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NNC2024

New Nuclear Capital 

October 15, 2024 |  New York, NY & Virtual

New Nuclear Capital

Meeting the Global Surge in 24/7 Energy Demand

A Special Summit Focused on the Financing Opportunities
for Advanced Nuclear Energy Deployment

October 15, 2024 | New York, NY
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET
With networking reception to follow.

 

Under the auspices of

 

The U.S. Nuclear Industry Council

SPONSORS

NNC2024 Co-Sponsor

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NNC2024 Supporters

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Limited Space Available - Sponsorship opportunities are going quickly!

 

For information on sponsorship opportunities please contact Caleb Ward at caleb.ward@usnic.org or (202) 270-1690, or click on the button below for our Sponsorship & Showcase prospectus.

Speakers

Advance Agenda

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2024 – PLENARY 

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, LLC | 31W W 52nd St, 29th Floor, New York, NY 10019

 

8:30 AM

REGISTRATION & COFFEE

 

9:00 AM

WELCOME & OPENING REMARKS

 

Mr. Todd Abrajano

President & CEO

U.S. Nuclear Industry Council

 

Hon. Jeffrey S. Merrifield 

Former Commissioner, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Chairman, USNIC 

Partner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman

 

9:10 AM

I. KEYNOTE ADDRESS 

 

Hon. Dan Brouillette

Former United States Secretary of Energy;

President & CEO 

Edison Electric Institute

 

9:30 AM

II. OVERVIEW OF NUCLEAR ENERGY DEMAND AND AI – U.S. PERSPECTIVE

A high-level overview of the impact of today’s tech and industrial users, including data centers and artificial intelligence, and the surging demands for 24/7 reliable power.

Mr. Will Fork

Partner

Pillsbury, Winthrop, Shaw Pittman LLC

 

9:50 AM

III. KEYNOTE ADDRESS 

 

Hon. Paul Dabbar

Former Under Secretary for Science, U.S. Department of Energy;

Chief Executive Officer, Bohr Quantum

 

10:10 AM

NETWORKING BREAK

 

10:30 AM

IV. SENIOR TECH LEADERS PANEL                                                                               

In this session, senior tech leaders will discuss how their huge scale and complex operations - with the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) and data-driven applications - are increasing the demand for an uninterrupted 24/7 supply of electricity and a reduced carbon footprint.

 

Ms. Sydney McNiff Johnson - Moderator

President 

Galena Strategies, LLC

 

Mr. Clayton Scott 
Chief Commercial Officer
NuScale Power

Mr. Maxim Serezhin
Founder & CEO
Standard Power

Mr. Julian Rachman
Co-Founder 
DFW Consulting Group, Inc.


Mr. Trey Berndt
Chief Operating Officer
Mind Vault

Mr. Thomas Graves
Senior Project Manager | Power Generation Consulting
Burns & McDonnell | 1898 & Co.

 

11:30 AM

V. STATE PERSPECTIVES & UPDATES

Individual states discuss the importance of advanced nuclear energy and specific initiatives to meet surging market demand and achieve their climate objectives.

 

Ms. April Wade – Moderator 

Executive Director 

Virginia Nuclear Energy Consortium

 

Mr. Andrew Harmon
Vice President, Operations & Business Development 
Natura Resources, LLC

Mr. Richard Donohoe
Partner
Elara Nova

Mr. Vince Maiden
Managing Director, State Energy Office 
Virginia Department of Energy

 

12:10 PM

NETWORKING LUNCH

 

1:00 PM

VI. U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION FIRESIDE CHAT WITH COMMISSIONER DAVID A. WRIGHT

 

Hon. Jeffrey Merrifield – Moderator

Former Commissioner, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Chairman, USNIC 

Partner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman

 

Hon. David Wright

Commissioner

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

 

1:30 PM

VII. PANEL DISCUSSION: NUCLEAR ENERGY UTILITIES

This panel of nuclear energy utilities will discuss the importance of meeting the increasing demand for electricity  and the specific role of nuclear energy in providing reliable power for their customers and helping to achieve their carbon reduction objectives.

 

Mr. Paul Amico - Moderator 

Chair

USNIC International & Finance Working Group

 

Mr. Mike Kramer

Vice President of Finance - Growth & Projects

Constellation

Ms. Lizzy Yates
Director of External Affairs & Communications
Southern Nuclear
 

Mr. Roland Backhaus

Senior Counsel – Nuclear

Vistra Corp. 

