64th Annual Industry Conference and Supplier Expo: Nuclear Energy Assembly
Preliminary Program
Monday, May 22
Registration
7 a.m.–6 p.m.
Culturekeepers Hall
Breakfast
7–8 a.m.
Hall of State
Opening Plenary: Welcome to Arizona and NAYGN Business Meeting
8–9 a.m.
Trailblazers Ballroom
Kristin McCoskey
Professional Development Chair
North American Young Generation in Nuclear
Bob Bement
Executive Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer
Arizona Public Service Company
Natalie Wood
President
North American Young Generation in Nuclear
Morning Sessions
9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Attendees can choose to attend a three-hour professional development workshop or
attend two shorter sessions back to back.
Leadership Development Workshop: Generational Leadership
9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Herberger 1-2
This leadership development session will provide participants with an overview of the
five generations in the workplace as well as highlight strategies for communicating with
members of each group and addressing common challenges that multigenerational
workplaces often face.
Philip Tanzilo
Business Training Works
Headwinds and Tailwinds of Nuclear Policy
9–10:30 a.m.
Herberger 3
In this session, panelists will discuss topics inspired by the Aspen Institute’s “Future of
Nuclear Energy Forum,” which analyzes in-depth the challenges facing the industry and
develops new ideas to maximize its potential and effectiveness in the future.
Steven Bullock (Facilitator)
North American Young Generation in Nuclear
Ryan Schaumburg (Facilitator)
North American Young Generation in Nuclear
Samuel Brinton
Founder
Core Solutions Consulting
Erin Burns
Policy Advisor, Clean Energy Program
Third Way
Lenka Kollar
Director of Business Strategy
NuScale Power
Jim Rogers
Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Duke Energy
Perspectives on Advanced Technology
9–10:30 a.m.
Herberger 4A
Attendees will hear a variety of perspectives on both the public perception and
technological status of advanced reactor technologies and the challenges and
opportunities that they present for the industry.
Steven Buck (Facilitator)
North American Young Generation in Nuclear
Rob Daum
Senior Program Manager
Electric Power Research Institute
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Jacob DeWitte
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Oklo Inc.
Jeff Harper
Vice President for Strategy and Business Development
X-energy, LLC
Dave Schumacher
Director of “The New Fire” and
Owner
Magnetic Media Productions
Coffee Break
10:30–11 a.m.
Herberger Foyer
Industry Diversity & Inclusion
11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Herberger 3
This session will provide an overview of nuclear industry diversity and inclusion
initiatives as well as what can be done to improve these programs to move the industry
forward.
Cayla Thompson (Facilitator)
North American Young Generation in Nuclear
Deon Clark
Chief Executive Officer
TCI Solutions
Kevin Edwards
Manager of Quality Engineering and Six Sigma
Bechtel Corporation
Llisa Prater
Diversity and Inclusion Program Manager
Tennessee Valley Authority
Educating America’s Future
11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Herberger 4A
Attendees will hear from educators and nuclear education professionals about best
practices and new ideas in how to educate students and the public about nuclear
energy.
Michael Hayes (Facilitator)
North American Young Generation in Nuclear
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Theresa Widger
Nuclear Development Stakeholder Outreach Specialist
PSEG Nuclear
Lunch and Expo Networking
12:30–1:30 p.m.
Hall of State Foyer; Kierland Grand Ballroom
Lunch will be served, along with a guided networking exercise that will allow attendees
to explore and engage with NEA exhibitors.
Afternoon Sessions
1:30–4:30 p.m.
Attendees can choose to go on a tour of the SAFER Alliance’s Regional Response Center
or attend two shorter sessions back to back. The afternoon will conclude with
mandatory Core Workshops.
Tour of SAFER Facility
1:30–3:30 p.m.
Buses will depart promptly at 1:30 p.m.
Attendees will have the opportunity to tour a nuclear industry regional response center,
located just outside of downtown Phoenix. Please note: space is limited and tour spots
will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Effective Storytelling
1:30–3 p.m.
Herberger 3
Attendees will hear from panelists on effective strategies in storytelling and industry
branding to explore new ideas in how we should be talking about nuclear energy and
best practices in reaching a broader audience on issues important to the industry.
Jon Gomes (Facilitator)
North American Young Generation in Nuclear
Dan Alcazar
Executive Advisor
Brandcards
Leigh Ann Mastrini
Director and Vice President
APCO Worldwide
Rita Sipe
Nuclear Communications Manager
Duke Energy
Kristin Zaitz
Co-Founder
Mothers for Nuclear
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Global Nuclear Fuel Economy
1:30–3 p.m.
Herberger 4A
Led by industry experts on nuclear fuel topics, this session will provide a comprehensive
overview of the entire nuclear fuel cycle in the context of the global economy.
Steven Brown (Facilitator)
North American Young Generation in Nuclear
Umar Faraz (Facilitator)
North American Young Generation in Nuclear
Jack Edlow
President
Edlow International
Patricia (Patty) McCumbee
Product Line Leader, Fuel Products and Services
Global Nuclear Fuel
Chris Miller
Vice President, Sales and Marketing
TN Americas
Randy Shaffer
Shift Operations Manager
URENCO USA
Coffee Break
3–3:30 p.m.
Herberger Foyer
Core Workshops
3:30–4:30 p.m.
As part of the 2017 NAYGN Impact initiative, each chapter will be assigned to an
organizational issue area (prior to the conference), which will become the focus of their
2017 chapter initiatives. The four Core workshops will serve as the planning and
strategizing sessions for attending chapters to organize their efforts around. The
NAYGN Core will send conference registrants their specific workshop information prior
to the conference.
Core Workshop #1
Herberger 1-2
Develop a wide range of content for the Hub to aid in knowledge transfer.
