Analyzes global trends in energy and power sectors, with 15 years of experience in research, consulting, and project management in the energy and industrials sectors. At Deloitte, she focuses on market analysis, economic impact assessments, and strategic advisory, including the socioeconomic impacts of energy projects and labor market dynamics.

New York Power Authority’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Previously served as Chief of Staff and Special Counselor at the Port Authority of NY and NJ. Prior to that served as Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer of IDB bank NY from 2006 to the 2017.

As Director of Capital Markets and Investor Relations, Matt spearheads NANO Nuclear’s efforts to connect with and inform its growing retail and institutional investor base and assist with all corporate communication initiatives. Over 10 years of experience in accounting, equity research and investor relations at both public and private companies.

Brings extensive experience in clean energy development and global business strategy from Westinghouse, one of the world’s leading nuclear technology providers. His expertise spans supply chain management, advanced manufacturing techniques, and business development for nuclear technologies.

Founder and Executive Director of Save Clean Energy and the creator of the online persona, Isodope. She led a successful grassroots campaign to prevent the closure of the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant in California and was named a TIME Magazine next-generation leader. She is the author of Rad Future: The Untold Story of Nuclear Electricity and How It Will Save the World (2025).

Brings practical experience in balancing local government needs with energy infrastructure development in a county hosting nuclear power facilities that provide significant tax revenue and employment opportunities. Church has fostered positive relationships between the nuclear industry and local communities.

Founding Director of the National Reactor Innovation Center at Idaho National Laboratory, enabling testing and demonstration of advanced reactor concepts. Formerly Executive Director for the Nuclear Innovation Alliance, Dr. Finan focuses on applying digital technologies, including AI, to accelerate nuclear innovation and bridging technical developments with policy implementation.

Leads NYSERDA’s efforts to advance policy frameworks, clean energy technologies, and solutions driving statewide economic development while creating hundreds of thousands of good-paying clean-energy jobs. Under her direction, NYSERDA is advancing infrastructure and innovation, including advanced nuclear and energy storage.

Brings technical expertise in advanced reactor designs and nuclear fuel cycles. His background includes work on innovative microreactor concepts and portable nuclear power solutions, focusing designs that can significantly reduce construction timelines.

Prominent nuclear researcher and advocate, whose work is cited in major publications including Forbes, the New York Times, and USA Today. Her organizing efforts built a coalition of industry and civil society that led to the world’s largest pro-nuclear demonstration. She has advised policymakers and journalists across six countries, and launched the Campaign for a Green Nuclear Deal to address interconnected energy and climate challenges.

Promotes the dual goals of expanding access to energy and reducing the impacts of climate change. As a key strategist with Generation Atomic, he works to organize advocacy initiatives and build coalitions across traditional social and political divides.

Leads Terrestrial Energy, developing the Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR) for industrial heat and power applications. His background spans finance and energy technology commercialization, bringing expertise in attracting private investment to advanced nuclear ventures and structuring partnerships to distribute development risk.

Journalist specializing in energy and climate issues, featured in Lattitude Media, HuffPost, The Atlantic, MIT Technology Review, and more. His reporting examines the intersection of technology, policy, and finance in the clean energy transition. As a moderator, Kaufman leverages his ability to distill complex technical and policy discussions into accessible insights for diverse audiences.

Specializes in nuclear finance at the IAEA, bringing an international perspective on funding mechanisms for nuclear energy projects. Her work focuses on creating frameworks for sustainable investment in nuclear infrastructure, particularly in emerging markets, including multilateral financing arrangements and export credit agency support.

Specializes in technology strategy and digital transformation at Roland Berger, a global management consulting firm. His expertise spans the intersection of digital technologies, including AI and energy systems, providing perspective on how industrial energy consumers are evolving and how nuclear energy can position itself to meet growing demand.

