Global Nuclear Energy Trade Policy Forum

During the past two years, the United States has sought to reemerge as a world leader in nuclear energy, both in the growth of its own domestic nuclear market and on the international arena. Join NEI and Pillsbury for an afternoon discussion with policymakers and members of the administration on the challenges and opportunity ahead for global nuclear energy cooperation.

The event will be opened by The Honorable James Risch (R-ID).

Confirmed speakers include:

Adm. Richard Mies (Ret.)
Nuclear Energy and National Security Coalition

Agnes Dasewicz, Chief Operating Officer
U.S. Development Finance Cooperation

Richard Goorevich, Assistant Deputy Administrator
Office of Nonproliferation and Arms Control, National Nuclear Security Administration

Kirsten Cutler, Senior Strategist for Nuclear Innovation
U.S. Department of State

Justin Friedman, Senior Advisor for Commercial Competitiveness
Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, U.S. Department of State

James R. Warden, Director
Office of Nuclear Energy, Safety and Security
Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, U.S. Department of State

Clayton Scott, Chief Commercial Officer
NuScale Power, LLC

11:30am – 12:00pm 
Welcome (Guest Check-Ins)

12:00 – 12:30pm
Keynote by The Honorable James Risch

12:30 – 1:15pm
Lunch

1:15 – 4:45pm
Panel Discussions

-  Mechanisms to Expand the Reach of U.S. Nuclear Cooperations

This panel will discuss the tools available and needed for the United States to expand nuclear cooperation and secure a position as a leader in nuclear global trade. The conversation will include a discussion of climate diplomacy and mechanisms such as the FIRST Program, Project Phoenix, Intergovernmental Agreements and 123 Agreements.

-  Nuclear Export Controls in the Age of Advanced Nuclear Technologies

-  Nuclear Investment and Finance

4:45 – 5:30pm
Networking Reception

For comments or questions, please contact Karan Kumar.