NNC2025
New Nuclear Capital
Event Details
New Nuclear Capital
Meeting the Global Surge in 24/7 Energy Demand
A Special Summit Focused on the Financing Opportunities
for Advanced Nuclear Energy Deployment
December 2, 2025 | New York, NY
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET
With networking reception to follow.
Under the auspices of
The U.S. Nuclear Industry Council
OVERVIEW
New Nuclear Capital (NNC2025) is the annual investment forum at the intersection of finance and advanced nuclear. Convened by the U.S. Nuclear Industry Council (USNIC) in New York City on December 2, 2025, it brings investors and lenders together with utilities, data-center leaders, industrial offtakers, reactor developers, EPCs, and U.S. and state agencies to translate surging 24/7-power demand into bankable projects. Through concise keynotes, candid panels, and targeted networking, NNC2025 zeros in on capital structure, revenue contracts, risk allocation, and the public-finance tools that move projects to close—pairing real offtake needs (AI, grid reliability, process heat) with deployable technologies and supply-chain partners. It’s where investors learn why advanced nuclear is investable now—and what to back next.
Why Attend
- Deals + Capital: Investor-grade insights on opportunities, risks, and capital-stack structures—direct from investors, offtakers, and developers.
- Real Demand: AI/data centers, grid-reliability needs, and energy-intensive industry.
- Policy → Projects: Federal & state tools that unlock bankability and speed time to close
- Global Lens: International opportunities, partnerships, and export finance.
Who's in the Room:
- Investors & Lenders: Bank of America, Citi, Deutsche Bank, Guggenheim, C5 Capital, Pelican Energy Partners, Tremblant Capital, FTI Capital Advisors, Cross River Infrastructure Partners
- Utilities & Offtakers: AEP, Energy Northwest, Constellation, New York Power Authority, Southern Company
- Reactor Developers & Tech: NuScale Power, Oklo, GE Vernova, EDF, KHNP, AECL, Lightbridge, CORE POWER, Curio, Terrestrial Energy
More in the room
- EPCs & Engineering: Bechtel & Bechtel Enterprises, Burns & McDonnell (1898 & Co.), Worley, Black & Veatch, Fluor
- Industrial Users: Nucor, LyondellBasell
- Government, Labs & Multilaterals: U.S. DOE (incl. ARPA-E & OCED), U.S. NRC, State Dept., USTDA, Dept. of Commerce, Idaho National Lab, PNNL, The White House, World Bank, METI (Japan), Embassy of Japan, KOTRA
Sponsors & Exhibitors
NNC2025 Anchor Investor Sponsors
NNC2025 Lead Arranger Sponsor
NNC2025 Underwriter Sponsors
NNC2025 Term-Sheet Partners
NNC2025 Supporters
Limited Space Available - Sponsorship opportunities are going quickly!
For information on sponsorship opportunities please contact Caleb Ward at caleb.ward@usnic.org or (202) 270-1690, or click on the button below for our Sponsorship & Showcase prospectus.
Confirmed Speakers to Date
Hon. David A. Wright
Chairman
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Hon. Glenn
Director
Virginia Department of Energy
Jay Yu
Founder, Executive Chairman & President
NANO Nuclear Energy Inc.
Doug Robison
Founder & CEO
Natura Resources
Jay Surina
Managing Director
Pelican Energy Partners
Christo Liebenberg
Co-Founder, President & Chief Technical Advisor
LIS Technologies, Inc.
Simon Irish
CEO
Terrestrial Energy
Seth Grae
Chairman and CEO
Lightbridge
Shawn Matthews
Chairman & CEO
Hondius Capital Management
Ryan Nielson
Director, Investment Banking
Citi
Joseph Gnanapragasam
Director, Investment Banking
BofA Securities, Inc.