Brings a unique perspective as both a former NRC Commissioner and a current leader in energy law at Pillsbury. His experience spans regulatory policy, nuclear licensing, and international nuclear development. Merrifield’s insights on regulatory reform and efficient licensing processes are particularly valuable for accelerating nuclear deployment while maintaining safety standards.

Leads business development and strategic partnerships for TerraPower’s Natrium advanced reactor program, bringing more than 20 years of deep expertise in navigating complex policy frameworks, business generation, and relationship management in the nuclear industry and government. He previously directed sales and marketing for Centrus Energy and served in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Japan Office.

Advocates for skilled trades workers in the energy sector with extensive experience in labor relations and workforce development, including apprenticeship programs and training initiatives designed to meet the specific needs of the nuclear industry. He focuses on creating high-quality union jobs through partnerships with government and industry.

Holding an M.Phil in Nuclear Engineering from Cambridge University, Mark is a consultant to the clean energy industry and environmental organizations around the world. Known for his expertise in energy systems analysis and advocacy for nuclear energy, Mark focuses on the intersection of nuclear power and advanced computing needs.

Brings expertise in data analysis and policy development from the Anthropocene Institute, which works to accelerate the transition to clean energy. His research focuses on quantifying the economic and environmental benefits of nuclear energy and developing frameworks for risk assessment and mitigation.

Leads business development and finance at Kairos Power, an advanced nuclear engineering company developing a fluoride salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor. He focuses on market adoption of technology through strategic partnerships and creative financing models.

Impact and activist investor. Charlie notably spearheaded Engine No. 1’s “Reenergize Exxon” campaign, successfully electing three independent directors to ExxonMobil’s board in 2021 to drive sustainable value creation. Previously, he specialized in shareholder activism and M&A at JANA Partners, Schulte Roth & Zabel and Cravath, and General Electric. Charlie also served in press communications for U.S. Senators Max Baucus and Barbara A. Mikulski.

Serves as the Nuclear Energy Program Director at CATF, where she leads efforts to accelerate the deployment of new nuclear technologies globally. With a strong foundation in nuclear engineering, she combines deep technical expertise with robust analytical capabilities to advise senior policymakers, ministers, and private sector developers on various low-carbon energy sources.

Brings expertise in regulatory strategy and advanced nuclear licensing from LucidCatalyst, a consulting firm specializing in climate and energy solutions. With experience leading licensing at the existing nuclear fleet and advanced technologies, he focuses on creating efficient regulatory pathways to meet the fast-growing need for clean energy.

A nationally recognized expert in labor and employment impacts of climate change and clean energy policy. Under her direction, Cornell has designed jobs-led climate programs for eight U.S. states and helped form coalitions of labor unions, elected leaders, environmental organizations, and industry experts.

Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy 2021-2025, overseeing a $50 billion organization focused on energy, basic science, and nuclear security. Turk implemented historic clean energy legislation and previously served as Deputy Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, helping countries progress on clean energy transitions.

Directs strategic programs at GAIN, an initiative designed to provide the nuclear community with access to technical, regulatory, and financial support. Her work focuses on creating pathways for innovation in the nuclear industry through public-private partnerships and targeted assistance programs.

Nuclear New York is an independent, non-partisan nonprofit working towards a prosperous decarbonized future and nature conservation. We conduct rigorous research, education, policy advocacy, and non-intrusive activism. We pioneered nuclear event organization at ClimateWeekNYC online (2021) and in-person (since 2023).

Generation Atomic is a nonprofit inspiring and empowering advocates for a clean future powered by atomic energy. We work to change the culture and build a movement to support nuclear energy. We have prevented nuclear plant closures in California and Illinois and secured nuclear’s inclusion in the EU’s sustainable finance taxonomy.

Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability is Cornell’s hub for cross-campus sustainability research, funding interdisciplinary projects and fostering partnerships across academia and beyond. We are keen to advance constructive conversations around energy and climate.

Empowering the next generation leaders in Nuclear Energy.