growth and national energy planning Policy, regulatory, grid and infrastructure readiness Supply Chain vulnerabilities and regional knowledge sharing
11:50	Regional Collaboration & Policy Frameworks: Building the Conditions for Nuclear Deployment A focussed session on the institutional foundations countries need before projects can move forward Regulatory frameworks, safety standards and safeguards Public acceptance and stakeholder engagement International partnerships and capability building Emergency preparedness and trusted institutions
12:20	*Networking Lunch*
1:30	The Great Indian Nuclear Growth Story : Challenges and Opportunities Policy and regulatory evolution Government support and private-sector participation Nuclear liability and investment conditions Growth opportunities and remaining barriers 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
2:00	Building legal and regulatory frameworks to support the utilisation of nuclear energy in the Asia Pacific? Connie Ye, Senior Consultant, GNE Advisory Pte Ltd
2:30	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
3:00	*Flagship Panel:* Financing Nuclear Deployment: Energy: Building Bankable Projects & De-Risking Investment 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. Risk allocation and the role of government support Innovative financing models including RAB, CfD, PPPs and sovereign-backed funding The role of development banks, export credit agencies and strategic investors Carbon markets and nuclear’s role in clean energy finance Long term offtake, guarantees and strategic partnerships Financing SMRs, advanced reactors and first-of-a-kind technologies
3:45	*Networking Afternoon Tea*
4:15	Newcomer Delivery Case Study - NPP Siting, Licensing and Project Development Siting and site-selection consideration Regulatory and licensing development Grid integration and programme readiness 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
4:45	*Fireside Chat* From Policy Ambition to Projects: What will it take to Build? A senior level conversation on the final gap between political intent and commercial reality What investors need before committing capital What does it take to manage risk-sharing among (re) insurers, developers, utilities and governments? A large issue for large infrastructure projects relates to private/public partnerships. Here we discuss how the (re)insurance industry (i.e., reinsurers and insurers) can work more productively and effectively in this space. Each country has a different mix of risk-reduction tools/entities. Lessons from large infrastructure and energy projects What ‘bankable’ means in Asia Pacific Dr. Jeffrey R. Bohn, Director Energy Economics, Anthropocene Institute and Researcher, U.C. Berkeley’s Center for Data Analytics in Risk (CDAR) Francois Morin, Director, China, World Nuclear Association Manmohan Parkash, Global Thought Leader and Infrastructure Financing Expert/Former Senior Adviser, Office of the President, Asian Development Bank
5:30	Chairman’s Closing Comments and Close of Day 1
6:00 - 8:00	Networking Evening Drinks

Day 2, Friday, 6th November 2026
	Advanced Technology, Digital Demand, Fuel Cycle, Supply Chains & Delivery
8:30	*Registration & Morning Coffee*
9:00	*Chairman’s Address*
9:15	*Morning Keynote* 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
9:45	Nuclear Economics Across Markets: Why Costs Differ and What can Improve 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)
10:15	Flagship Panel: 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. A focussed discussion on closed-cycle fast-reactor systems and their implications for resource efficiency, waste, safeguards and long term energy security. Fast reactor and metallic-fuel fundamentals Pyroprocessing and integrated fuel recycling Lessons from programmes globally 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. 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. Potential role in Asia Pacific’s future energy system 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, Research Director, Canon Institute for Global Studies Dr. Whang JooHo, Outside Director of HanmiGIobaI, former President and CEO of Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power, former President of Korean Nuclear Society, former Provost of Kyung Hee University
11:00	*Networking Moring Coffee*
11:30	The Role of Nuclear Technologies in Japan’s 2050 Carbon Neutrality Agenda: Stakeholder Perspectives, Legitimacy, and Energy Transition Governance Nuclear legitimation and stakeholder engagement. Japan's roadmap to 2050 carbon neutrality – how nuclear energy is being positioned alongside renewable energy to deliver a secure, reliable, and low-carbon energy system. Restarting and replacing nuclear capacity – policy reforms, next-generation reactors, and stakeholder strategies supporting Japan's nuclear renaissance. Driving innovation through advanced nuclear technologies – SMRs, advanced reactors, shaping the future energy mix. Balancing energy security, economic competitiveness, and decarbonization – lessons from Japan's integrated approach to energy planning in an uncertain geopolitical environment. Pinar Temocin, Political Scientist, Non-Residential Fellow, Elliot School of International Affairs
12:00	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
12:30	*Networking Lunch*
	Emerging Nuclear Markets Spotlight – From Ambition to National Deployment
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	Advanced Technology Case Study - 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
4:30	Building Asia Pacific’s Nuclear Supply Chain: From Components to Capability 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
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.

