AUKUS Forum - Virginia Nuclear Industry Summit

The AUKUS agreement is supercharging a new era for jobs and economic growth across the three regions and opening up new markets for businesses of all sizes.

AUKUS Forum

The AUKUS Forum is driving nuclear industry engagement. Join us in Virginia.

Hampton Roads Alliance

About this eventThe <a href="https://aukusforum.com" title="https://aukusforum.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">AUKUS Forum</a>, in collaboration with Hampton Roads Alliance, invites you to join our forum to learn about new opportunities with the nuclear industry.Virginia Nuclear Industry Summit 2025 — a landmark gathering of leaders shaping the future of nuclear energy across the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom.This Summit will spotlight Virginia’s leadership in the global nuclear sector, bringing together key stakeholders to drive collaboration, investment, and innovation under the AUKUS partnership. The event is powered by the Virginia Nuclear Industry working group, a catalyst for transforming advanced nuclear technologies into real-world solutions.Virginia Nuclear Industry – Powering the Future with Innovation and Collaboration As a key initiative of the AUKUS Forum, Virginia Nuclear Industry is at the forefront of cutting-edge advancements in fusion energy, small modular reactor (SMR) technology, and nuclear workforce development. With deep historical roots—home to the first U.S. nuclear power facility—Virginia continues to lead the way in developing next-generation nuclear solutions with global impact.Summit Themes Include: 🔹 Fusion Energy – Breakthroughs in clean, high-output energy and commercial applications 🔹 SMR Manufacturing – Transitioning submarine-based nuclear technology to scalable civilian energy solutions 🔹 Workforce Development – Building a skilled nuclear workforce for AUKUS nations 🔹 Policy and Regulation – Shaping a cohesive framework for international cooperation 🔹 Supply Chain Integration – Expanding access for SMEs to the AUKUS-aligned nuclear sector 🔹 Community Engagement – Building public trust and ensuring long-term sustainabilityWhy Attend?<ul><li>Connect with leaders in defense, industry, and research</li><li>Learn about opportunities in the AUKUS nuclear supply chain</li><li>Discover how Virginia is becoming a global nuclear innovation hub</li><li>Engage in powerful conversations about the future of energy security and sustainability</li></ul>Who Should Attend: Government officials, industry executives, SMEs, researchers, academics, workforce development professionals, investors, and technology leaders across the AUKUS nations.About the AUKUS Forum: The AUKUS Forum is a not-for-profit platform uniting government, industry, academia, and defense to strengthen national security and unlock economic opportunity through collaboration. The Forum’s Virginia Nuclear Industry working group is committed to accelerating the deployment of advanced nuclear technologies and fostering transnational partnerships.Join us in Virginia to shape the future of clean energy and support a resilient, high-tech future for the AUKUS alliance. <h3>Website</h3><a href="https://aukusforum.com/" title="https://aukusforum.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://aukusforum.com</a>Please Note - No media, no cameras, no mobile phone filming.[0930-1000] Registration[1000-1010] Welcome [10.10-10.20] About AUKUS Forum and Unleashing the Power of AUKUS (Michael Sharpe - CEO, AUKUS Forum)[10.20- 10.40]Hampton Roads Alliance - the leading regional economic development organization for the Hampton Roads region of Virginia. It is a nonprofit, public-private partnership supported and led by the region’s most influential business leaders, local governments, and top academic institutions.[10.40-11.00] Fusion Technology research leader[11.00-11.20] Nuclear propulsion technology research leader[11.20 -11.40] Small modular reactor technologies - panel discussion.[11.50-12.00] Announcements and updates from the floor.Lunch and networkingRegistration &amp; TicketsTickets are free. In-person attendandce only. Lunch is included.Please register using your work email address. Personal email addresses are not accepted, and any registration using personal email addresses will be rejected and cancelled.We reserve the rights to cancel tickets at our discretion. For any cancellation, notification will be provided via email.Registration close on Thursday October 14th, 2025 at 11:59pm. Unfortunately, we cannot accept any registration after this date. If you miss out, consider joining us at our next session.DIRECTIONS1. Go to (Google Maps: https://g)2. From the car park, find the building with a large sign, “.....". The entrance to the building is beside the sign.3. After you enter the building, take the lift to Level 1, where you will check in before being escorted to the Seminar Room.It is recommended that you drive or take an Uber. Contact details - cathy@aukusforum.com

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