Singapore – U.S. Forum

H.E. Dr Tan See Leng, Minister for Manpower and Minister in Charge of Energy, Science & Technology, Ministry of Trade and Industry, Singapore

H.E. Chris Wright, Secretary of Energy and Vice-Chair of the National Energy Dominance Council, United States of America

Graham Mayer, Chargé d’Affaires, ad interim, and Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. Embassy Singapore

Speaker:

Karine Herviou, Deputy Director General and Head of the Department of Nuclear Safety and Security, IAEA

What does the 123 Agreement mean for exploration of nuclear energy? What are the challenges that countries face in setting up nuclear energy in Southeast Asia?

• Introducing a roadmap towards Nuclear Energy in Southeast Asia. What happens after signing of the 123 Agreement?
• Challenges in building capacity for a nuclear programme in ASEAN. What types of nuclear technology are being used, and what is holding the region back from using it?
• Public Education and Nuclear Research into safe and peaceful uses of nuclear science

Speakers:

• H.E. Felix William B. Fuentebella, Undersecretary of Energy, Republic of the Philippines
• Dato' Ir. Ts. Razib Dawood, Executive Director, ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE)
• Darryl Chan, Director, Energy Technologies Department, Energy Market Authority (EMA)
• Trey Lauderdale, Founder and CEO, Atomic Canyon
• Dr Michael Short, Adjunct Professor, Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology, and Research (A*STAR)

Moderator:

• Ambassador Brian D. McFeeters (ret.), President and CEO, US-ASEAN Business Council

To operate civil nuclear energy, there are many considerations for policymakers to consider. This session will outline considerations for manpower planning, research implications, and insurance. How can local companies get involved in nuclear energy?

• Developing manpower pipelines and training between countries
• Insurance for nuclear energy infrastructure
• Other supporting businesses that support the nuclear industry

Speakers:

• Miriam D'Onofrio, Senior Director, International Market Development and Policy, X-energy
• Dr Jennifer Gordon, Director of the Nuclear Energy Policy Initiative and Daniel B. Poneman chair for nuclear energy policy, Global Energy Center, Atlantic Council
• Marc Nichol, Executive Director, New Nuclear, Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI)
• Kieran Furlong, CEO and Co-Founder, Realta Fusion
• Dr Jess C. Gehin, Associate Laboratory Director – Nuclear Science and Technology, Idaho National Laboratory

Moderator:

• Audrey Tan, Assistant News Editor, The Straits Times

Speaker:

Ambassador Brian D. McFeeters (ret.), President and CEO, US-ASEAN Business Council