Kirsty Gogan is co-founder of Terra Praxis, a non-profit focused on scalable strategies for prosperity and clean energy growth, and managing partner of LucidCatalyst, an international consultancy advising the world’s largest energy users, and both with a special focus on accelerating commercialisation and deployment of advanced fission and fusion. She chairs the OECD-NEA '2050 Innovation Advisory Panel' and serves on multiple advisory boards including the UK Government's Nuclear Innovation Research and Advisory Board and a new US National Academies committee examining advanced nuclear energy commercialization opportunities over the next 30 years. Her recent work includes leading the widely cited Energy Technologies Institute Nuclear Cost Drivers Study and contributing expert analysis to major publications by the International Energy Agency, International Atomic Energy Agency, and Clean Energy Ministerial on nuclear power's role in clean energy systems.

Kristian Vigenin is a Member of the European Parliament from Bulgaria and Head of the Bulgarian Delegation within the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats (S&D). He is a full member of the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety (ENVI) and the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE). He also serves as a substitute member of the Subcommittee on Security and Defence (SEDE), the Subcommittee on Public Health (SANT), and the Committee on Constitutional Affairs (AFCO), contributing to key legislative efforts on EU security, sustainability, resilience, public health, and democratic governance. Mr. Vigenin brings a strong background in foreign policy, having served as Bulgaria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2013 to 2014, where he led strategic EU and regional diplomatic initiatives. From 2017 to 2024, he was Vice-President of the National Assembly of Bulgaria and Chair of the Committee on European Affairs and Oversight of EU Funds.

Chris is Co-Founder and Chief Development Officer of Community Nuclear Power (CNP), the UK’s leading independent nuclear deployment company.

CNP is deploying the UK’s first privately funded fleet of small modular reactors in Teesside, providing clean and always-on energy for the world-leading Green Lizard power-to-liquids campus.

Chris places innovative solutions and operational excellence firmly at the heart of CNP, having supported operational transformation in both defence and civil nuclear organisations around the world.

Chris is highly regarded internationally as the go-to person to find solutions and embed high performance into even the most fluid and complex projects.

James is Co-Founder and Director of Fermi Development, a UK-based developer focused on accelerating the delivery of new nuclear. 

Ivan Hinovski is mechanical & nuclear engineer with more than 50 years experience in nuclear energy development with long term experience in the business in USA, France, Italy, IAEA, Japan, Canada.  

The key milestones of his professional carrier: 

-CEO of Bulgarian National Electric Company (1997-1998),

-MP and Chairman of the Parliamentary Energy Commission in 46th National Assembly of Bulgaria (2017); 

-Chairman of Bulgarian Energy and Mining Forum (since 2003);

- Chairman of Chamber of Energy Communities in Bulgaria (since 2023);

- Consultant of nuclear energy and SMR development and implementation projects.

Maxim is a real estate development principal with over 14 years of experience in commercial real estate development focusing on New York, Florida, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. As managing principal Maxim oversaw the critical financial, legal, and strategic decisions within the general partnerships of noteworthy projects that include 150 Wooster, 111 W 57th, 39 East 72nd Street, 9 DeKalb in New York City and Monad Terrace in Miami with combined budgets over $2 billion.

In 2018 Maxim founded Standard Power and was its CEO. Standard Power is an industrial development company that focuses on developing retired industrial facilities on brownfields across the United States into advanced data center campuses. The projects create local jobs and economic welfare in areas that would otherwise struggle to attract investment and include the redevelopment of a retired paper mill in Coshocton, Ohio, a retired coal fired power plant in Conesville, Ohio, and a behind-the-meter partnership with Energy Harbor to develop a data center campus within the grounds of their Beaver Valley nuclear generation facility. Standard Power is in the process of developing over 2,700 megawatts of data center infrastructure across its sites. Leveraging the success of Standard Power Maxim has founded Cybernetic Intelligence, a company focusing on vertically integrated compute systems for Classified level data centers. Cybernetic Intelligence is developing sites in Maryland, Virginia, Bulgaria, and Bahrain totaling more than 5 GWs in planned compute capacity.

Maxim graduated from the University of Wisconsin at Madison with a Bachelor of Science in Economics and has received his Master of Arts in Economics from American University in Washington D.C.

