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SPEAKER BOARD

Our speakers don’t just talk – they shape the future of energy. Meet the minds behind binding.energy 2026, from fusion and fission to policy, research, and industry.
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Dr. Friedbert Pflüger, energy policy expert and Clean Energy Forum Managing Director, speaker at binding.energy nuclear conference
Dr. Friedbert Pflüger
Managing Director
Clean Energy Forum

Day 1 – February 3, 13:40 –14:00

Rethinking the Energy Transition: A Role for Nuclear Power to Meet Climate Targets and Keep Economic Competitiveness

Dr. Friedbert Pflüger, Staatssekretär a.D., is Managing Partner of the Clean Energy Forum (CEF) and Founder & Co‑Managing Director of Pflüger International GmbH. He holds a doctorate in political science, studied in Göttingen, Bonn and at Harvard. A former advisor to President Richard von Weizsäcker and Bundestag member (1990–2006), he served as Chair of the EU Committee, foreign policy spokesman and Parliamentary State Secretary for Defence. Today Pflüger is active in energy policy, including nuclear transition, energy and climate security, promoting dialogue and innovation.

Dr. Cord-Henrich Lefhalm, innovation strategist at RWE Nuclear, speaker at binding.energy international nuclear conference
Dr. Cord-Henrich Lefhalm
Innovation Manager
RWE Nuclear

Day 1 – February 3, 14:00 –14:20

From Phase-Out to Breakthrough: Former NPP Biblis as a Nuclear Innovation Hub

Dr. Cord-Henrich Lefhalm is Managing Director and Nuclear Innovation Strategist at RWE Nuclear GmbH. With a background in physics and engineering, he brings over 20 years of experience in international nuclear energy development, regulatory transformation, and strategic oversight of multi-billion-euro decommissioning programs. Since 2025, he has led a Task Force focused on repurposing RWE’s decommissioned nuclear sites and redeploying skilled staff. At Biblis, he is advancing a fusion research campus with Focused Energy, aiming to deliver the first fusion power by 2035.

Franklin Servan-Schreiber, CEO of Transmutex, speaker at binding.energy conference on advanced nuclear waste transmutation and ADS systems
Franklin Servan-Schreiber
CEO
Transmutex

Day 1 – February 3, 14:20 –14:40

European Innovation for a Global Challenge: Transmutex and the ADS Revolution

Franklin Servan-Schreiber from Transmutex SA is Co-founder and CEO of the Swiss company developing accelerator-driven nuclear technology that transmutes high-level waste, reducing its lifespan from a million years to under a thousand. He holds degrees in electrical engineering and comparative history from Carnegie Mellon University and brings over 20 years of international leadership experience, including roles at the World Economic Forum and International Olympic Committee. His work supports a safer, proliferation-resistant path to clean energy and global climate targets.

Dr. Jörg Harren, Managing Director of Urenco Germany, expert on uranium enrichment and HALEU fuels at binding.energy International Nuclear Technologies Conference
Dr. Jörg Harren
Managing Director
Urenco Germany

Day 1 – February 3, 16:10 –16:30

Advanced Nuclear Fuels for Next-Generation Reactors: Urenco’s Role in HALEU and Beyond

Dr. Jörg Harren is Managing Director of Urenco Deutschland, overseeing the uranium enrichment facility in Gronau that supplies low-carbon fuel globally using advanced centrifuge technology. With over 25 years in the chemical and energy industry, including more than 15 years in senior executive roles, he has coordinated billion-euro investments and led R&D, process technology, and strategic initiatives. Joining Urenco from Evonik, where he managed one of Europe’s largest chemical sites at Marl, Harren steers Germany’s only uranium enrichment plant toward innovation in SMRs. At Urenco, he plays a key role in advancing nuclear innovation.

Dr. Tommi Nyman, CEO of Steady Energy, specialist in modular SMRs for district heating, speaker at binding.energy International Nuclear Technologies Conference
Tommi Nyman
CEO
Steady Energy

Day 2 – February 4, 09:30 –09:50

Decarbonizing District Heating: Finland’s LDR-50 SMR Approach

Tommi Nyman from Steady Energy is Co-Founder and CEO of the Finnish company developing small modular reactors for low-temperature heat production. With an M.Sc. in nuclear engineering from Aalto University, he began his career at CERN before joining Teollisuuden Voima Oy, where he held senior roles, including Head of Engineering Operations for the Olkiluoto 3 reactor. He later served as Vice President of Nuclear Energy at VTT, leading major fission R&D initiatives. Today, he drives innovation in modular nuclear heat, focusing on scalable and safe energy solutions for industry and climate goals.
Chirayu Batra, nuclear venture capital expert and SMR strategist at 92 Capital, speaker at binding.energy conference on next-generation nuclear innovation
Chirayu Batra
Partner
92 Capital

