The Nuclear Future of the UK

Nuclear energy, SMR, Great British Nuclear, power plants and government plans – the topic of nuclear has been widely discussed in the past 12 months and it is here to stay. Join us at this Design, Simulation and Metrology event to find out why and how the UK is re-engaging with nuclear and what its future looks like.

Speaking on the day we are very pleased to welcome:

• Graham Openshaw (Head of Digital, Assystem)

Assystem is one of the world’s largest independent nuclear engineering consultancies, and his teams are leading the development of digital services supporting a broad client base and their projects in Nuclear new build, new reactor technology, decommissioning, defence, and transport infrastructure. Graham has established Assystem’s digital business in the UK with specialisms in building information modelling and information management, digital project management office, data services, simulation and assessments, digital twin, systems engineering and, more broadly, digital transformation.

• Sean Murphy (Strategic Relationship Manager, Nuclear AMRC)

Sean Murphy joined the Nuclear AMRC as Strategic Relationship Manager in 2020. He has over 20 years' experience in UK manufacturing, mainly in the design and manufacture of heat exchangers and pressure vessels, and has worked in a variety of sales, customer service and business development roles.

• Kevin Ross (Regional Industrial Advisor at Fit for Nuclear - F4N)

Kevin Ross is one of F4N's regional industrial advisors who covers the East Midlands and South Yorkshire area. He visits companies for a detailed assessment, and then he works with each company to create and implement a tailored action plan. Kevin has 30+ years’ experience of engineering, JIT manufacturing @ Toyota, renewables and FMCG, within industries including UK packaging, electronics and timber. In addition, he has M&E experience of working overseas in the construction industry.

• Caroline Longman (Co-Founder, Equilibrion)

Caroline Longman is a Director for a startup company, Equilibrion Limited, a company with the vision to be a catalyst for the development of nuclear energy projects to decarbonise our heat, transport, and industrial sectors. Nuclear energy can decarbonise sectors such as transport, heat and industry through production of mass scale hydrogen, deliver heat to industry and provide the energy source to produce sustainable fuels at scale.

Our expert speakers will share their insights and delve into the latest opportunities and challenges in all parts of the industry, from demand, supply chain and manufacturing digitalisation to recycling, decommissioning and sustainability. With insightful presentations and an interactive panel discussion, this event will offer a 360 view of the nuclear industry in the UK.