Wojciech Dąbrowski the president of think tank the SET Foundation and a member of the Council for Energy and Natural Resources under the President of the Republic of Poland.  His is  an experienced manager with a long-standing background in leading large capital groups, as well as in government and local administration. His professional expertise includes investment and legal consulting, streamlining corporate structures, optimizing costs, and enhancing company performance.

He co-authored the Polish government's plan to spin off coal assets from energy groups, a critical step toward the country's energy transition.

During his tenure as President of PGE ( the biggest energy company in Poland), Dąbrowski initiated and spearheaded Poland's largest offshore wind farm project in the Baltic Sea, in collaboration with Ørsted, a global leader in offshore energy. He also coordinated the nuclear power plant project in partnership with ZE PAK and Korea’s KHNP.

He played a key role in integrating district heating assets acquired from France's EDF into the PGE Group and led the acquisition of PKP Energetyka (now PGE Energetyka Kolejowa, an infrastructure operator that connects railways with the Polish energy system). Additionally, he managed large-scale infrastructure projects within the energy sector.

Christian Sjölander is the co-founder and CEO of Kärnfull Next  a company dedicated to project developement for SMRs in the Nordics. With a strong background in finance and a passion for sustainable energy, Sjölander has positioned Kärnfull Next at the forefront of the energy transition movement. Under his leadership, the company focuses on developing new business models for SMR nuclear reactors with financability and deliverability at the forefront.

Sjölander holds a degree in finance and has garnered extensive experience in the energy sector. His visionary approach and commitment to addressing climate change have driven Kärnfull Next to explore groundbreaking and disruptive ideas, challanging industry leaders and governments. Through his work, Sjölander aims to make a significant impact on global energy sustainability, ensuring a cleaner and more secure future for generations to come.

Kärnfull Group was voted “Most innovative startup” at the 2023 World Nuclear Exhibition (WNE)

Senior nuclear regulatory professional with over 11 years of experience developing and overseeing nuclear safety, radiation safety, nuclear security, and safeguards regulations within a national nuclear regulatory authority. Expert in benchmarking and adapting regulatory frameworks against IAEA standards and international best practices, including revising regulations and guides to address the specific characteristics of advanced nuclear technologies including small modular reactors (SMRs) and possessing strong knowledge of SMR designs and applications. Completed the Senior Reactor Operator Management Certification Programme (2022) and holds a Master of Engineering Management (2019) and a Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering (2013), providing a robust technical and leadership foundation. Proven leader with experience acting in managerial roles, representing the regulator at senior national and international forums, contributing to IAEA publications, and conducting licensing reviews and inspections for the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant.

Floriana Panzarella is an Energy Industry Advisor at Microsoft, partnering with leading strategic energy players across EMEA to accelerate digital transformation and unlock competitive advantage through AI, cloud, and advanced technologies.

With a background in Nuclear Engineering and international studies at the University of Bath (UK), Floriana began her career in Oil & Gas at Snam, where she held both operational and business roles, including within the CEO office. She later earned an MBA from SDA Bocconi, focusing on Innovation and Private Equity, before joining Microsoft.

Today, she works at the intersection of AI and nuclear energy, driving initiatives that leverage artificial intelligence to streamline permitting, optimize engineering processes, and support the scalable deployment of new nuclear capacity.

Sam Dumitriu is Head of Policy at Britain Remade, a pro-growth campaign group with over 35,000 supporters. He recently authored 'A Policy Playbook for Cheaper Nuclear' which explains how regulatory reform could cut the UK's nuclear new build costs

Dr. Nitendra SINGH is a Nuclear Engineer with expertise in Nuclear Safety and Design.

He has a wide experience in Nuclear Safety & Reactor Design, Fusion Technology, Breeding Systems, Severe accident Management. Additionally, he well versed with Public-Private partnerships and Stakeholders Management.

For past 10 years, he has been advocating towards the role of Nuclear & Fusion Technologies in fight against climate change. He is a regular delegate to UNFCCC-COP Conferences.

He is the Founder President of the IYNS Research Foundation & the founder of the Women in Nuclear in India association (WiN-India); and a founding member of the Women in Fusion (WiF) and the ITER InFusEd (International Fusion Energy Education) Initiative. He is vocal and support the Diversity, Equity & Inclusivity in all sectors & professions of life.

