Conferences and Speeches

American Nuclear Society 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting

Monday, June 14, 2021 {ml-event-to} Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Join the ANS panel discussion on Blind Spots to Implementing Lessons Learned for New Nuclear Construction on Wednesday, June 16 at 4:30 pm. With the recent focus on decarbonizing the power generation industry, there is a renewed interest in the benefits of nuclear power generation and, with that, a focus on ensuring the successful development of new nuclear reactor projects.

During the panel discussion, you will hear about the key lessons learned from a review of successful projects and the foundations for success. The panelists will also discuss the following key blind spots that prevent implementing lessons learned:

  • Inadequate Experience with First-of-a-Kind Large Nuclear Projects
  • Owner Corporate Cultures and Successful Project Mindsets
  • Human Emotions, Personalities, and Leadership
  • Strategic and Tactical Considerations

MODERATOR

Ken Aupperle
Senior Vice President and Practice Lead for Project Management Lessons Learned, Meridian Services Group

PANELISTS

Diane Cameron
Head of the Nuclear Technology Development and Economics Division, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Nuclear Energy Agency

Charlie Hess
Vice President and Practice Lead for SMR/AR Technology Deployment, Meridian Services Group

Shawn Hughes
Project Director, Utah Association of Municipal Power Suppliers on the Idaho National Lab-NuScale carbon free power project

Ryan Lighty
Associate, Morgan Lewis

Teresa Magnus
Principal, Magnus & Company

John Simmons
Director of Operations, Aecon-Wachs