26/09/2024
16:00 - 19:00 UK Time
61 New Cavendish Street, London, W1G 7AR
Free
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This free-of-charge topical event and networking session is open to all Fellows, but registration is essential.
Please note that this event is only for Fellows, non Fellows are not eligible to attend.
If you're an EI Fellow, be a part of this exclusive event to discuss the latest innovations and emerging challenges within the fusion energy sector. This conference will connect key professionals recognised for their efforts in the wider energy sector to the UKAEA, with the long-term goal of positioning the UK as the world leader in sustainable nuclear energy.
By attending, you'll get to meet the UKAEA’s senior leadership team and have the opportunity to engage in a keynote presentation, panel discussions, and breakout sessions on hydrogen, AI, robotics, and skills transfer, concluding with a networking reception.
Host:
- Professor Sir Ian Chapman FREng FRS and the UK Atomic Energy Authority
Speakers:
- Nick Walkden, Head of Fusion Skills, UK Atomic Energy Authority
- Rachel Lawless, Tritium Programme Manager, UK Atomic Energy Authority
- Dr Rob Akers, Director of Computing Programmes & Senior Fellow, UK Atomic Energy Authority
- Nick Sykes, Director of Robotics, UK Atomic Energy Authority
Agenda:
- 15:30: Registration & Networking
- 16:00: Welcome from the EI
- 16:05: Welcome from host & lecture
Professor Sir Ian Chapman FREng FRS, CEO, UK Atomic Energy Authority - 16:30: Audience Q&A
- 16:45: Breakout clusters:
- Hydrogen – Tritium breeding & the hydrogen economy
TBA - AI’s involvement in nuclear fusion development
Dr Rob Akers, Director of Computing Programmes & Senior Fellow, UKAEA - Robotics in challenging environments
Nick Sykes, Director of Robotics, UKAEA - Skills transfer – How do we bring the best and brightest to nuclear fusion?
Nick Walkden, Head of Fusion Skills, UKAEA - 17:45: Networking Drinks Reception
- 19:00: Event close
Please note that online attendees will not have access to the breakout session streams.