binding.energy
International Conference on Nuclear Technologies
On February 19th-20th, 2025 in Aachen, Germany
200+
Participants
20+
Speakers
10+
Exhibitors
The Fusion - Fission Community Event
The binding.energy conference is connecting the fusion and fission communities to network and establish industry contacts. By sharing practical experience in nuclear technology and radiation protection, and presenting new concepts in fusion and fission, the event will provide a platform for both communities to benefit from each other and explore new business opportunities.
"This conference offers an optimal synergy effect between Fission and Fusion through knowledge transfer and networking."
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GET FIRST HAND INFORMATION
Experience inspiring short talks and interactive Q&A sessions to learn about the latest advancements and practical experiences in nuclear fission and fusion technologies.
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FOSTER COLLABORATION & INNOVATION
Seize the unique opportunity to break down barriers between fusion and fission communities, driving innovation and push the boundaries of nuclear science.
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EMPOWER THE NEXT GENERATION
Join the Young Generation Session to discover and be inspired by innovative ideas of future nuclear industry leaders.
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ENJOY A WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE
Discover a unique space where new connections and professional networks thrive, all in a warm and welcoming setting designed for your well-being.
AGENDA
The binding.energy will take place on February 19th-20th, 2025 at the congress center in Aachen. Explore the agenda with speaker photos beside each talk; click on a photo for more details. Please note that [tbd] indicates speakers yet to confirm.
Registration
9:30 AM - Welcome & Opening
TOPIC 1 - INNOVATIONS IN FUSION TECHNOLOGY: PATHWAY TO THE FUTURE
Explore the latest advancements in fusion technology, including magnetic confinement and laser fusion, and their potential to reshape the energy landscape.
Nuclear Fusion with High-power Lasers
Prof. Dr. Markus Roth (CSO) - Focused Energy
Prof. Dr. Markus Roth (CSO)
Commercialization of Fusion Power Plants
Milena Roveda (CEO) - Gauss Fusion
Milena Roveda (CEO)
Steps Required to Transfer Nuclear Fusion to Commercial Application
Prof. Dr. Frank Jenko (Director) – Max-Planck-Institut für Plasmaphysik
Prof. Dr. Frank Jenko (Director)
Panel Discussion
Discussions and Q&A to Session 1 of TOPIC 1
Coffee Break
Company Pitches (3 Pitches)
Pioneering Fusion Technology using Ultrashort-pulse Lasers and Nanostructured Fuels
Dan Gengenbach (Director Operations) – Marvel Fusion
Dan Gengenbach (Director Operations)
A Commercially-viable, Utility-scale Clean Energy System
Megan Wilson (CSO) – General Fusion [tbd]
A Truly Stellar Source of Power – Proxima Fusion´s QI Stellarators
Dr. Francesco Sciortino (CEO) - Proxima Fusion
Dr. Francesco Sciortino (CEO)
Panel Discussion
Discussions and Q&A to Session 2 of TOPIC 1 | End of TOPIC 1
Lunch Break
YOUNG GENERATION PROJECT PITCHES
Students & PhDs as our future professionals are presenting their projects
TOPIC 2 - ADVANCEMENTS IN NUCLEAR FISSION: FROM ESTABLISHED SYSTEMS TO NEXT-GENERATION REACTORS
Delve into the ongoing developments in nuclear fission, including the operational challenges and innovations of Small Modular Reactors and Generation IV reactor systems.