Dr. Singh is an avid speaker on Nuclear & Fusion Technology, International Nuclear & Fusion Policy, Climate Change and its Solutions, STEAM Education, and Science Diplomacy & Collaborations. He has played significant role in enhancing India’s Nuclear and Fusion energy supply chain, capacity building and education. He is a speaker in global strategic events on Energy including World Nuclear University, IAEA, India Energy Week, Gastech, etc. to name a few.

Professional Experience

· Nuclear Regulatory Officer, Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA).

Duration: Over 12years (2013 – Present)

Responsibilities: Ensured regulatory compliance, safety standards and oversight in nuclear and radiological operations, contributing to national safety protocols.

Education

· Master’s Coursework in Nuclear Science and Technology

Institution: Xi’an Jiaotong University, China

Focus: Nuclear Reactor core safety and Policy, Radiation Protection

· Master’s Degree in Power Systems Engineering

Institution: Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria

Focus: Energy Generation and Distribution, Grid Management

· Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Institution: Bayero University Kano, Nigeria

Focus: Technical Principles in Electrical Systems.

Skills and Interests

· Expertise in nuclear regulation, power systems and safety.

· Passionate about advancing nuclear safety.

Mustafa is a leading infrastructure planning lawyer at TLT LLP, and Parliamentary Agent, and was a member of the Nuclear Regulatory Taskforce. He has advised on numerous small modular and advanced nuclear developments in the UK (including in relation to regulatory justification, siting and consenting), advised on over 25 nationally significant infrastructure projects (including the Lower Thames Crossing and the Hinkley Point C Connection) and has advised central government on infrastructure planning and regulatory reforms, including on the recent Infrastructure Planning Act.

Albert has been active in the energy and infrastructure sector for over 10 years, advising on financings, developments, joint ventures and M&A transactions in Europe and Asia. Albert represents a wide range of clients, working with project sponsors, lenders, export credit agencies and funds on market-leading energy and infrastructure projects, recently playing a leading role in advising the UK NLFAB on the Sizewell C Nuclear Power Project in UK.

"Albert Yu is a brilliant lawyer and he possesses a profound understanding of the sector. He is extremely professional and efficient in all engagements, delivers on time and not afraid to share his knowledge. I have learned a lot working with Albert and I'm looking forward to working with him and his team again." - Legal 500 UK

Jesper Glahn, CCO at Copenhagen Atomics

Driving transformation of the global energy mix. MSc in Economics and Marketing and has worked more than 25 years in the fields of Technology and Innovation driving commercial development and driving the vision on technology transformation. Works with companies, academia and governments to advance adoption of the thorium molten salt reactor and related technologies. Serving on advisory boards and as a mentor at Copenhagen Business School.

Nomso Kana is a force to be reckoned with in the fields of nuclear energy and artificial intelligence. A distinguished nuclear scientist, she's not only the Founder and Managing Director of Simsciex Technologies, a broadband infrastructure company, but also a recognized leader in shaping the future of energy and technology in Africa.

Her influence in nuclear energy is extensive:

● Governor at the Nuclear Energy Foundation of Africa (NEFA): Guiding the foundation's efforts to promote the safe and sustainable use of nuclear energy for Africa's development.

● Advisor to the Eastern Cape Premier: Providing expert counsel on crucial matters relating to energy and the digital economy, shaping provincial policies for a brighter future.

● Chairperson of Africa 4Nuclear: Leading an advocacy group dedicated to raising awareness about the benefits of nuclear energy and driving its adoption across the continent.

Nomso's commitment to both nuclear energy and ethical AI highlights her dedication to driving progress and sustainable development in Africa. She is a true pioneer, shaping a future where technology empowers and benefits all. 

Donald R. Hoffman has a Bachelor of Science degree in Nuclear Engineering and Science, a Master of Science Degree in Management and Leadership, and a Doctorate of Philosophy in Global Energy Policy.

He served in the US Nuclear Submarine Navy as a Senior Reactor Operator and Engineering Officer from 1970 – 1979. 

He was the Manager in the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s Licensing and Technical Specifications Division reviewing License Applications and Technical Specifications for the 26 nuclear plants that were licensed in the US post TMI from 1980 – 1985. 

Donald founded EXCEL SERVICES CORPORATION in 1985, a global nuclear engineering consulting company. In the thirty-nine years since the formation of the company, EXCEL has become globally recognized as the premier supplier of licensing, regulatory, engineering, technical, operations and critical infrastructure services to nuclear facilities worldwide.

