Agenda

We are excited to share the agenda for the first-ever Nuclear Supply Chain Summit.

This landmark event will bring together leaders from across the nuclear sector to explore the opportunities, challenges and innovations shaping the future of the supply chain. Across keynote sessions, panel discussions, breakout rooms and networking opportunities, delegates will gain access to exclusive insights and build the connections that matter.

Here’s what you can look forward to on the day and our confirmed speakers so far (more coming soon!):

08:15

Open for registration

Facilitator for the Day:

Maggie Brown, Strategy and Commercial Development Manager, EDF

09:00 - 09:15

Opening Session

Opening Address

Lord Ravensdale, Member of the House of Lords & Chief Engineer, AtkinsRéalis
Andy Storer, Founder & CEO, NucCol

09:15 - 10:00

Session 1: National Security

Gain insight into the key programmes, with an understanding of the national mission and the opportunities for the supply chain at home and abroad.

Panel Chair: Adrian Bull, President Elect, Nuclear Institute
Jordan Williams, Chief of Staff – Nuclear, Babcock International Group
Jay Shaw, General Manager – Machine Shops, Sheffield Forgemasters
Catherine Harvey, Business Development & Campaigns Manager, Rolls-Royce
Brian Cameron, Programme Director, Cavendish Nuclear

10:00 - 10:15

Keynote Speakers

Simon Bowen, Chair, Great British Energy – Nuclear

10:15 - 11:00

Session 2: Small & Advanced Modular Reactors

Hear updates on each technology vendor’s plans and the supply chain opportunities linked to them.

Panel Chair: Tom Greatrex, Chief Executive, Nuclear Industry Association
Rory O’Neill, UK Director of Government Affairs & Public Relations, Westinghouse Electric Company
Leon Flexman, Corporate Affairs Director UK, X-energy
Harry Keeling, Head of Business Development - New Markets, Rolls-Royce SMR
Kirsty Gogan, Managing Partner at LUCIDCATALYST and Co-Founder of TERRAPRAXIS
Andre Steenhuis, Technical Authority, ALLSEAS Engineering

11:00 - 11:30

Break & Networking

11:30 - 12:15

Session 3: Megawatt Valley 2.0 – Re-energising Cottam

Be part of the first public sharing of plans to develop the former coal-fired power station site.

Panel Chair: Andy Storer, Founder & CEO, NucCol
Rachael Glaving, UK Business Development Director, EDF UK
Gareth Thomas, Director, Holtec Britain
Oliver Newman, Director – Strategic Investment, Tritax

12:15 - 13:00

Lunch & Networking

13:00 - 13:45

Session 4: International Collaboration

Explore global opportunities for the UK supply chain.

Carrie Leadbeater-Hart, Advanced Nuclear Materials - Specialist Consultant, Department for Business and Trade
Jack Boggis, Energy Analyst, Energy Industries Council (EIC)
Dr Nicolas Devictor, Nuclear Advisor, Embassy of France in the UK
Empower Advisory - Grant Mason, Tom Fraser - Senior Consultant Empower and Andy Mason - Senior Advisor Nuclear

13:45 - 14:05

Break & Networking

14:05 - 14:35

Session 5: Regions

Discover the regional programmes and how they connect to UK supply chain opportunities.

Kim Bjerner Rathsack, Regional Head of MPL Europe, Maersk
Michael Gallagher, Director of Climate Resilience & Green Growth, East Midlands Combined County Authority
Dr Edward Wright, Senior Adviser for Energy, Lincolnshire County Council
Professor Chris Bussell, Pro Vice Chancellor and Dean, College of Science and Engineering, University of Derby

14:35 - 16:00

Breakout Sessions

These sessions will give delegates the opportunity to hear more in-depth updates and insights from key programme teams and organisations.

Megawatt Valley 2.0 Project Team - “Mega Watt Valley: Cottam Project”
Sizewell C Quality Team – ‘Sizewell C – CFSI our biggest risk’
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA)
Fit 4 Nuclear

16:05 - 16:25

Closing Panel

Andy Storer
Lord Ravensdale
Tom Greatrex or Adrian Bull
Rachael Glaving
Kirsty Gogan
Chris Hart, Managing Director of Graham Hart, (Process Technology) Ltd

16:25 - 16:30

Closing Addresses

Andy Storer, Founder & CEO, NucCol
Lord Ravensdale, Member of the House of Lords & Chief Engineer, AtkinsRéalis

For those attending the summit on the 21st we would like to extend a free invite to a networking event at the Museum of Making in Derby on the 20th of October from 6pm to 10pm.