(R)Evolution in Nuclear Energy: Modern Reactor Concepts for a Sustainable Energy Supply
Dr. Martin Pache (Managing Director) – Westinghouse Electric Germany
Dr. Martin Pache (Managing Director)
The IAEA SMR Supporting Programme
Aline Des Cloizeaux (Director) – International Atomic Energy Agency - IAEA
Aline Des Cloizeaux (Director)
The Pathway to Safety and Security in the Nuclear Sector
Dr. Ulla Engelmann (Director) - Joint Research Centre (JRC)
Dr. Ulla Engelmann (Director)
Panel Discussion
Discussions and Q&A to Session 1 of TOPIC 2
Company Pitches (3 Pitches)
Coffee Break
Mass Manufacturing Thorium Reactors
Tobias Ravn Thomsen (Business Development) - Copenhagen Atomics
Tobias Ravn Thompson (Business Development)
Turning Waste into Energy and More with Accelerated Thorium-LFR
Guido Houben (Director Germany) – Transmutex
Guido Houben (Director Germany)
Increasing the Energy Return of Nuclear Power with Novel Reactor Technology
Dr. Götz Ruprecht (CEO) – Dual Fluid Energy
Dr. Götz Ruprecht (CEO)
Panel Discussion
Discussions and Q&A to Session 2 of TOPIC 2 | End of TOPIC 2
CONFERENCE DINNER AT TIVOLI STADIUM
Welcome starts at 6.30 PM | Dinner starts at 7.00 PM
Welcome to Day 2
TOPIC 3 - SYNERGIES AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES BETWEEN FUSION AND FISSION
Discuss the potential for cross-pollination between the fusion and fission sectors, focusing on shared technological challenges, safety protocols, and regulatory environments.
Learning from Nuclear Industry – The View of an OEM
Dr. Thomas Mull (Scientific Advisor) – Framatome
Dr. Thomas Mull (Scientific Advisor)
Navigation through a Regulated Environment
Dr. Anton Anthofer (CEO) - Dornier Hinneburg
Dr. Anton Anthofer (CEO)
AI, Data and Robotics Innovation to Accelerate Deployment on New Nuclear Energy Solutions
Prof. Dr. István Szőke (Deputy Director) – Norwegian Nuclear Research Center
Prof. Dr. István Szőke (Deputy Director)
Panel Discussion
Discussions and Q&A to Session 1 of TOPIC 3
Coffee Break
Company Pitches (3 Pitches)
Roadmap to the Realization of Fusion Energy
Prof. Dr. Radomír Pánek (Chair) – EUROfusion
Prof. Dr. Radomír Pánek (Chair)
Fusion of Regulations or Fission – A Learning Process on Both Sides
Dr. Jens-Uwe Schmollack (Head Nuclear Technology and Radiation Protection) - TÜV Rheinland Industrie Service
Dr. Jens-Uwe Schmollack (Head Nuclear Technology and Radiation Protection)
Technical Regulations for Fusion Plants
Joachim Herb - Gesellschaft für Anlagen- und Reaktorsicherheit (GRS)
Joachim Herb (Expert)
Panel Discussion
Discussions and Q&A to Session 2 of TOPIC 3
Lunch Break
YOUNG GENERATION PROJECT PITCHES
Students & PHDs as our future professionals are presenting their projects
TOPIC 4 - PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS AND INDUSTRY INSIGHTS: SCALING FROM THEORY TO IMPLEMENTATION
Examine the steps required to move nuclear technologies from the research phase to real-world application, including discussions on regulatory frameworks, industry partnerships, and project management best practices.
From Fusion Research to Future Energy Supply: The Path Forward for ITER
Pietro Barabaschi (Director) – ITER Organization [tbd]
Key-Technologies for Fusion Power Plants of the Future
Dr. Yeong-Kook Oh (President) – Korean Institute of Fusion Energy
Dr. Yeong-Kook Oh (President)
Euratom Research & Training Programme and its Support to Nuclear Research
Aymeric de Lhoneux (EURATOM Research) – European Commission
Aymeric de Lhoneux (EURATOM Research)
Panel Discussion
Discussions and Q&A to Session 1 of TOPIC 4
Company Pitches (3 Pitches)
Coffee Break
Advancing Nuclear Innovation Towards a Sustainable Future
Prof. Dr. Peter Baeten (Vice President) - SNETP – Sustainable Nuclear Energy Platform
Prof. Dr. Pete Baeten (President)
MYRRHA – On the Way to an Industrial Scale Accelerator Driven System
Prof. Dr. Hamid Ait Abderrahim (Director) - MYRRHA
Prof. Dr. Hamid Aït Abderrahim (Director)
Investor-view in Early-stage Financing in Nuclear Technology
Dr. Guerric de Combrugghe (Partner) - Nuketech
Dr. Guerric de Combrugghe (Partner)
Panel Discussion
Discussions and Q&A to Session 2 of TOPIC 4
SUMMARY & OUTLOOK
End of the Conference
HIGHLIGHTS
Join the binding.energy conference in Aachen to network with top experts from the fusion and fission communities. Engage with professionals from leading organizations. Expand your contacts and explore new business opportunities in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Impactful Talks
Superb Networking Opportunities
Benefit from the unique format, which emphasizes optimal exchange and networking. Break down barriers between fission and fusion communities, share knowledge, and collaborate on new concepts in both technologies. Together, let’s drive innovation and push the boundaries of nuclear science.
