Agenda
November 5-6, 2025
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
This event is in partnership with the State of Indiana and Purdue University College of Engineering.
**Additional speakers and panelists will be announced as the Summit approaches—please check back for updates.**
Wednesday, November 5
| Time | Event/Details |
|---|---|
| 9:30-10:00 AM | Arrival/Registration |
| 10:00-10:20 AM |
Welcome Secretary Suzanne Jaworowski, Indiana Secretary of Energy and Natural Resources Arvind Raman, John A. Edwardson Dean of the College of Engineering; Robert V. Adams Professor in Mechanical Engineering; Professor of Materials Engineering (by Courtesy), Purdue University |
| 10:20-10:30 AM | Special Announcement |
| 10:30-11:00 AM |
Keynote Steve Baker, President and Chief Operation Officer, Indiana Michigan Power |
| 11:00-11:45 AM |
Panel 1 - Powering Processors: Nuclear Solutions for AI’s Energy Demands Moderator: Chris Nolan, Vice President, Nuclear Generation Strategy and Regulatory Engagement, Duke Energy Vibhu Kaushik, Global Head of Energy, Amazon Web Services |
| 12:00-1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:10-1:15 PM | Special Announcement |
| 1:15-1:45 PM |
Keynote Rex Geveden, President and Chief Executive Officer, BWXT |
| 1:45-2:30 PM |
Panel 2 - Powering Deployment: Manufacturing and Supply Chain Readiness Moderator: Secretary Suzanne Jaworowski, Indiana Secretary of Energy and Natural Resources Major General (Ret.) Julie Bentz, , Nuclear Safety, First American Nuclear Jeffrey Miller, Vice President of Business Development, TerraPower Kelly Trice, President of Holtec International Zachary McDaniel, Vice President, North American Fuel, Contracts and Services, Framatome |
| 2:30-2:40 PM | Break |
| 2:40-2:45 PM | Special Announcement |
| 2:45-3:15 PM |
Keynote Chairman David A. Wright, Chairman, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission |
| 3:15-4:00 PM |
Panel 3 - Powering Profits: Building Investor Confidence in Nuclear Deployment Moderator: Rinaldo Hunt, Executive Director for Business Development and Strategic Partnerships, Purdue Applied Research Institute Allen Otto, Managing Director, Power, Energy and Renewables Investment Banking, Guggenheim Securities Michael Woods, President and Managing Member, Woods Capital, LLC |
| 4:00-5:00 PM | Nuclear Engineering Student Poster Session |
| 5:00-6:00 PM |
Fireside Chat Governor Mike Braun, Governor of Indiana President Mung Chiang, President of Purdue University |
| 6:30-7:30 PM | Global Nuclear Energy Economy Summit Mixer |
Thursday, November 6
| Time | Event/Details |
|---|---|
| 8:00-8:30 AM | Continental Breakfast and Registration |
| 8:30-8:45 AM | Welcome |
| 8:45-9:00 AM | Introduction of Facilitated Workshop |
| 9:00 AM-12:00 PM |
Facilitated Workshop: From Vision to Action Day Two shifts from big-picture dialogue to practical execution. Industry, government, utility, and finance leaders will dive into the technical details, align priorities, and define concrete actions to accelerate SMR deployment and solidify Indiana’s role as a Midwest hub for advanced nuclear. |
| 12:00-1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00-4:00 PM | Optional Purdue Research Facility Tours |
| 1:15-1:45 PM |
PUR-1 Nuclear Reactor Tour The Purdue University Reactor Number One (PUR-1) is the first and only nuclear reactor operating in Indiana. It is the first and only US NRC facility to be licensed for a fully digital safety and control system. The primary mission of the facility is to teach and train the next generation of Nuclear Engineers. In addition to its educational uses, the reactor acts as a neutron source for activation analysis to support other departments including engineering, health science, chemistry, pharmacy, agriculture, biology, and nanotechnology. |
| 2:00-2:30 PM |
Wang Hall Research Laboratories Tour Wang Hall houses the research laboratories of the ECE Schweitzer Power and Energy Systems area. This state-of-the-art facility supports the work of faculty in the areas of rotating electric machinery, power magnetics, power electronics, and power systems. Highlights of this tour include the Grainger Energy Conversion and Microgrid laboratory, the Grainger Power Magnetics Fabrication Laboratory, and the Electric Vehicle Systems Laboratory, where you will see an innovative 220-kW three-phase dynamic wireless power transfer system designed for heavy-duty trucks. |
| 2:45-3:15 PM |
Birck Nanotechnology Center Tour Purdue University's Birck Nanotechnology Center, providing a research home to 300+ residents, is a world-class open access research facility. Birck on the leading edge of research into new technologies involving materials and structures at the atomic scale. For nearly two decades, Birck has served as a vital contributor in U.S. advances regarding nanotech. |
| 3:30-4:00 PM |
Bowen Laboratory Tour The Robert L. and Terry L. Bowen Laboratory for Large-Scale Civil Engineering Research provides the space and technical capability needed to investigate the behavior of large structural models and elements subjected to loads representing extreme events, such as earthquakes, blasts, and impact, so that future structures will be designed to better withstand these extreme events. The lab's "strong floor," clear ceiling height of 54 feet, loading apparatus, and advanced instrumentation set a new standard for materials and structures testing. |
| 4:00 PM | Conclusion |