The Atlantic Council—in partnership with Breakthrough Energy—is pleased to host the Atoms for Appalachia Meeting in Asheville, North Carolina. This event will take place from 8:50 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 12, 2024, at the The Foundry Hotel Asheville, 51 South Market Street, Asheville, NC 28801.
The Atoms for Appalachia Meeting will examine North Carolina’s leadership in nuclear energy and its potential as a first-mover state into advanced nuclear technologies. The existing fleet already contributes to a robust North Carolina economy, and the development of advanced nuclear energy technologies could contribute to a wide suite of future economic opportunities. The event aims to explore this potential, as well as discuss possible challenges to deploying advanced nuclear technologies.
The private workshop will provide an opportunity for local and state voices to strengthen existing nuclear energy initiatives and lay the groundwork for future collaboration throughout the region.
If you have any questions about this event, please don’t hesitate to contact Amy Drake at adrake@atlanticcouncil.org.
Agenda
8:00 – 8:50 a.m. Breakfast
8:50 – 8:55 a.m. Welcome Remarks
Lauren Hughes, Deputy Director, Nuclear Energy Policy Initiative, Atlantic Council Global Energy Center
8:55 – 9:00 a.m. Morning Keynote
Re-Recorded Remarks from The Hon. Mark Robinson, Lieutenant Governor, State of North Carolina
9:00 – 9:30 a.m. Workshop I: The Future of North Carolina Industrial and Economic Development
Jonathan Harris, Policy Director, Office of the Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina
Gary Salamido, President and Chief Executive Officer, NC Chamber
MODERATED BY
Lauren Hughes, Deputy Director, Nuclear Energy Policy Initiative, Atlantic Council Global Energy Center
9:30 – 10:15 a.m. Workshop Discussion
MODERATED BY
Lauren Hughes, Deputy Director, Nuclear Energy Policy Initiative, Atlantic Council Global Energy Center
10:15 – 10:45 a.m. Coffee Break
10:45 – 11:15 a.m. Workshop II: Exploring a Path for Advanced Nuclear Deployment
Ken Canavan, President, E4 Carolinas
Lisa Marshall, Extension Assistant Professor, North Carolina State University; President, American Nuclear Society
Chris Nolan, Vice President, New Nuclear Strategy and Engagement, Duke Energy
MODERATED BY
Jennifer Gordon, Director, Nuclear Energy Policy Initiative, Atlantic Council
11:15 – 12:00 p.m. Workshop Discussion
MODERATED BY
Jennifer Gordon, Director, Nuclear Energy Policy Initiative, Atlantic Council
12:00– 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 – 1:30 p.m. Workshop III: Developing the Workforce of the Future
Kate Bashford, Project Manager, Appalachian Energy Center, Appalachian State University
Heather Feldman, Director, Learning and Development, Electric Power Research Institute
Steve Rea, Chair Emeritus, North Carolina Nuclear Industry Advisory Council
MODERATED BY
Lauren Hughes, Deputy Director, Nuclear Energy Policy Initiative, Atlantic Council Global Energy Center
1:30 – 2:15 p.m. Workshop Discussion
MODERATED BY
Lauren Hughes, Deputy Director, Nuclear Energy Policy Initiative, Atlantic Council Global Energy Center
2:15 – 2:45 p.m. Feedback Session
MODERATED BY
Lauren Hughes, Deputy Director, Nuclear Energy Policy Initiative, Atlantic Council Global Energy Center
2:45 – 2:50 p.m. Closing Remarks
3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Reception
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