Young Generation Session
Support and engage with emerging talents at the Young Generation Session. This dedicated segment will highlight fresh perspectives and innovative ideas from the next wave of nuclear scientists and engineers. Inspire and be inspired by the future leaders of the industry.
Welcoming Atmosphere
In addition to mental input, you will also receive first-class catering and time to network with like-minded people. The warm and welcoming setting will invite you to thrive new connections and professional networks, all in a pleasant atmosphere at the famous congress center in Aachen.
Hybrid Event
YOUNG GENERATION
Step into the spotlight at the binding.energy conference in Aachen. As a student or PhD, you’ll have the chance to present your project on the main stage, showcasing your work to industry experts. Take this opportunity to connect with professionals, gain valuable exposure, and advance your future career.
Present & Connect
Presentation Award
Introduce your project to the international nuclear community, connect with like-minded peers, learn about latest R&D, and engage with industry professionals. Explore the current labor market and future career perspectives while expanding your network both locally and globally. As a speaker in the Young Generation Session, you can present your project to international nuclear professionals on the main stage and compete for our coveted Young Generation Awards. Download our Guideline for more information and registration instructions.
EXHIBITION
Showcase your company at the binding.energy conference in Aachen. Connect with industry leaders from the fission and fusion sectors. Highlight your innovations, engage with potential clients, and discover new business opportunities in a vibrant and interactive setting.
Elevate Your Brand
Secure your 8 m² booth at the binding.energy to network with industry leaders, showcase innovations, and elevate your brand in the nuclear technology sector. Join us to drive business growth and forge strategic partnerships!
Feel free to download our Sponsor & Exhibitor Guide for detailed options and the registration form.
Exhibitor Options
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Large Booth Area We offer you a booth space of 8m2 including the conference ticket for one of your booth personal, 3-min company pitch on main stage, power supply, free WiFi access, professional photos and impression video for own use (i.e. social media)
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Additional Furniture If you need additional equipment do not hesitate to ask our team. We can equip you with bar tables and chairs, screens, brochure stands and more
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Roll-Up Display Area We have different attractive places for you to put your roll-up or beachflag to get the attention of the audience
Reasons for Sponsorship
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Community Support With your sponsorship you are enabling the exchange of knowledge, fostering professional growth, and driving innovation within the field of fusion and fission, making it a valuable support for our community
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Corporate Design & Branding Showcase your brand to leading professionals and emerging talents in the fission and fusion nuclear industry. Increase visibility and points of contacts to your company
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Promote Enjoyment & Exchange Tasty food and a variety of drinks are a decisive factor at any event, lift the spirits and foster networking opportunities. Participate in the catering and dinner sponsorship option
Media Partnership
“Securing Europe’s future at the Fusion-Fission Community Event binding.energy
This conference will bring together the nuclear community (nuclear fusion and nuclear fission) to network and establish industry contacts. By sharing practical experience …” – ©Wirtschaftszeit
FAQ
Have questions about the binding.energy? Our FAQ section provides detailed answers about participation, exhibitor benefits, sponsorship options, and more. If you have further requests do not hesitate to contact our team.
Participants
The binding.energy Conference is a hybrid event. The content will primarily take place in person in Aachen, but will also be streamed online.
There will be over 20 speakers at the conference.
Registration is via the website, either via a booking form or directly via a registration link. You can register under the “Booking” tab and download the booking form or register directly online. On-site registration is also possible.