He has pioneered multiple initiatives that have led the enhanced safety and improved performance of reactor plants globally.

He has served as Executive Advisor to Government and Industry Leaders.  

Donald is a Past President and Fellow of the American Nuclear Society (ANS).

He has served as a former and current member of the Secretary of Commerce’s Civil Nuclear Trade Advisory Committee (CINTAC). He also holds and has held senior advisory positions in the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Mothi Sayeeram has over 17 years of experience and leads the Power & Utilities (P&U) Projects team covering water infrastructure, energy networks infrastructure and nuclear projects.

The team advises on business case development, financial structuring, funding, delivery model creation and procurement for large infrastructure projects in the P&U sector. Speciality of the team is in creating new delivery models and auction models. The team advises regulators, corporates, developers and investors for effective and efficient delivery of infrastructure assets leading to successful financial close / FID.

Steven Fox is a Partner at Propeller, an early-stage venture firm that invests in and builds companies at the intersection of ocean systems and climate technology. Propeller works in partnership with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution to translate scientific breakthroughs into venture-scale companies addressing the climate crisis.

Steven focuses on company creation and early-stage investing across the ocean-climate ecosystem. His work spans emerging technologies including ocean sensing, maritime decarbonization, climate infrastructure, and applied ocean science. 

He currently serves as a board member or investor in a number of early-stage technology companies, including Vema Hydrogen, Allium Engineering, hum.ai, Nexxa.ai, Indeximate, Orpheus Ocean, Blue Energy, Rewind, Circle Seafoods, and Aquatic Labs. He also serves as a board member of the Network of Engaged International Donors and trustee of the Remmer Family Foundation. He previously served on the board of Real Oyster Cult.

He holds an MSc in Political Economy of Development from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, and a BA in International Economics from the University of Richmond. He speaks French and Portuguese.

I am Co-Founder and President of GLOW Strategies, an advisory and strategic intelligence firm helping energy and other critical industries move from ambition to deployable reality by aligning strategy, capital, policy, and social license.
Before founding GLOW, I spent over a decade at the International Atomic Energy Agency, most recently leading communications and outreach for nuclear energy. I worked at the intersection of safety, policy, technology, and public trust, supporting high-stakes projects and country engagements across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North America.
Earlier in my career, I was an international journalist reporting from Washington and across Europe on geopolitics, energy, and global power — experience that continues to shape how I approach narrative, legitimacy, and decision-making under scrutiny.

Lorenzo has more than 20 years of experience in International nuclear projects (Italy, USA, France, Slovakia, Saudi Arabia, Bulgaria) for the engineering and construction of GENII, GENIII, GENIII+ NPP, SMR, experimental facilities and compact innovative nuclear power plants. He obtained a PhD in Nuclear Engineering from Milan Polytechnic on a experimental and theoretical study for a Small Modular Reactor (SMR) developed by a consortium led by Westinghouse. Lorenzo’s main professional roles covered a wide spectrum of activities ranging from the design, feasibility studies, experimental investigations, expertise activities, construction management, project engineering, project management, relations with nuclear regulators and business development. He managed, as direct responsible, NPP EPC contracts for approved budget of over € 800 M. Today Lorenzo is Director of Nuclear Business Development for Worley.

Jan Blomgren is CEO and founder of INBEx (Institute of Nuclear Business Excellence), providing independent nuclear executive advice and business leadership training globally. The INBEx team comprises over 20 former CEOs, Director Generals and similar.

He was the youngest professor ever in Sweden in nuclear physics, holding the chair in applied nuclear physics at Uppsala University. His research was focused on neutroninduced nuclear reactions, an area in which he has published over 200 papers in refereed international journals and conference proceedings.

When plans to build new nuclear power in Sweden were initiated, he was recruited to Vattenfall, one of the largest nuclear power operators in Europe. At Vattenfall, he was responsible for planning the competence development needed for nuclear new-build, as well as coordinating training for nuclear power plant personnel. In addition, he was Director of the Swedish Nuclear Technology Centre, which is the coordination organization for nuclear research and education involving universities, industry, and the regulator.

Jan Blomgren is alone in Europe to have upheld high-ranked positions both at university and nuclear industry. He is frequently invited speaker at conferences, and he has served as invited expert advisor to the French Senate.

