Next Generation Nuclear Power

GNI held its second workshop on February 23, 2016 in Washington D.C. to explore Next Generation Nuclear Power: Value and Challenges of Transitioning to Advanced Technologies. More than two dozen experts from around the world gathered to examine the state of advanced reactor technologies and commercial markets and their implications for global security and climate change.

The discussion was organized into four sessions:

Status of Advanced Reactor Development and Deployment
Gary Mays | Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Reactor Technology Development Challenges
Christopher Mowry | General Synfuels International

Advanced Reactor Regulatory Regimes
David Matthews | Nuclear Energy Consultants

Nexus of Safeguards and Security for Advanced Reactors
George Flanagan | Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Robert Bari | Brookhaven National Laboratory

Policy Memo 2

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