Perspectives of nuclear energy development
International conference, May 14, 2026
Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Plytines str 25, Vilnius, Lithuania
Participation in the conference is free, but registration is required
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Program
Note that times are in Eastern European Summer Time (EEST)
| 09:00 | 10:00 | Registration, coffee |
| 10:00 | 10:30 | Conference opening |
| 10:30 | 11:00 | A new nuclear renaissance in Europe: relevant policy changes and main technology trends, online, Stefano Monti, Italian Nuclear Association |
| 11:00 | 11:30 | What works and what doesn't in nuclear deployment: lessons from Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, Kalev Kallemets, Fermi Energia, Estonia |
| 11:30 | 12:00 | Coffee break |
| 12:00 | 12:30 | Development of a Global Training Program for BWRX-300 Technology, Martin Mansfeld, Antanas Romas, KSU Vattenfall, Sweden |
| 12:30 | 13:00 | Nuclear for heating cities: Developments in Finland, Kristjan Mihhels, Steady Energy, Finnland |
| 13:00 | 13:30 | From Feasibility to Deployment: Implementing Nuclear Projects through International Collaboration, Ricardo Moreno, Empresarios Agrupados (GHESA), Spain |
| 13:30 | 14:30 | Lunch |
| 14:30 | 15:00 | Update of the French civil nuclear policy, Nicolas Devictor, French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission |
| 15:00 | 15:30 | Polish Nuclear Power Program, online, Pawel Gajda, Polish Ministry of Energy |
| 15:30 | 16:15 | Introduction to Westinghouse's AP technology, deployment and supply opportunities, Ruben Bravo, Westinghouse |
| 16:15 | 16:45 | Lithuania's involvement in European nuclear energy research, Algirdas Kaliatka, Lithuanian Energy Institute |
| 16:45 | Conference closing |
Speakers
Paweł Gajda
Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering, M.Ing. in Advanced Energy Technologies, Director of the Nuclear Energy Department
Paweł Gajda is a recognized expert in the field of nuclear energy, a lecturer at the AGH University of Science and Technology in Kraków, vice president of the European Nuclear Society and president of the Polish Nuclear Society.
Scientifically, he focuses on reactor physics, new generation reactor technologies, and the role of nuclear energy in low-emission energy systems. He is a board member of the Sustainable Energy Institute foundation, within which he leads projects related to education and popularization of knowledge, including a program of energy lessons for schools.
Kalev Kallemets
Ph.D. in energy economics, co-founder and CEO of Fermi Energia.
He has been working in private and public sector in Estonian private energy company, Ministry of Economic Affairs as deputy director of Geological Survey of Estonia and as Member of Parliament of Estonia. Is author of several publications regarding to energy production and economy.
Nicolas Devictor
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Adviser at French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission
After studies in applied mathematics, Nicolas worked until 2010 in the fields of design and safety analysis of nuclear reactors. From 2010 to 2019, he has been involved in the management of the ASTRID program, a French demonstration reactor for Sodium-cooled Fast Reactors. Nicolas became Head of the Reactor Studies Department at CEA until August 2023. This department is in charge to operate experimental reactors and to perform conceptual design studies of nuclear reactors for different applications for the decarbonation of the industry.
From September 2023, Nicolas has been appointed as Nuclear Advisor at the Embassy of France based in London.
Martin Mansfeld
Senior Project Manager, KSU Vattenfall, Sweden
With more than 30 years of experience in the nuclear industry and an extensive background in design, implementation, and oversight of training programs for nuclear power plant personnel.
Experience in the utilization and management of training facilities across a wide range of training environments, including full-scope and partial-scope simulators, classroom-based facilities, on-the-job training settings, and mock-ups of plant systems and control rooms.
Antanas Romas
Lic. Eng. in Nuclear Power Safety, Senior Simulation Specialist, KSU Vattenfall, Sweden
Antanas is a senior Nuclear and Simulation Engineer with more than 25 years of experience in the nuclear industry. His expertise includes nuclear reactor modeling for the Swedish full-scope simulator fleet and international simulator projects, severe accident modeling, reactor safety, model-based analysis of complex technical systems, and advanced technical training.
A former researcher at KTH, he has held specialist roles at GSE Systems, LearningWell, and ES-konsult, and has contributed to full-scope simulator development and technical training in Sweden and internationally. He is also the founder of Antranova Engineering AB, providing engineering analysis and model-based decision support.
Kristjan Mihhels
MSc in Industrial Engineering & Management, BSc in Engineering. Business Development & Strategy analyst at Steady Energy, Finnland
Kristjan works in business development of energy and space technology sectors at Aurora Propulsion Technologies and Steady Energy. He focuses on energy systems and nuclear energy applications. His master's thesis examined use of small modular reactors in district heating.
Ricardo Moreno Escudero
Industrial Engeneer, MBA. Ricardo is energy executive with 30 years of experience across nuclear, combined cycles, hydro, cogeneration, and refineries, from construction to operation. He manages business development with internal and external stakeholders in complex, high-pressure, builds and leads multicultural teams. He pioneered nuclear industry digitalization with GEH Extended Reality Solutions Platform for learning and engineering.
Stefano Monti
Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering, President of the Italian Nuclear Association, Director of Research at ENEA
Stefano is President of the Italian Nuclear Association and Director of Research at ENEA, the Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development.
He previously served as Head of the Nuclear Power Technology Development Section at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and has held leadership roles at European Nuclear Society (ENEA), SIET, and the Italian Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN).
He participates in multiple international nuclear committees, including the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency, the European Sustainable Nuclear Energy Technology Platform (SNETP), and the IAEA Technical Working Group on Fast Reactors.
Ruben Bravo
BS in Aerospace Engineering, Sr. Manager for Westinghouse APX Supply Chain, EMEA Projects
Ruben is aerospace Engineer with 26 years of experience leading high‑technology projects in the nuclear energy and defense sectors. Senior leader with strong expertise in APX supply chain, program and project management, and international business development. Proven communicator and team leader, highly results‑oriented, with extensive experience in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments. Focused on driving strategic international projects and market growth.
Algirdas Kaliatka
Dr. Habil., PhD in Thermal Physics, Professor at Kaunas University of Technology, Chief Researcher at Lithuanian Energy Institute
Algirdas Kaliatka is Chief Researcher and Deputy Head of the Laboratory of Nuclear Installation Safety at the Lithuanian Energy Institute, and Professor at Kaunas University of Technology.
Algirdas has worked at the institute since 1984. His work focuses on nuclear installation safety and accident analysis in nuclear power plants, with over 20 years of experience in licensing projects and more than 10 years in national and international nuclear safety projects. He has authored more than 100 scientific publications and co-authored three monographs.
Moderator
Osvaldas Ciuksys
Osvaldas serves as President of the Lithuanian Nuclear Energy Association, leading a non-governmental organization that unites professionals and companies from the Lithuanian nuclear sector.
Has over 15 years of experience in the nuclear industry, working on engineering, operation, maintenance, and management of nuclear power plants and nuclear installations. His work includes the development and delivery of complex technical solutions, with a focus on small modular reactors (SMR).
His work focuses on the role of nuclear energy in clean energy systems, innovation, and sustainability.
Location
Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Faculty of Electronics
25, Plytinės g., building P2, hall 153
Organizers
Contacts
- Conference coordinator: Osvaldas Ciuksys, e-mail: sadlavso@hotmail.com
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