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:...
Mr. Jacob DeWitte will be speaking about North American Leadership in Nuclear Innovation during Session II: Global SMR Market & Policy...
Maria van der Hoeven is a prominent Dutch politician and energy expert with decades of experience at the intersection of policy, energy, and...
Mr. Fu Li will be speaking about SMR Development in China: Innovation & Scale-Up during Session II: Global SMR Market & Policy Development,...
Martijn van Gruijthuijsen has been a vice governor for the Dutch province of Noord-Brabant since 2019. He is the vice governor for Economic Affairs,...
David Smeulders holds an MSc in Aerospace Engineering from Delft University of Technology and a PhD in Applied Physics from Eindhoven University of...
Aliki van Heek is a nuclear all-rounder with more than 30 years of experience in multiple areas: economics, sustainability, radioactive waste...
Stephanie Heerema is a technology and strategy leader driving innovation in offshore energy and sustainable maritime solutions. She began her...
Mr. Vittorio Festa will be speaking about Radioprotection Strategies for Small Modular Reactors during Session III: Panel – The Future of Nuclear in...
Simon Friederich is Associate Professor of Philosophy of Science at University College Groningen, University of Groningen, and co-Editor-in-Chief of...
Joost Greunsven will illustrate the topic of Integrating Nuclear into the European Energy Grid during Session III: Panel – The Future of Nuclear in...
Hans Schoenmakers (born 1961) has an academic background in Law and Business Science. He began his career at the local utility in Rotterdam...
Energy researcher Remco de Boer MSc writes and speaks on energy and climate. He is the host of Studio Energie – In Search of Europe’s Energy...
Sukesh Aghara’s research group, INSSL uses experimental and computational tools to understand the mechanisms of radiation interactions and...
Ms. Sophie Macfarlane-Smith will be speaking about Developing a Competitive SMR Supply Chain during Session I: Unlocking the Business Potential of...
Dirk is founder and CEO of ULC-Energy, a nuclear development company and consultancy based in the Netherlands. ULC-Energy’s mission is to develop...
Christine Kampinga is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of international finance experience, including a strong foundation as a corporate...
John Prothero has been with BAM Nuttall for 29 years, holding key roles across the Major Projects Division and international operations, including...
Fabio Nouchy, generalist nuclear engineer by background, is managing the development of Tractebel's activities around Small Modular Reactors since...
Mr Titus Tielens will be speaking about The recent Development on SMRs in the Netherlands during Session II: Investment & Industrialization of...
Bram-Paul is CEO a.i. and CFO of EPZ in the Netherlands. Bram-Paul has a master in Auditing at the Dutch Institute of Certified Auditors and a...
Uner Colak received B.S. degree in Materials Engineering from Istanbul Technical University, and then, M.S. and Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering from...
Mr. Bert van Renselaar will be speaking about Preparation for SMR Deployment during Session II: Investment & Industrialization of SMRs, on 15...
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...
Over the past 18 years, Mrs. van Gemert has built a solid career in the nuclear industry, starting as a consultant and evolving into a project...
Floriske Deutman-Bodisco Massink (1977) is Chair of the Foundation for Energy Transition and Nuclear Energy (SEK), which advocates for a balanced...






