Day 2 – February 4, 09:50 –10:10

From Risk to Impact: The VC Case for Next-Gen Nuclear

Chirayu Batra is Partner at 92 Capital – Nuclear Fund and a globally recognized specialist in advanced reactor engineering and SMR strategy. With over a decade of experience, he previously served as Chief Technology Officer at TerraPraxis and LucidCatalyst, focusing on large-scale deployment of advanced nuclear energy. At the IAEA, he was the first Scientific Secretary for the SMR platform, coordinating global SMR strategy and creating the SCORPION information portal. He holds advanced degrees in Nuclear Engineering and Reactor Physics and brings deep expertise in design, safety, neutronics, and international nuclear policy.
Diane Cameron, expert in nuclear technology and SMR strategy at OECD NEA, speaker at binding.energy conference on nuclear innovation in Europe
Diane Cameron

Head of the Nuclear Technology

OECD Nuclear Energy Agency

Day 2 – February 4, 11:00 –11:20

Tracking Global SMR Progress: Insights from the NEA SMR Dashboard and Implications for Europe’s Nuclear Future

Diane Cameron is Head of Nuclear Technology Development and Economics at the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA), where she leads a team advancing authoritative analysis on nuclear fission and fusion technologies, economics, financing, and fuel cycle innovation. She holds a Master’s in Technology Policy from MIT and a Bachelor’s in Systems Engineering from the University of Waterloo. With extensive experience in the Canadian government as Director of Nuclear Energy and trade negotiator, she focuses on enabling cost-effective, sustainable nuclear energy transitions worldwide.
Portrait of Dr. Christophe Bruggeman, Deputy Director-General at SCK CEN and key figure at SNETP, expert on SMRs, Gen IV reactors and radioactive waste strategies
Dr. Christophe Bruggeman

Deputy Director General

SCK CEN & SNETP

Day 2 – February 4, 11:20 –11:40

Charting Europe‘s Nuclear Innovation Path: SNETP‘s Role in Advancing SMRs and Gen IV Systems

Dr. Christophe Bruggemann is Deputy Director-General of the Belgian Nuclear Research Center, SCK CEN, leading strategic projects in nuclear medicine, waste management, and advanced reactor systems like MYRRHA and SMRs. A Mining Engineer with a PhD in Bio-Engineering Science, he has held key roles in radioactive waste management, decommissioning, and European nuclear research programs. He chairs the OECD NEA Focus Group on the Back-End of Advanced Reactors and was the first chair of EURADScience. He also teaches nuclear fuel cycle management and contributes to international nuclear research.
Portrait of Milena Roveda, Chair of the European Fusion Association and CEO of Gauss Fusion, advancing Europe’s fusion industry at binding.energy conference
Milena Roweda

Chair

European Fusion Association

Day 2 – February 4, 14:00 –14:20

From Vision to Power: Advancing Europe’s Fusion Industry Towards Commercialization

Milena Roveda has been Chair of the European Fusion Association (EFA) since October 2024, leading the Brussels-based alliance of European companies accelerating fusion energy’s transition from lab to grid. She is also CEO of Gauss Fusion, a leading commercial fusion venture advancing fusion technology toward practical, scalable energy solutions. With over 30 years’ experience, including C-suite roles, Milena brings expertise in finance and strategic alignment from Bayer, Thyssenkrupp, and major investment firms. She champions fusion as a key driver of Europe’s industrial renaissance and clean energy future, fostering collaboration across the fusion value chain to accelerate innovation.
Portrait of Prof. Dr. Satoshi Konishi, CEO of Kyoto Fusioneering and Chair of Japan Fusion Energy Council, expert in tritium systems and fusion industrialization
Prof. Dr. Satoshi Konishi

Chair

Japan Fusion Energy Council

Day 2 – February 4, 14:20 –14:40

Driving Fusion Forward: Japan’s Strategy for Industrializing Fusion Energy

Dr. Satoshi Konishi is Co-Founder, CEO, and Chief Fusioneer of Kyoto Fusioneering, leading groundbreaking efforts to commercialize fusion energy since 2019. With over 40 years of experience in fusion science and engineering, he has made pioneering contributions in tritium fuel recovery, fusion reactor design, and safety, holding more than 250 publications and 40 patents. A professor at Kyoto University, he has played key roles in ITER and advanced breeder blanket technology. His visionary leadership drives innovation in fuel cycle systems and fusion commercialization.
Portrait of Dr. Alain Bécoulet, Deputy Director at ITER Organization and fusion engineering expert, speaking at binding.energy conference on ITER's role in the fusion ecosystem
Dr. Alain Becoulet