	Dr Whang JooHo Outside Director of HanmiGIobaI, former President and CEO of Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power, former President of Korean Nuclear Society, former Provost of Kyung Hee University Dr. Jooho Whang is an Outside Director of HanmiGlobal, the largest PM/CM company in Korea. He completed, last year, his term as President and CEO of Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co., Ltd. (KHNP), the largest power generation company in Korea, which operates 26 nuclear power units as well as numerous hydro and pumped-storage plants, producing approximately 180 TWh of electricity annually. During his tenure, KHNP achieved the highest ranking in Korea’s public-enterprise performance evaluation for three consecutive years. He successfully completed two large-scale APR-1400 nuclear power units and initiated construction of two additional units. He secured the export of two large units to Czech Republic. He also advanced small modular reactor (SMR) development, establishing cooperative frameworks with domestic and international developers and local governments for future SMR deployment. Prior to his appointment as CEO, Dr. Whang served as a professor of nuclear engineering for 30 years, during which he chaired both the Korean Energy Engineering Society and the Korean Nuclear Society. As President of the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER), he promoted research on renewable-energy technologies, carbon capture, and ammonia utilization, and developed a carbon-neutral regional-energy model. This model later provided the conceptual foundation for KHNP’s SMR Smart Net Zero City (SSNC) initiative — an urban-development concept integrating SMRs with renewable energy and hydrogen production — which was prominently presented at COP28. Dr. Whang earned his B.S. in Nuclear Engineering from Seoul National University and his Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in the United States.

	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.

	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 Dr. Carlo A. Arcilla is a distinguished geologist and leader with a doctorate in Geotechnical Engineering and Geosciences from the University of Illinois at Chicago. He previously served as the director of both the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI) and the National Institute of Geological Sciences (NIGS), where he led groundbreaking projects in nuclear medicine, mining, and environmental applications. Currently, Dr. Arcilla is back at NIGS, where he imparts his expertise to students in the field of Geology. Dr. Arcilla has been a key figure in national disaster mitigation programs like Project NOAH and the development of innovative solutions, such as the first garbage-fueled electric power plant. He also led significant DOST-funded projects like PROMT and REVIVE PH, focusing on sustainable technologies for mine tailings management and mining site rehabilitation. Recognized among the top 100 scientists in Asia, Dr. Arcilla’s influence is reflected in the success of his students, many of whom have graduated from prestigious universities and ventured into industries like drilling, gemstones, and chemical analyses. Additionally, he has been a strong advocate for the peaceful use of atomic energy in the Philippines, playing a crucial role in the passage of the PhilATOM Law and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.

	Keisuke Sadamori Research Director, Canon Institute for Global Studies Keisuke Sadamori has been the Research Director of Canon Instutute for Global Studies (CIGS) since July 2026. He is in charge of energy related affairs in the Institute. Prior to joining the CIGS, Mr. Sadamori served as the Director of Energy Markets and Security at the International Energy Agency from September 2012 to June 2026. He handled 3 coordinated emergency oil stock releases including the most recent 400 mb release in response to the Strait of Hormuz closure by the US-Iran War. Before the IEA, he held many senior positions in the Government of Japan including executive assistant to the Prime Minister at the time of the Great East Japan Earthquake and the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant accident in 2011. Mr. Sadamori received an LLB from the University of Tokyo in 1983 and a Master in Public Affairs from the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University in 1990.

	Connie Ye Senior Consultant, GNE Advisory Pte Ltd Connie specialises in the development of global energy and critical infrastructure projects. She is based in Singapore, with an interest in civil nuclear project development throughout Asia. She advises sponsors, owners and operators on the structuring, procurement, offtake and implementation aspects of large-scale nuclear new-build projects, including EPC, fuel supply and O&M contracts in Asia and the Middle East. Connie also has experience advising governments on the development of nuclear legal and regulatory frameworks for nuclear newcomer countries. Connie is a member of the International Nuclear Law Association fusion working group.

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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.

For more information, visit www.cser.energy

The Independent Power Professionals 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.