In 2021, his books “Allt du behöver veta om Sveriges elförsörjning” (All you need to know about the Swedish power supply) and “Jodå, Gud spelar tärning” (Yes, God plays dice) both became best-sellers in their respective categories.

Executive Director, Good Energy Collective (2024 – Present)

• Led organizational reorganization and strategic revision, rebuilding core teams and directing a new strategic plan.

• Reestablished renewable foundation support to $2.5M+ annually through restructuring and a new capital initiative.

Managing Director (Founding), Carbontech Development Initiative, Columbia University (2022 –2024)

• Oversaw $2.7M annually in R&D and commercialization programs.

• Designed accelerator and executive education programs.

Director for Research Coordination and Partnerships, Energy Institute, UT-Austin (2020 – 2022)

• Directed multimillion-dollar research initiatives and stakeholder consensus-building.

Market Performance Project Manager, NYSERDA (2019 – 2020)

• Managed portfolio of market impact and MEL studies for clean energy innovation programs.

Fellow, Energy Systems Transformation Lab, UT-Austin (2017 – 2019)

• Directed policy and techno-economic research; oversaw operations for a 12-person team.

Senior Consultant, Research Into Action (2015 – 2017)

• Led evaluations of distributed generation, community solar, and market innovation programs.

Ryan Ramsey is Director of Organisational Performance at UK Industrial Fusion Solutions (UKIFS), helping shape the culture, capability and delivery engine behind the UK’s STEP fusion programme. A former Royal Navy submarine captain, Ryan brings two decades of experience leading high-performance teams in complex, high-risk environments, including command at sea and service alongside allied navies.

After leaving the Navy, he worked in the energy sector (Shell and National Grid), but 4 year ago moved into the fusion and deep-tech sector, most notably as Chief Operating Officer at First Light Fusion. His work now focuses on organisational effectiveness, leadership, and building institutions capable of delivering nationally significant infrastructure programmes.

Ryan is a regular writer and speaker on leadership, strategy and culture, blending lessons from military command, engineering organisations and large-scale transformation. He is passionate about building teams that combine technical excellence

Jonathan Wright has been working with nuclear fuel development for over 25 years in a variety of roles including technical leadership, strategy development and departmental management. In recent years he has been working with TRISO fuel irradiation experiments for Westinghouse and USNC, now called Standard Nuclear. He was a Fellow Engineer and head of the Westinghouse Fuel Materials Centre of Excellence where he coordinated global R&D membership of international programs. Prior to joining Westinghouse he helped develop MOX fuel at BNFL, and was for three years a secondee to the Halden Reactor Project in Norway. He continued to work on advanced fuel pellet at Westinghouse, BWR cladding and more recently ATF coated cladding plus TRISO fuel for micro reactors. Mr. Wright holds a Masters and undergraduate degree in Chemistry from Oxford University and an MBA from Warwick University.

Sahil Agarwal leads FTI Consulting’s Infrastructure and Regulatory Finance practice in EMEA with a focus on core infrastructure assets. Sahil has experience of advising the C-suite and boards of companies, regulatory authorities and infrastructure funds on a range of issues including market design, new regime set-up, regulation, cost of capital, debt strategy, investment returns analysis, and stakeholder management. Sahil has also appeared as an expert witness on regulatory finance matters as well.

Sahil has a particular interest in nuclear energy and has deep experience regarding the economics and finance of nuclear power plants. He has advised on a variety of issues on nuclear projects. His experience includes:

1. Leading the business plan development, financial analysis and modelling, risk allocation and State aid advice to CEZ in relation to EDU II;

2. Leading the advice to Horizon Energy on the needs case and State aid issues in relation to the proposed plant at Wylfa Newydd;

3. Leading the advice on financial returns and regulatory support models to a UK sponsor on the life extension of a UK nuclear power plant; and

4. Advising the UK Government on regulatory and finance issues pertaining to Hinkley Point C.

Andrew began his career as an apprentice at NEI, progressing through various engineering roles on large coal, gas, and nuclear projects, including Sizewell B.

At Rolls-Royce, he became Programme Director for the civil nuclear business, following senior roles in submarine fleet support and primary plant components. He also contributed to UK–US collaboration at the MoD ahead of the Dreadnought programme.