Deputy Director

ITER Organisation

Day 2 – February 4, 14:40 –15:00

ITER and the Fusion Industry Ecosystem – Infrastructure, Collaboration and Commercial Perspectives

Dr. Alain Bécoulet from the ITER Organization, recently appointed Head of the Engineering Domain, is a theoretical physicist deeply engaged in practical applications. With decades of experience, including leading France’s Institute for Magnetic Fusion Research (IRFM) and overseeing the transformation of Tore Supra into WEST to support ITER, Bécoulet blends theory, engineering, and project management. He sees ITER as a unique societal adventure, leveraging his expertise to advance fusion energy development and ITER’s mission-critical challenges.

Portrait of Prof. Dr. Markus Roth, laser and plasma physicist, CSO of Focused Energy, speaking at binding.energy about building the first laser fusion power plant
Prof. Markus Roth

CSO

Focused Energy

Day 2 – February 4, 15:40 –16:00

From Concept to Reality: Building the World’s First Laser Fusion Power Plant

Prof. Dr. Markus Roth from Focused Energy has been a professor at TU Darmstadt since 2003, specializing in laser and plasma physics with a career spanning three decades in laser plasma interaction, ultra-intense lasers, and fusion. As a former postdoctoral researcher at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and recipient of the prestigious Rosen Scholar award from Los Alamos National Laboratory, he is also an APS fellow. Additionally, he is the founder and Chief Science Officer of Focused Energy Inc.

Profile image of Dr. Anton Anthofer, nuclear technology expert and managing director at Dornier Hinneburg, speaker at binding.energy on operational experience and innovation in nuclear waste management
Dr. Anton Anthofer

Managing Director

Dornier Hinneburg

Day 3 – February 5, 10:30 –10:50

From Experience to Enablement: Bridging Operational Insights and Future Nuclear Innovation

Dr. Anton Anthofer from Dornier Hinneburg is an expert in integrated waste management planning for nuclear facilities. Since 2017, he has led the establishment of the Nuclear Services business segment at VPC in Dresden, addressing the high demand for comprehensive nuclear waste management in Germany. Prior to VPC, he worked in waste management at EWN. Dr. Anthofer holds a doctorate in nuclear energy technology and thermal engineering from the Technical University of Dresden.

Speaker profile photo of Dr. Mehmet Kadiroğlu from TÜV NORD EnSys, expert in reactor safety, criticality analysis and spent fuel utilization, featured at binding.energy nuclear conference
Dr. Mehmet Kadiroğlu

Technical Expert

TÜV Nord EnSys

Day 3 – February 5, 10:50 –11:10

A View at Modern Reactor Technologies: High-level Radioactive Waste Reduction and LWR-fuel utilization

Dr. Mehmet Kadiroglu from TÜV NORD EnSys GmbH & Co. KG is a technical expert with 15 years of experience in reactor technologies and nuclear safety. His specialties include characterizing mid- and high-level radioactive waste, conducting criticality safety analyses, and reactor physics of light-water reactors. He contributes to a national working group of the Fachverband für Strahlenschutz on activation calculations for reactor components, and has participated in concept studies to improve spent fuel utilization through transmutation using new reactor concepts.

