This panel discussion explores the transformative collaboration between academia and industry in accelerating the deployment of advanced nuclear reactors, with a focus on the Texas A&M University System’s Energy Proving Ground initiatives at the RELLIS campus. Featuring leading advanced reactor vendors, the session highlights innovative small modular reactor (SMR) technologies poised to address global energy demands. Moderated by Texas A&M University, the panel offers perspectives on fostering synergies between deployment and commercialization, research, and workforce development. Attendees will gain insights into the synergy driving next-generation nuclear solutions and their potential to reshape the energy landscape. The panel offers both a strategic industry outlook and a unique academic perspective on scaling nuclear innovation for global impact.

Panelists

  • Edward Blanford (Kairos)
  • Tim Frazier (Aalo Atomic)
  • Dave O'Keefe (Terrestrial Energy)
  • Jordan Robison (Natura Resources)
  • David Staack (TAMU)
  • Adam Lenarz (LastEnergy)

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From Campus to the World: Academia and Industry Driving Nuclear Deployment

3:15–4:45PM EST

Ayman I. Hawari (TAMU), Pavel V. Tsvetkov (TAMU)

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