Website: www.ippfpowerasia.com

WePlanet is a global network of grassroots organisations, scientists and citizens advocating for science-based solutions to the climate crisis, biodiversity loss, and sustainable development. As an independent, non-governmental organisation, WePlanet promotes pragmatic, evidence-based approaches across energy, agriculture and environmental policy — including the role of nuclear energy as part of a reliable, low-carbon energy system. Operating across multiple continents, WePlanet works to strengthen the public and policy foundations needed to deliver scalable, equitable and effective climate solutions.

Website: www.weplanet.org

World Nuclear Association is the international organization that represents the global nuclear industry. Its mission is to promote a wider understanding of nuclear energy among key international influencers by producing authoritative information, developing common industry positions, and contributing to the energy debate, as well as to pave the way for expanding nuclear business.

For more information, visit world-nuclear.org

Media Partners:

Energy Asia has, for the past 17 years, served as a multidisciplinary platform dedicated to the development, assessment and management of energy-related programs. Over the years, it has consistently worked to foster informed dialogue and deeper understanding within the energy sector. Through rigorous analysis and thoughtful evaluation, the publication strives to elevate the quality of discourse surrounding energy policies, innovations and challenges, positioning itself as a credible and influential voice in the evolving energy landscape.

Website: www.energyasia.co.in

NucNet is an independent nuclear news agency based in Brussels, Belgium, that provides up-to-date information and analysis on developments in the nuclear energy industry worldwide. It focuses on topics such as nuclear power, reactor technology, policy updates, and energy market trends. NucNet serves a professional audience, including policymakers, industry experts, and stakeholders, offering reliable, fact-checked content and insights. With a focus on providing credible and fact-checked content, NucNet ensures its subscribers have access to the latest information needed to make informed decisions in the fast-evolving energy landscape. Whether it’s technical innovations, policy changes, or international collaboration, NucNet is a trusted source for staying informed in the nuclear field.

Website: www.nucnet.org

Today there is no shortage of information on issues related to energy – magazines, newsletters, national newspapers, email newsletters, dedicated internet sites – the list goes on. Yet in this age of information overload, most professionals still take the time to read their favourite daily newspaper. The Energy Industry Times is a monthly newspaper dedicated to providing forward-looking reporting on the key issues driving this exciting sector. At last, an easy way to keep abreast of the latest news in the power and energy sectors – from a source you can trust.

Website: www.teitimes.com

UxC, LLC is one of the nuclear industry’s leading market research and analysis companies. UxC offers a wide range of services spanning the entire nuclear fuel cycle with a special focus on market-related issues. UxC has decades of expertise and experience in supporting international clients on a wide range of strategic decision-making. UxC prides itself on its global approach to the nuclear markets and its complete independence from all other entities in the market. Our company has completed countless specialized studies on market issues in the global nuclear fuel cycle markets and employs a number of key experts with years of experience in providing specialized support to clients looking for unbiased advice on the nuclear markets. Over the years, UxC has been a leader in fundamental research on the SAMR and advanced reactor markets with unbiased analysis on leading technologies and the future outlook for this emerging reactor market sector.

Website: www.uxc.com

Venue:

Sofitel Macau at Ponte 16
Rua do Visconde Paço de Arcos
Macau SAR
Tel: (853) 8861 0016

Accommodation:

SUPERIOR ROOM CITY VIEW

DATE	OCCUPANCY	ROOMS	RATE	INC. RATE
November 02, 03, 04 & 05 2026	Single	Around 10-40 Rooms	HKD$800+15% service charge & Govt Tax	With 1 person breakfast
November 06 2026	Single	Around 10-40 Rooms	HKD$1,000+15% service charge & Govt Tax	With 1 person breakfast
November 07 2026	Single	Around 10-20 Rooms	HKD$1,300+15% service charge & Govt Tax	With 1 person breakfast

(Occupancy Legend: S=Single, D=Double, T=Triple, Q=Quadruple)

SUPERIOR ROOM CITY VIEW (Double / Twin)

DATE	OCCUPANCY	ROOMS	RATE	INC. RATE
November 02, 03, 04 & 05 2026	Double / Twin	Around 5-10 Rooms	HKD$900+15% service charge & Govt Tax	With 2 persons breakfast
November 06 2026	Double / Twin	Around 5-10 Rooms	HKD$1,100+15% service charge & Govt Tax	With 2 persons breakfast
November 07 2026	Double / Twin	Around 1-5 Rooms	HKD$1,400+15% service charge & Govt Tax	With 2 persons breakfast

(Occupancy Legend: S=Single, D=Double, T=Triple, Q=Quadruple)

For reservations, please email Vanessa.CHOW@sofitel.com

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