Powering the Surge: Energy Resilience and Nuclear Energy’s Role

The nuclear energy sector is experiencing a dramatic renaissance, with reactor construction accelerating across Asia and nations reviving long-dormant initiatives with new momentum. The emergence of small modular reactors has repositioned nuclear energy not as a relic of the Cold-War era, but as an indispensable pillar of energy security and AI’s exponential energy needs. This resurgence sits on a delicate balance among energy security, energy equity, and environmental sustainability, as organizations pursue an integrated transition in which the ambition for net-zero and self-sufficient energy sources must be weighed against other needs. This session examines nuclear energy's role in energy resilience and the financing needed to power the clean energy investment landscape.