 

2:10 PM

VIII. THE CLIMATE IMPERATIVE AND COP 28/29  (TRIPLING NUCLEAR) - OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL PRESIDENTIAL ENVOY FOR CLIMATE AT THE US DEPARTMENT OF STATE

 

Mr. Jack McCaslin
Senior Advisor, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate
U.S. Department of State
 

2:25 PM

IX. OVERVIEW OF NUCLEAR ENERGY DEMAND AROUND THE WORLD

A high-level overview of global market demand drivers and international nuclear project opportunities, including the SMR deal flow. This session will discuss the landscape of geopolitical alliances and partnerships, the challenges of sovereign state competition, market-specific tactics, and financial tools.

 

Mr. Will Fork - Moderator 

Partner

Pillsbury, Winthrop, Shaw Pittman LLC

 

Mr. Andy Paterson

Principal

EBI / Allied Nuclear Partners

 

 

2:55 PM

X. PANEL DISCUSSION: NUCLEAR ENERGY APPLICATIONS FOR ENERGY INTENSIVE INDUSTRIAL SECTORS 

This panel of Industry experts will discuss the application of nuclear energy and the need for 24/7 energy across specific energy intensive industries, including oil & gas, chemicals, steel and hydrogen.

 

Dr. Keyes Niemer – Moderator 

Senior Vice President, Global Nuclear

Worley

 

Mr. Chad Eaton

Director of Government Affairs

Nucor Corporation

 

Ms. Roxana Bekemohammadi

Founder & Executive Director

United States Hydrogen Alliance

Mr. Sanjay Mukhi
Collaboration Manager - National Reactor Innovation Center (NRIC)
Idaho National Laboratory 

 

3:35 PM

NETWORKING BREAK

 

3:50 PM

XI. U.S. GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR NUCLEAR ENERGY

Representatives from the U.S. Department of State, The U.S. Department of Energy Programs Loan Office, and the U.S. Department of Commerce will review the role of important U.S. Government programs and initiatives to support the successful deployment of nuclear technology and discuss why the U.S. government is spending billions to support and stimulate investment in advanced civil nuclear deployment.

 

Mr. Todd Abrajano – Moderator 
President & CEO
U.S. Nuclear Industry Council

 

Mr. Justin Friedman

Senior Advisor for Commercial Competitiveness in Nuclear Energy

U.S. Department of State

 

Mr. Carl Kress

Regional Director, Middle East, North Africa, Europe & Eurasia

U.S. Trade and Development Agency

 

4:20 PM

XII. PANEL DISCUSSION: PERSPECTIVES FROM LEADERS ON PRIVATE FINANCING 

Leaders in the private sector energy financing community will share their thoughts on the financing of nuclear projects and the financial business case for investing in nuclear deployment in today’s market of surging 24/7 demand.

 

Mr. Paul Murphy - Moderator 
Managing Director, Nuclear; Co-Head of Public Finance & Government Relations
Cross River Infrastructure Partners

Mr. Jay Surina
Managing Director
Pelican Energy Partners


Mr. James Schaefer
Senior Managing Director
Guggenheim Partners

Mr. Kurt Scherer 
Managing Partner
C5 Capital 

Mr. Ryan Nielson
Vice President of Investment Banking
Citi

Mr. Darin Knicely
Chief Executive Officer
RW Energy

 

5:20 PM

CLOSING REMARKS 

 

Mr. Todd Abrajano

President & CEO

U.S. Nuclear Industry Council

 

5:30 PM

We invite you to join us for a Networking Reception at the conclusion of the NNC2024 on the Terrace at Pillsbury

Hotel

HOTEL ROOM BLOCK

We have secured a limited amount of hotel rooms at the nearby Warwick Hotel for a discounted rate of $395 a night. To book your hotel room at the special rate please click on the "Book Now" button below. 

Please note that if you would like to book additional nights around the NNC2024, please contact Maya Schnall with Warwick Hotel who can help with extending your nights. 

Maya Schnall

Sales Manager

WARWICK NEW YORK

65 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019, USA

T: + 1 212-314-7832

mschnall@warwickhotels.com

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Join us as a sponsor of the NNC2024. This will be an excellent opportunity for any company to solidify its brand and promote its investment opportunities to a captive audience of key financial, industry, and government leaders.

For more information on becoming a sponsor of the New Nuclear Capital 2024, please contact Caleb Ward at caleb.ward@usnic.org or (202) 270-1690 or click on the button below for our Sponsorship Prospectus.

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