Blog: World Economic Forum and Terra Praxis
On November 7, the World Economic Forum published a new blog Accelerating new nuclear and small modular reactor deployment, authored by Kirsty Gogan, Founding Director and Co-CEO of TerraPraxis, and Kristen Panerali, Head of Clean Power and Electrification at the World Economic Forum. The blog addresses the growing demand for clean energy, fueled by electrification, the adoption of artificial intelligence, and expansion in emerging markets. As countries work to move away from carbon-intensive energy sources like coal, the urgency for advanced clean energy solutions intensifies. It emphasizes a new global framework designed to accelerate the deployment of advanced nuclear technology, aiming to unite stakeholders around key actions for harnessing carbon-free heat and power. Read the blog »
Global Framework Released to Accelerate the Deployment of Advanced Nuclear and SMRs
On November 7, the World Economic Forum, in collaboration with Accenture, Terra Praxis, and other stakeholders across the clean energy ecosystem, has released a framework to accelerate the deployment of advanced nuclear and SMRs to help meet rising global demand for clean energy. The publication A Collaborative Framework for Accelerating Advanced Nuclear and Small Modular Reactor Deployment serves as a tool to align stakeholders on actions within nine priority areas. Read the Press release »
WEF Senior Executive Meeting
On November 7, Kirsty Gogan continued the engagement with WEF at the Senior Executive Meeting: Accelerating Advanced Nuclear. In this meeting, 50 leaders in energy and sustainability discussed strategies and actions to rapidly advance the clean energy transition. Kirsty presented on the panel session 'Accelerating Advance Nuclear' along with Sama Bilbao y Leon, Director General of the World Nuclear Association; and Massimo Marino, Chief Education and Academic Relations Officer at newcleo. Kirsty's remarks addressed the growing demand for clean energy across various industries, including technology and heavy industry. She highlighted the significant value proposition of clean energy solutions, particularly advanced nuclear technologies, in the context of the rapidly changing energy landscape.
WEF Advanced Energy Solutions CEO Meeting
On November 5-6, Kirsty Gogan, Founding Director and Co-CEO of Terra Praxis, participated in the Advanced Energy Solutions CEO Meeting, held by the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Geneva, Switzerland. This meeting convened prominent leaders, including C-suite Executives, Presidents, and Directors. Participants engaged in discussions reflecting on the latest industry trends, establishing collaboration priorities, and exploring strategies to address business case challenges.
Accelerating New Nuclear: Catalysing Advanced Nuclear & SMR Investment
On September 26, Jon-Michael Murray, REPOWER Program Director at the Terra Praxis, participated in the workshop held by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). This workshop convened stakeholders across the nuclear ecosystem to discuss the challenges, opportunities and collaborative pathways for financing new nuclear projects.
World Economic Forum Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development
On April 28-29, Kirsty Gogan joined global leaders at the WEF Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The meeting brought together 700 leaders from all sectors and industries to participate in a comprehensive dialogue on leveraging global cooperation for economic development, promoting a global energy transition that underpins sustainable development and furthering technological advancement, supporting the Forum’s work to shape a more equitable and resilient global economy.
World Economic Forum DeRisking New Nuclear: An Ecosystem Approach
On April 25, the World Economic Forum’s Centre for Energy and Materials convened stakeholders to focus on key priorities to accelerate the deployment of new nuclear energy infrastructure, including SMRs and other advanced nuclear technologies, through demand aggregation and collaboration as strategies to de-risk new development. Kirsty Gogan provided “Firestarter remarks” for an invitation-only roundtable held under Chatham House Rule along with C-suite and other senior experts from across the nuclear ecosystem including large energy consumers, the nuclear supply chain, financiers, and other experts.