Nuclear energy: new actors, new technologies, and new geopolitics - 2019 Global Energy Forum

The future of nuclear energy is at a crossroads: while several established nuclear-power-producing countries have stalled or are even shrinking their share of nuclear power generation, others have begun to vigorously develop nuclear power capabilities. The UAE, for instance, has shown how countries looking to pursue peaceful nuclear energy can power their growth through low carbon electricity. New technologies show remarkable promise to further advance nuclear power in countries that otherwise might not be able to afford the upfront costs of current generation technology. How can nuclear energy be part of the future energy mix? And how will new nuclear energy technology and new nuclear energy actors impact geopolitics?

Mohamed Al Hammadi, Chief Executive Officer, Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation
Maher Al Odan, Chief Atomic Energy Officer, King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy
Nobuo Tanaka, Chairman, Sasakawa Peace Foundation
The Hon. Ellen Tauscher, former Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security Affairs, US Department of State

Moderated by: David Scott, Founder and President, Investment Diplomacy Group