Powering Through Uncertainty: Building a Resilient Nuclear Supply Chain in a Shifting Global Market

Tuesday, August 25|1:15 pm – 2:45 pm|Cortez CD

Educational Session|Supply Chain

This discussion will provide a strategic utility leadership perspective on the state of the nuclear supply chain amid rising electricity demand, the emergence of hyperscale customers such as data centers, evolving trade policies, and broader geopolitical uncertainty. Rather than focusing on procurement tactics, the conversation will explore utility priorities, what leaders are seeing in the market, how they are planning for future supply challenges, and the actions they are taking to strengthen resilience through supplier diversification, inventory strategies, and industry collaboration.

What you'll gain:

Strategic insight into how utilities are building resilience against tariffs, geopolitical shifts, and global supply disruptions through diversification, inventory strategy, and collaboration.

Who should attend:

  • Chief Nuclear Officers and senior utility executives
  • Supply chain and procurement leaders
  • Strategic sourcing managers
  • Fuel, materials, and critical component planners
  • Supplier relationship and category management professionals
  • Industry association leaders and policy stakeholders


Moderator

Hunter Young

Vice President and Practice Leader for their Energy + Utilities

Jensen Hughes


Panelists

Rick Libra

Executive Vice President & Chief Nuclear Officer

Southern Nuclear Operating Company

Steve Capps

Senior Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer

Duke Energy

Kent Scott

Senior Vice President & Chief Nuclear Officer

Ameren Missouri