The following services are included in the participation fees:
- Participation in the entire event
- Participation in the conference dinner
- Full catering (drinks and lunch)
Yes, there are discount regulations for group registrations. You can find this information under the “Registration” tab. Several people can also simply register using our form.
Aachen offers several nearby hotels of different price categories. Consider arriving a day early to use some hours for a beautiful in-town sightseeing and a punctual attendance at the conference. Please book your accommodation early to ensure availability. Click here for a list of hotels with which we have agreed call-off quotas.
Young Generation
We explicitly support the young generation and offer you as student or PhD student the main stage during special sessions to present your project to experts from the nuclear industry. It is a unique opportunity to exchange ideas and network, both with other students and with the professional world. This often results in unique opportunities and new perspectives, and employment contracts have also been concluded in this way. In addition, you will of course have full access to all areas and services of the event, including catering (with drinks) and dinner at the famous Tivoli Stadium.
Your presence and the exchange with other like-minded members of the nuclear community will actively contribute to the success of the event. In addition, you can submit a short abstract of your current project (Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD thesis) to us. We will then let you know shortly whether your project fits in with the overall concept of the event and, once you have registered, you will have the opportunity to present your work to the experts on our main stage during special sessions together with other students.
Please note that you will be asked to identify yourself as a student or PhD after ordering your ticket, otherwise your purchase will be rejected and you will be offered a standard ticket.
Sponsors & Exhibitors
There will be around a dozen exhibitors, company representatives and representatives of organisations presenting their products and services.
The delivery address is: Eurogress Aachen Monheimsallee 48 52062 Aachen
The exhibitor fees include the stand, stand space, electricity (220 volt connections at each stand) and WLAN. It is also possible to book additional furniture. Stands can be set up the day before, 18 February, from 12 noon until the evening.
Yes, it is possible to sponsor the event. Depending on the size of the company and the available budget, there are various sponsoring options, such as tote bags, lanyards or the lunch with your own logo. If you are interested, please contact us on +49 2465 300 16 15 or by e-mail at info@actimondo.com.
Further Questions?
David Wippler
- +49 2465 300 1615
- david.wippler@actimondo.com
“Having worked in nuclear technology for many years, one recognizes the growing need to finally bring the two nuclear fields of fusion and fission together and discuss the benefits and opportunities of both technologies and to learn from each other. It is obvious that this will create fruitful synergies. This is precisely why binding.energy exists, and we welcome you to join us.”
Dr. John Kettler
Moderator
"There are companies working on fission and there's companies working on fusion. Fusion is further out. I hope that succeeds. I hope that in the long run it is a huge competitor to this TerraPower nuclear fission. Unlike previous reactors, we're not asking the ratepayers in a particular geography to guarantee the costs. So this reactor, all of the costs of building this are with the private company, TerraPower, in which I'm the biggest investor. And for strategic reasons, the U.S. government is helping with the first-of-the-kind costs."
[Source: https://www.npr.org; June 14th 2024]
“I don’t think there is any technical reason why plants built in western Europe or the United States could not be very close to this 3.000 Dollars per installed kilowatt target. But we have to get proficient at it and that means to build plants and making the mistakes and learning the lessons.”
[Source: atomwirtschaft (atw) Volume 66 (2021)]
“Fusion energy is increasingly recognized as a solution for both climate change and energy security. Indeed, the world of fusion energy is complex and demands a thorough understanding of all aspects, from R&D to deployment and commercialization. And while progress has been methodical, it is accelerating as technologies mature.”
[Source: atomwirtschaft (atw) Volume 66 (2021)]
PUBLIC OPINIONS
REGISTRATION
Choose your booking option
Early Bird Ticket
EUR 1,200.00
EUR 800.00
Early Bird Group Ticket
Coming as a group of more than 3? Get 10% off each ticket. Minimum order of 3.
EUR 1,100.00
EUR 720.00
Student Ticket
incl. PhD students
EUR 700.00
EUR 450.00
Online Participation Ticket
With this ticket, you can watch this event live-stream with full access to our virtual platform.
EUR 300.00
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