Speakers
NEXSMR Speakers
Wopke Hoekstra will deliver a keynote speech during Session I: Opening & Keynote Speeches, on 14 January 2026, discussing The Role of Nuclear...
mr. Tim Gould will deliver a keynote speech during Session I: Opening & Keynote Speeches, on 14 January 2026, sharing his insights on Global...
Stefano Monti is currently President of the European Nuclear Society and of the Italian Nuclear Association, as well as Chair of the Advisory Board...
dr. Magnus Mori will deliver a keynote address during Session I: Opening & Keynote Speeches, on 14 January 2026, titled Fuelling the Future:...
Prof. dr. Fu Li will contribute a keynote presentation to Session II: Global SMR Market & Policy Developments on 14 January 2026, focusing...
Mrs. van Gemert, Manager Nuclear New Build at NRG, will be speaking about Global SMR Deployment during Session 1: Unlocking the Business Potential...
David Smeulders holds an MSc in Aerospace Engineering from Delft University of Technology and a PhD in Applied Physics from Eindhoven University of...
Simon Friederich is Associate Professor of Philosophy of Science at University College Groningen, University of Groningen, and co-Editor-in-Chief of...
Stephanie Heerema is a technology and strategy leader driving innovation in offshore energy and sustainable maritime solutions. She began her...
Joost Greunsven will illustrate the topic of Integrating Nuclear into the European Energy Grid during Session III: Panel – The Future of Nuclear in...
Sukesh Aghara’s research group, INSSL uses experimental and computational tools to understand the mechanisms of radiation interactions and...
Maria van der Hoeven is a prominent Dutch politician and energy expert with decades of experience at the intersection of policy, energy, and...
Kiki Lauwers will kick off the Networking Reception & Industry Dinner, on 14 January 2026, fostering the Informal networking between...
Aliki van Heek is a nuclear all-rounder with more than 30 years of experience in multiple areas: economics, sustainability, radioactive waste...
Sander den Blanken will participate in the breakout sessions during Session I: Unlocking the Business Potential of SMRs on 15 January 2026, sharing...
Bram-Paul Jobse will participate in the Plenary Panel during Session II: Investment & Industrialization of SMRs on 15 January 2026, sharing his...
dr. Everett Redmond will participate in Plenary Panel: Financing the Nuclear Future – Public & Private Strategies during Session II: Investment...
Jan Leen Kloosterman’s research focuses on the analysis and development of nuclear reactors and fuel cycles that excel on safety and sustainability....
Andreas Tirez holds a master in electrical engineering and in economics, both from KU Leuven (Belgium). He joined the CREG, the Belgian federal...
For most of his career, Tony was responsible for the commercial and technical fuel cycle management of three of the four operating nuclear power...
Floriske Deutman, who serves as Chairwoman of SEK, will coordinate and host the event from 14–16 January 2026, with the aim of guiding the sessions...
Uner Colak received B.S. degree in Materials Engineering from Istanbul Technical University, and then, M.S. and Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering from...