Appointed CEO of the Nuclear AMRC in 2017, Andrew drove innovation in manufacturing and supply chain solutions. He led the Winning UK Business work programme as part of the Nuclear Sector Deal and in 2022, was part of the sprint team that established the framework for Great British Nuclear.

He recently founded Nuclear Collaboration Ltd (NucCol), utilising supply chain capability previously at NAMRC, focusing on clean energy supply chain analysis and development, and delivering leading interventions such as Fit For Nuclear (F4N).

Andrew is currently an Executive Director of the Nuclear Industry Association, UK representative on the Generation IV International Forum, and a member of the Royal Society’s Nuclear Cogeneration Steering Group. He is Visiting Professor at Flinders University and a Fellow of the Nuclear Institute.

An experienced leader of innovation and delivery in major nuclear infrastructure programmes.
Sarah brings over 30 years’ experience across the construction sector, including two decades in nuclear. She has held senior leadership roles on Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C, where she championed modular methods, digital and data-enabled construction, and future skills development. Her current focus is on shaping high-performing, people-centred delivery organisations capable of unlocking the full potential of new methods—reliably delivering the target outputs and outcomes needed to support nuclear energy and broader infrastructure requirements.

Sarah is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering and the Institution of Civil Engineers, a Member of the Institution of Structural Engineers, and holder of a PhD in civil/structural engineering.

Georgios is part of the HSBC Infrastructure Finance team based in London and has more than 10 years’ of experience across the power & renewables sector, focusing on debt advisory, M&A and financing in the offshore wind, new technologies and the energy transition sector, including nuclear power & SMRs. Georgios is leading the structuring within HSBC on the world’s first multibillion commercial debt financing for nuclear. He has worked in more than 10GW of green power projects as adviser and lender. Prior to joining HSBC, Georgios worked at a Japanese bank, where he worked on the nuclear project Horizon and he started his career at EDF in the new nuclear business, working with the Investment Case team for Hinkley Point C. Georgios holds a master’s degree in Management & Strategy from London School of Economics, a Master in Civil & Nuclear Engineering from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and he is a Charter Financial Analyst (CFA).

Allan has worked at Société Générale for 17 years, and in the energy sector for more than 35 years, initially as an engineer and then in finance. During his career he has advised on and/or financed a broad spectrum of energy and infrastructure projects in Europe, the US and Asia including in the renewable energy sector, particularly in offshore wind. He has been involved in CCUS policy development and financing around the world for 15 years, and most recently Allan advised on the successful £8bn debt financing for Net Zero Teesside (CCGT with CCS) and Northern Endurance Partnership (CO₂ pipeline and offshore store infrastructure) in the UK. He is currently also acting as Financial Advisor for the EETH (Vertex) blue Hydrogen project, also in the UK. Allan plays a leading role in developing the banks’ global energy transition strategy and has helping to drive innovation in other new areas of energy transition; notably advising on floating wind transactions, including currently the 1GW Cerulean Winds floating offshore wind project in the UK, interconnector projects, including renewables to market projects, and hydrogen developments.

Allan is also a key contributor to clean energy policy development and is currently a member of the UK government CCUS Council and the Hydrogen Expert Group.

Allan has a BSc (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering, an MBA, is a Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and a Chartered Engineer.

Kelly Malone works as a Partner of King & Spalding LLP and serves as the head of the firm’s Nuclear Power Team. He regularly advises National Governments and State-owned companies during the procurement, development, financing and construction of large nuclear power plants and has served as lead legal advisor on some of the highest profile nuclear power mandates globally, including (i) the $ 20-25 Billion, 4800 MW Akkuyu Nuclear Power Project in Turkey, which incorporated four VVER-1200 pressurised water reactors, and (ii) the procurement, construction, financing, ownership and operation by a State-owned company located in the Middle East  of (up to) 3200 MW Large Nuclear Power Plant (currently ongoing).

Lynne Matthews FNucI is founder of LM Consultants and a strategic advisor working across the global nuclear sector. Her career includes the development of the UK’s first new nuclear power stations in a generation, including the first-of-a-kind infrastructure programmes Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C.

Lynne led the UK’s ground-breaking national workforce campaign Destination Nuclear, bringing together industry, government and education to strengthen the talent pipeline needed to deliver the UK’s nuclear new build programme.

She now advises organisations across the nuclear ecosystem on strategy, stakeholder engagement and sector capability, helping address global capability challenges across the nuclear supply chain and supporting the talent and collaboration needed to deliver the next generation of nuclear programmes.