Dr. Rick Springman
President of Global Clean Energy Opportunities
Holtec International
Atul Sharma
Vice President, Strategy & Corporate Development
Westinghouse
Phil Cooper
Founder & Managing Partner
Pine Island New Energy
Burke Dempsey
Executive Vice President, Head of Investment Banking & Capital Markets
Wedbush Securities Inc
Hon. John Barsa
Partner
Continental Strategy
Bill Lacivita
Senior Partner
McKinsey & Co
Alberto Martinez
Managing Partner
Continental Strategy
Patrick Leonard
Principal, Energy Strategy
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Edward Stones
Business Vice President, Energy and Climate
Dow
Mike Kramer
Vice President - Data Economy Strategy Constellation
Dinkar Bhatia
EVP and Chief Commercial Officer
X-energy
Roland Backhaus
Senior Counsel - Nuclear Vistra Corp.
Dr. Rian Bahran
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Reactors
U.S. Department of Energy
Dr. Kirsten Cutler
Senior Strategist for Nuclear Energy Innovation
U.S. Department of State
Jonah Ury
Senior Consultant Loan Programs Office U.S. Department of Energy
Paul Murphy
Managing Director
Murphy Energy & Infrastructure Consulting, LLC
April Wade
Executive Director
Virginia Nuclear Energy Consortium
Dr. Keyes Niemer
Senior Vice President,
Global Nuclear
Worley
Grant Grothen
Vice President
Burns & McDonnell Global
Patricia Schouker
Energy Security and Energy Transition Team Leader
British Embassy, Washington
Richard Donohoe
Partner
Elara Nova
Hon. Jeff Merrifield
Former Commissioner, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission; Chairman, USNIC; Partner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, LLP
Cristina Long Paredes
Executive Director
South Carolina NEXUS
Dr. Luis Aguirre-Torres
Director of Financial Planning and Analysis and Financing Solutions
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
Justin Kohley
Senior Clean Energy Finance Manager
New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
Matt Kittell
Director Sustainable Finance
Société Générale
Christopher McKey
Principal
Energy West LLC
Will Fork
Partner - Energy Pillsbury, Winthrop, Shaw Pittman LLC
Todd Abrajano
President & CEO
U.S. Nuclear Industry Council
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Put your brand in front of the investors, lenders, utilities, and offtakers shaping advanced nuclear. Sponsors receive stage visibility, strong brand presence, and early access to the live registration list (opt-in contact details) to drive targeted outreach and meetings. With a high-signal agenda, top-level speakers, and prime networking, NNC2025 is where investors learn why to invest now—and what to back next.
Why sponsor NNC2025
Stage visibility & thought leadership (moderator/presenter opportunities, subject to program fit)
Early access to the live registration list (opt-in contact details for targeted outreach)
Brand presence across pre-event, on-site, and post-event channels
Investor-forward audience access (investors, lenders, utilities, offtakers, developers)
Complimentary registrations included per tier
Availability: Space is limited and prioritized by package level and commitment date. Reserve early to secure prime placement and visibility.
Next steps: View the Sponsorship & Showcase prospectus or contact Caleb Ward at caleb.ward@usnic.org to discuss the right package for your goals.
Hotel & Travel Information
Accommodation
We have secured a limited amount of hotel rooms at the nearby Hilton Garden Inn New York Times Square North for a discounted rate of $479 a night. To book your hotel room at the special rate please click on the “Book Now” button below.
Hilton Garden Inn New York Times Square North
30 W 46th St. New York, New York 10036 USA
+1 646-569-6740
Hotel details
Cancellation Policy
Unfortunately, refunds cannot be provided for cancellations received; however, we would be pleased to accept a substitute. For any registration inquiries, please reach out to Caleb Ward at caleb.ward@usnic.org.New Nuclear Capital
December 2, 2025 | New York, NY
About USNIC
The United States Nuclear Industry Council (USNIC) is the leading U.S. business advocate for advanced nuclear energy and the promotion of the American supply chain globally. USNIC represents over 80 companies engaged in nuclear innovation and supply chain development, including technology developers, manufacturers, construction engineers, key utility movers, and service providers. USNIC’s educational programs, industry insights, and market intelligence brings together bi-partisan Federal and State legislators to create a successful clean energy paradigm that includes nuclear. For more information visit www.usnic.org.