Core Workshop #2
Herberger 3
Invest resources in new nuclear education initiatives to expand the scope of
educational outreach.
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Core Workshop #3
Herberger 4A
Implement additional methods for membership to participate in government
outreach to increase the organization’s influence on industry’s energy policy
objectives.
Core Workshop #4
Herberger 5B
Create digital content to inform membership, promote the organization and focus
on public advocacy.
NAYGN Awards Ceremony and Business Meeting
4:30–5:30 p.m.
Trailblazers Ballroom
Monica Beistline
Communications Chair
North American Young Generation in Nuclear
Abbey Donahue
Vice President
North American Young Generation in Nuclear
Nuclear Energy Assembly Opening Reception
5:30–7 p.m.
Kierland Ballroom
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64th Annual Industry Conference and Supplier Expo: Nuclear Energy Assembly
Preliminary Program
Tuesday, May 23
Registration
7 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Hall of State
Breakfast
7–8 a.m.
Expo Hall
Expo Hall Open to Attendees
7 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Nuclear Energy’s Value Proposition for America
8 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Trailblazers Ballroom
Morning Session
8–11:50 a.m.
Morning Session Chair: Maria G. Korsnick, President and Chief Executive
Officer, Nuclear Energy Institute
Nuclear’s Role in America’s Future
Maria G. Korsnick
Nuclear Value Proposition for America
The panel will explore the benefit to the community, benefit to workers and benefit to
the future.
Michael J. Pacilio (Facilitator)
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Exelon Generation
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Melissa C. Mann
President
URENCO USA
Ray Rothrock
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Redseal
Michael Mulvaney
Director, Energy and Infrastructure
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing, Pipefitting and
Sprinkler Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada
Coffee Break
Expo Hall
Coffee and new mini-presentations in the expo hall.
Nuclear Power as a Component of American Global Leadership
Rear Admiral Michael W. Hewitt
Chief Executive Officer
IP3
Stuart Solomon
President
IP3
Nuclear Energy as an Indispensable Tool to Meet Key U.S. Policy Goals
A vital component to our energy, environment and foreign policies.
Donald E. Brandt (Facilitator)
Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer
Pinnacle West Capital Corporation
and
Chairman
Nuclear Energy Institute
Rich Powell
Managing Director, Policy and Strategy
ClearPath Action for Conservative Clean Energy
Michael W. Howard
President and Chief Executive Officer
Electric Power Research Institute
Rear Admiral Michael W. Hewitt
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Arizona’s Infrastructure
The Honorable Doug Ducey
Governor
State of Arizona
Top Innovative Practice Awards Luncheon
11:50 a.m.–1:45 p.m.
Herberger Ballroom
All NAYGN and NEA attendees are invited to the awards luncheon highlighting the best
innovations from the industry in 2016. Dessert will be served in the expo hall
immediately following the awards ceremony.
Afternoon Session
1:45–4:45 p.m.
Afternoon Session Chair: Neal Cohen, Senior Vice President of External Affairs,
Nuclear Energy Institute
NRC Insights
The Honorable Kristine Svinicki
Chairman
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Political Commentary: Donald Trump: An Andrew Jackson for the 21st Century
Jon Meacham
The New York Times’ Best-Selling Author
and
Presidential Historian
FERC Insights
The Honorable Colette Honorable
Commissioner
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Coffee Break
Expo Hall
Coffee and new mini-presentations in the expo hall.
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Telling Our Story
New words and images to get our messages across.
Mark Sullivan
Director, Communications
Entergy Operations, Inc.
Neal Cohen
Danielle Fuller
Managing Director
Victors & Spoils
Henry DeWolf Smyth Nuclear Statesman Award
An individual will be recognized for outstanding statesmanship.
Andy Klein (Presenter)
President
American Nuclear Society
Closing
NEA Special Event: A Night Under the Big Top
6:30–9:30 p.m.
Marshall’s Outpost and Pavilion
Come one, come all to the very greatest, most spectacular circus show in the universe and beyond!
Step right up to a night of fun, games, food and entertainment. Attire is resort casual.
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Wednesday, May 24
Registration
7–11 a.m.
Hall of State
Breakfast
7–8 a.m.
Expo Hall
Expo Hall Open to Attendees
7–11 a.m.
Shaping Nuclear’s Future
8–11:25 a.m.
Trailblazers Ballroom
Morning Session Chair: John Kotek, Vice President Policy Development and
Public Affairs, Nuclear Energy Institute
Industry Address by Westinghouse
Westinghouse’s role in the nuclear industry, now and in the future, with perspective as
to how restructuring will influence their position within the industry.
José Gutiérrez
Interim President and Chief Executive Officer
Westinghouse Electric Company
Nuclear in the States
Kristine Hartman
Program Manager
National Conference of State Legislatures
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Making Efficiency Work
This session will describe Delivering the Nuclear Promise success to date in advancing
safety, reliability and economic performance.
William Levis
President and Chief Operating Officer
PSEG Power
The Industries of the Future
Alec Ross
Technology Policy Expert, Innovator and Author
Coffee Break
Expo Hall
Coffee and new mini-presentations in the expo hall.
Award: B. Ralph Sylvia Best of the Best Award
One of the TIP winners will be awarded the Best of the Best.
Global Demand for Nuclear Innovation
This panel will discuss the global demand for nuclear infrastructure.
Kenneth Luongo (Facilitator)
President
Partnership for Global Security
Serge Gorlin
Head of Industry Cooperation
World Nuclear Association
Kris Singh
Founder
and
President and Chief Executive Officer
Holtec International
Lee McIntire
Chief Executive Officer
TerraPower
Closing Remarks
Maria G. Korsnick
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