I am Co-Founder and President of GLOW Strategies, an advisory and strategic intelligence firm helping energy and other critical industries move from ambition to deployable reality by aligning strategy, capital, policy, and social license.
Before founding GLOW, I spent over a decade at the International Atomic Energy Agency, most recently leading communications and outreach for nuclear energy. I worked at the intersection of safety, policy, technology, and public trust, supporting high-stakes projects and country engagements across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North America.
Earlier in my career, I was an international journalist reporting from Washington and across Europe on geopolitics, energy, and global power — experience that continues to shape how I approach narrative, legitimacy, and decision-making under scrutiny.

Cristina Talacko is an entrepreneur and energy policy strategist who works with governments, investors and critical industries to translate ambition into durable political and market support.

She is Co-Founder and CEO of GLOW Strategies, a global advisory firm helping governments and industry navigate the non-technical constraints that shape the deployment of energy and strategic infrastructure projects.

Cristina is also the founder and director of the Coalition for Conservation, where she has been involved in energy policy—including nuclear power—advocating pragmatic, evidence-based climate and energy solutions.

She has served on numerous boards including the Australia–Brazil Chamber of Commerce (President), the Council on Australia–Latin America Relations, Viridios Capital, and Beyond Zero Emissions, and previously founded SalDoce Fine Foods, a health food manufacturing company exporting to more than 30 countries.

A regular collaborator and contributor to multiple international media outlets, Cristina writes and comments on energy policy, geopolitics and industrial strategy. Drawing on a global career across Australia, Europe, Latin America, the United States and Asia, she brings deep insight into how political systems, regulators and public narratives shape investment outcomes.

Simon Emeny is the global head of nuclear for LRQA's Energy, Renewable and manufacturing sector. Simon is responsible for the strategic direction and client-focused delivery and performance of LRQA's nuclear business. He has worked in the third-party inspection and certification sector for over 30 years, with experience in nuclear sectors from the build of Sizewell B and current Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C projects in the UK to global supply chains and IAEA TG2.

2025 - to date

HOCHTIEF Infrastructure GmbH

Technical Director Nuclear

2017 - 2025

RAOS Project Oy, Finland

Site Director for Hanhikivi NPP (FH1)

2006 - 2017

Bilfinger, Babcock Noell GmbH

Project Director Nuclear

2004 - 2006

RWE NUKEM GmbH

Project Director

1991 - 2004

Westinghouse (BNFL)

Senior Engineer till Technical Director PMU Chernobyl

1988 - 1991

KKW Greifswald, BT Berlin

Safety Analysis/Licensing Engineer

1983 - 1988

Technical University Zittau

University Assistant 

Currently a Director of UK and Ireland’s largest trade union – Unite, Jim is from a Clydeside engineering background.

As a mature student, Jim studied economics at Heriot-Watt University and as a post-graduate at Edinburgh University conducted research into Adult Education.  

A Fellow of Cogent the Sector Skills Council, Jim was a Director of the National Skills Academy.

Jim has represented his union at all levels. Signing the first single table agreement in the privatised utilities, the first single union deal in the steel industry and led for all unions in the chemical and oil sector in the UK, Ireland and Europe.  For 18 years Jim served as a board member on the Engineering Construction Council.

After Chernobyl  Jim was part of the European team which set up health & safety procedures in the Bulgarian Nuclear Industry.  

For ten years Jim contributed to the Runge Management Course at Balliol College, Oxford.

With over 25 years of experience in banking and consulting, Matt advises on strategy, regulation and financing of utilities and infrastructure. He has worked on developing various market regimes that enable private capital to fund investments in infrastructure. Matt has advised on 20+ major deals in energy, water and transport including Centrica on Sizewell C, CEZ on Dukovany and Temelin, HM Government on Hinkley Point C and Thames Water on Tideway. Matt also works for governments and regulators and has led projects for Ofwat, Ofgem, CAA, ORR, Ofcom, the EC and HMG, and provided expert testimony to the High Court, CMA, CAT and HMRC. Matt began his career at Citigroup and is an expert on structured finance. Prior to his 14 years as a partner at KPMG, Matt was the Head of Finance at Oxera. He has extensive formal training in finance and economics having studied and taught courses at Oxford and Harvard.