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With the global nuclear energy market expected to triple by 2050, emerging markets for advanced nuclear reactors and SMRs face a complex set of decisions. Please join the Atlantic Council Global Energy Center, Third Way, and ClearPath for a private workshop to assess the geopolitical implications of countries in Central and Eastern Europe acquiring advanced nuclear energy technologies. 

The series highlights regional perspectives and provides an opportunity to discuss how countries in Eastern Europe view the role of nuclear energy, choose nuclear power plant vendors, and build in-country capacity to bring new reactors online. 

Please join us on Thursday, May 13 from 10:00 – 11:15 AM EDT for the workshop, “The geopolitical implications of advanced reactors in Central and Eastern Europe,” by registering below. Upon registration, you will receive Zoom details to join the private workshop on May 13.

Agenda

Welcome and introduction

Dr. Jennifer Gordon
Managing Editor and Senior Fellow, Global Energy Center
Atlantic Council

Opening remarks

Jackie Kempfer
Director of Government Affairs
Oklo, Inc.;
Nonresident Senior Fellow, Global Energy Center
Atlantic Council

Josh Freed
Senior Vice President for the Climate and Energy Program
Third Way

Panel discussion

Dr. Kalev Kallemets
Chief Executive Officer
Fermi Energia

Daniela Lulache
Head of Policy and Coordination
OECD Nuclear Energy

Tomasz Nowacki
Director, Department of Nuclear Energy, Ministry of Climate and Environment
Republic of Poland

Moderated by

Dr. Jennifer Gordon
Managing Editor and Senior Fellow, Global Energy Center
Atlantic Council

Moderated Q&A session

Closing remarks

Nicholas McMurray
Senior Program Director, Nuclear Energy
ClearPath

Conclusion

Dr. Jennifer Gordon
Managing Editor and Senior Fellow, Global Energy Center
Atlantic Council

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