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TÜV SÜD expert Christoph Gatzen showcasing nuclear digitalisation solutions for fusion and fission at the binding.energy B2B conference in Germany
Participant explores virtual reality nuclear training developed with industry by TU Dresden at the binding.energy exhibition while others engage in expert discussions on fusion and fission
Entrance to the binding.energy nuclear industry conference at Eurogress Aachen with Tivoli stadium nearby, hosting the business networking dinner
PhD student and nuclear expert engaged in a technical discussion in the lobby of the binding.energy nuclear conference in Aachen
Audience member asks a question during the panel on synergies and learning between fusion and fission at the binding.energy nuclear conference
Warm and diverse conference dinner buffet served at the binding.energy nuclear event, offering quality catering for business networking and informal exchange
IAEA Director Aline Des Cloizeaux and other nuclear experts taking notes during a presentation at the binding.energy fusion and fission conference in Aachen
Modern interior design of the Eurogress Aachen venue during the binding.energy nuclear industry conference, featuring elegant architecture and natural lighting
Fusion experts Markus Roth, Richard Kembleton, and Frank Jenko in discussion with moderator John Kettler on the main stage at the binding.energy panel on innovations in fusion technology
Experts and participants networking with finger food at the binding.energy exhibition, building new industry collaborations among fusion companies like ITER, Bilfinger, Dornier Hinneburg, and digiLab
Group photo of young nuclear students and PhD candidates with binding.energy conference founder Dr. John Kettler, promoting the next generation in the fusion and fission sector
Dornier Hinneburg Managing Director Dr. Goswin Schreck in discussion with interested participants at the company booth during the binding.energy fusion and fission conference
Alpha Ring expert shares a lighthearted anecdote during the company pitch on stage at binding.energy, highlighting the mission to deliver clean and accessible fusion energy with FusioNow™ technology
International nuclear experts attentively follow a presentation during a conference session at binding.energy, held in the modern conference rooms of Eurogress Aachen
Scenic view from the stands into Aachen’s iconic Tivoli soccer stadium — one of the unique side experiences offered to binding.energy participants during the conference
Relaxed networking evening with participants, speakers, and experts bridging fission and fusion after day one of the binding.energy conference in a modern restaurant and bar atmosphere
Dr. Bálint Batki from the Norwegian Nuclear Research Center presents on AI, data, and robotics to accelerate nuclear deployment during the fusion–fission synergy session at the binding.energy conference
Two conference participants in a warm and focused exchange during a break at binding.energy — exploring opportunities for collaboration in the fusion and fission sector
Participants take focused notes during the second session of the binding.energy conference on advancements in nuclear fission — from current systems to next-generation reactor technologies
Young nuclear expert from ITER explains the organization’s fusion energy mission to students during the binding.energy conference, inspiring the next generation of fusion professionals
Conference initiator and moderator Dr. John Kettler welcomes participants to binding.energy, launching the international platform that bridges fusion and fission for collaboration in nuclear technology transfer, regulation, and radiation protection
Evening ambiance at binding.energy with elegant lighting, modern white furniture, warm color accents, and stylish floral decor — creating a relaxed networking atmosphere for participants
Two nuclear experts in formal attire engaged in conversation at the binding.energy exhibition hall; one facing the camera with white beard and glasses, the other holding documents — reflecting the professional tone of the conference
Urenco Germany Managing Director Dr. Jörg Harren visible among exhibitors like Framatome and JEN in the busy binding.energy exhibition hall, following his talk on advanced nuclear fuels and HALEU for next-generation reactors
Impressive night view of the Tivoli Aachen entrance with illuminated glass facade and glowing yellow roof — a signature location for the binding.energy evening program
Alpha Ring presents a sponsor pitch on the main stage at binding.energy, sharing their vision for clean and accessible fusion energy during a dedicated slot between expert sessions
Binding.energy International Conference on Nuclear Technologies banner displayed above the entrance of Eurogress Aachen, welcoming participants to the event
Dr. Angelgiorgio Iorizzo of the European Commission delivers a talk on the Euratom Research and Training Programme while moderator Dr. John Kettler listens attentively on the main stage at binding.energy
Amanda Niedfeldt, Head of Business Development at digiLab, engages in friendly discussion with interested participants at the binding.energy exhibitor booth, presenting AI-driven solutions for complex engineering challenges in safety-critical sectors
Panel discussion at binding.energy on scaling nuclear technologies to implementation, with Dr. Christoph Bruggman (SCK CEN) addressing the moderator, Prof. Hamid Ait Abderrahim (MYRRHA) in side view, and Giuseppe Sangiovanni (Exergon) partly visible in the background
Fusion leaders Dr. Yeong-Kook Oh (Korean Institute of Fusion Energy) and Dr. Alain Becoulet (ITER) engage in discussion on the main stage at binding.energy, exploring how to scale nuclear technologies from research to real-world implementation
Engaged audience listening attentively to expert talks on topics such as fusion-fission synergies, digitalisation in nuclear, HALEU fuels, and AI-driven innovation at the binding.energy conference
