Early Insights: Building Momentum and Lessons Learned

Tuesday, September 9|3:30 pm – 5:00 pm|A601-602

Educational Session|Advanced Nuclear

Turning bold nuclear ambition into replicable success starts with the right strategy, collaboration, and execution. This session spotlights how pioneering teams are making early wins pave the way for broader deployment. Learn how innovative delivery models, cross-sector coordination, and lessons from first-of-a-kind projects enable faster, smarter rollouts of advanced nuclear.


Panelist

Kati Austgen

Director, Public Engagement & New Nuclear

NEI


Speakers

Sam Reiss

Department Manager

National Reactor Innovation Center

Ryan Webster

Senior Director, Fuel Fabrication

Oklo

Chanson Yang

Director, Licensing

Radiant Nuclear

Steve Smith

Director, Licensing and Engagement

Antares

Kathleen Romans

Head of Commercial Development

Aalo Atomics

Gard Clark

Defense & Government Solutions Lead

Natura Resources

Bristol Hartlage

Zachry