Over a hundred people joined an international group of experts to discuss the essential role of reliable, carbon-free nuclear energy in phasing out fossil fuels and securing a sustainable, prosperous future for humanity. Sessions explored socioeconomic implications, advancements in nuclear technology regarding sustainability, safety, waste, and opportunities for financing nuclear infrastructure through international collaboration.
Engelman Recital Hall, Baruch College. 21 September 2023. 10a-5pm ET.
| Time | Session | Playlist |
| 9:30am | Doors Open / Coffee / Doughnuts | Trailer (1:18) |
| 10:00-10:15am | Welcome Remarks by Matt Meyer, Generation Atomic | (8:29) |
| 10:15-10:30am | Nuclear Energy in The Power Generation Mix Veeshesh Sunassy, NAYGN (Canada/Mauritius) | (19:24) |
| 10:30-11:00am | Coal to Nuclear: Rapid Decarbonization & Quality Clean Energy Jobs Dinara Ermakova, Anthropocene Institute (California/Kazakhstan) Emily Nichols, Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear (GAIN) (U.S.) | (17:00) (18:39) |
| 11:00-11:15am | Advancements in Nuclear Technology Osama Baig, Nuclear for Climate (Canada/Pakistan) | (16:11) |
| 11:15-11:30am | Coffee / Networking | Trailer (0:41) |
| 11:30am-12:30pm | Panel Discussion: How the World is Rekindling its Love for Nuclear Energy Moderated by Isuru Seneviratne, Nuclear New York (U.S./Sri Lanka) | (1:00:27) |
| 12:30-1:15pm | Lunch & Networking | |
| 1:15-1:45pm | Financing Nuclear infrastructure Globally: Challenges, Opportunities and New Models Elina Teplinsky, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP / Strategic Advisory Group Member International Bank for Nuclear Infrastructure | (29:59) |
| 1:45-2:15pm | What about Nuclear Waste? Recycle it! Christina J. Leggett, Booz Allen Hamilton (former NRC/U.S. DOE) | (23:15) |
| 2:15-2:45pm | Protecting Nature While Saving Climate: A New York Perspective Keith Schue, Nuclear New York | (26:46) |
| 2:45-3:00pm | Coffee / Networking | Trailer (1:18) |
| 3:00-4:45pm | Atomic Hope: Inside the Pro-Nuclear Movement (90 min) Q&A with film director Frankie Fenton and film participant Eric Meyer | Documentary Trailer (2:41) |
Photos by Matt Meyer and Ryan Pickering