All invited binding.energy participants gathered in the main dining hall of Tivoli Stadium for a relaxed evening dinner — enjoying conversation, good food, and a warm atmosphere after a day of expert exchange
Dr. Meritxell Martell (GMF) appears via live video on the main screen at binding.energy to speak on community engagement in new nuclear technologies, alongside Dr. Duarte Borba (EUROfusion), Dr. Jens-Uwe Schmollack (TÜV Rheinland), and moderator on stage
The modern white booth of Dornier Hinneburg at the binding.energy exhibition, with a stand representative in professional exchange with a participant in the brightly lit, architecturally refined exhibition hall
Elegant bar area at the binding.energy event venue with soft pink lighting, white-upholstered seating, and illuminated glassware — creating an inviting atmosphere for cocktails and quiet conversation
Quiet retreat space at the binding.energy conference venue with elegant black leather chairs, red carpeting, and tiled floors — ideal for focused laptop work or professional reading in a calm setting
Dr. Alain Bécoulet, Deputy Director at ITER Organization, presents on the future of fusion energy at binding.energy, pointing to a slide of the ITER main building with international flags while speaking on the main stage before a focused audience
Tivoli Aachen entrance at night, showcasing illuminated yellow roof and modern glass facade, reflecting binding.energy’s blend of architectural elegance and dynamic conference environment
Moderator Dr. John Kettler engaging the audience on stage at binding.energy, combining his nuclear science expertise with two decades of experience in the nuclear industry and event leadership
Dr. John Kettler, moderator of binding.energy and nuclear expert, shares a relaxed and engaged conversation with a participant during a coffee break — illustrating his commitment to connecting people across the nuclear industry
The organizing team of binding.energy poses on the main stage in front of the official conference banner and sponsor logos — representing the dedicated people who brought the international fusion and fission event to life
Tobias Ravn Thomsen from Copenhagen Atomics delivering a captivating talk on mass manufacturing thorium reactors during binding.energy, photographed through a microphone silhouette with the conference logo clearly visible at the speaker’s podium
Bright lounge area of the Tivoli stadium in Aachen with white tables and chairs illuminated by daylight through the glass façade — set for the binding.energy conference dinner
Female nuclear expert in the audience of binding.energy passionately asks a question during the panel on fusion technology innovations, highlighting active engagement and diversity in the field
Torsten Pfalz, Segment Manager for Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection at TÜV Rheinland, smiles in conversation with a colleague in the bright conference lobby at binding.energy
Prepared snacks and drinks set up in the foyer at binding.energy, ready to welcome participants during a short networking break after the auditorium sessions
Main stage of binding.energy captured from the audience view during the opening of the session "Fusion driven by industry", featuring the European Fusion Association with moderator Dr. John Kettler introducing the panel
Dr. Christian Ruff, Project Manager Nuclear Technology at Bilfinger SE, in an engaged discussion with a participant at the sponsor’s booth during binding.energy
Binding.energy participants are welcomed with warm food and cold drinks at the Tivoli stadium, featuring a grill stand, drink station, and decorated tables on the pitch, with a view of the stadium stands in the background
Dr. Martin Pache, Managing Director at Westinghouse Germany, presents his visionary talk "(R)Evolution in Nuclear Energy" on advanced nuclear reactor concepts during binding.energy’s fission session
Evening networking atmosphere at binding.energy in the iconic Tivoli Stadium bar, with fusion and fission experts, speakers, and participants gathered in lively conversation under futuristic blue lighting
Participants at binding.energy nuclear conference exchanging ideas during a coffee break between fusion and fission presentations, gathered in small groups at standing tables with drinks and snacks
Dr. Alain Bécoulet (ITER Organization) and Dr. Yeong-Kook Oh (Korea Institute of Fusion Energy) in expert panel discussion on fusion technology at binding.energy International Conference, with moderator and conference banner on main stage
Close-up of speaker podium with binding.energy International Conference on Nuclear Technologies banner at the main stage
Nuclear expert Guido Houben from Transmutex in professional exchange with two other industry leaders during the binding.energy conference
Fusion experts Prof. Dr. Markus Roth (Focused Energy), Richard Kembleton (Gauss Fusion), and Prof. Dr. Frank Jenko (Max-Planck-Institut für Plasmaphysik) in high-level panel discussion at binding.energy conference on fusion technology innovations
Felix Moellerke and Dr. Thomas Mull from ANF Framatome GmbH present the nuclear e-learning platform competence-hub at their exhibition booth during binding.energy
Participants of the binding.energy conference engage in dynamic networking and partnership discussions in the exhibition area
Young international nuclear expert in suit engages in the binding.energy conference by asking a pointed question on fusion-fission synergies during Topic 3 discussion
Richard Kembleton (Gauss Fusion) smiling during fusion technology panel at binding.energy, alongside Prof. Dr. Markus Roth and Prof. Dr. Frank Jenko
Dr. Jörg Kaulard, Managing Director of Brenk Systemplanung, presenting his company during a sponsor pitch on the main stage at binding.energy nuclear technologies conference