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
NNC2024 Supporters
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.
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
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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.