The 50th JAIF ANNUAL CONFERENCE
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* Japanese-English simultaneous interpretation available in all sessions
(Tue)
Opening Session
JAIF Chairmanʼs Address
Takashi Imai Chairman, Japan Atomic Industrial Forum, Inc. (JAIF)
Remarks
Toshinao Nakagawa Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry
Special Presentations
Yukiya Amano Director General, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)"The Peaceful Use of Nuclear Technology and the Role of the IAEA"
Satoru Katsuno Chairman, Federation of Electric Power Companies of Japan (FEPC)"Future Perspective of Nuclear Utilization as Electric Utilities Industry"
Jitsuro Terashima Chairman, Japan Research Institute (JRI)"Japanʼs Energy Strategies and Nuclear ‒ from the perspective of world geo-politics"
Daniel S. Lipman Vice President, Suppliers, New Reactors & International Programs, Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI), U.S."American Nuclear Energy ‒ Meeting Todayʼs Challenges, Seizing Opportunities for the Future"
Session 1
"Roles of Nuclear Energy ‒ Past, Present and Future"
Issues facing the nations and people of the world have changed significantly over the last fifty years. In this session, panelists from U.S. and Japan will look back on the history of the issues such as energy security, economic growth and climate change, and will discuss the roles nuclear energy can play in resolving some of the issues we currently face, as well as those we may expect in the future, adopting a perspective of the importance of U.S.-Japan cooperation.
Moderator
Junichi Taki Senior Writer, Nikkei Inc.
Panelists
Daniel B. Poneman Former Deputy Secretary of Energy, U.S., President and CEO, Centrus Energy Corp.“The United States and Japan: An Enduring Partnership"
Kuni Miyake Research Director, The Canon Institute for Global Studies (CIGS)"Energy Geopolitics and Japanʼs Security"
Ken Koyama Managing Director, Chief Economist, Strategy Research Unit, The Institute of Energy and Economics, Japan (IEEJ)"3E Challenges in Asia and the Role of Nuclear Power"
Session 2
"State of Fukushima and Efforts Toward Restoration"
This session will explain the current situation in Fukushima six years after the accident and the state of decommissioning at the Fukushima Daiichi NPS. After hearing about local activities dealing with the effects of the accident, participants may have suggestions on what the nuclear industry might further do toward Fukushima restoration.
Moderator
Junko Hamanaka Fukushima Television Broadcasting, Co., Ltd.
Presentations
Naohiro Masuda Managing Executive Officer and Chief Decommissioning Officer, President of Fukushima Daiichi Decontamination and Decommissioning Engineering Company, Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. (TEPCO HD)"Current Status and Challenges at Fukushima Daiichi Decontamination and Decommissioning
Hokuto Hoshi, M.D Chairman and Managing Director, Hoshi General Hospital Foundation"Six Years of Experience with the Health Management Survey of Citizens in Fukushima Prefecture"
William D.Y. McMichael Deputy Director, International Center, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Fukushima University"FUKUSHIMA as Seen from the World"
Reception
(Wed)
Session 3
"Global Trends and Expectations of Japan"
During the past 50 years, more than 30 countries applied themselves to nuclear generation, accounting for a double-digit percentage of total electricity generation. We will hear in this session from some of them, including countries planning nuclear new build, and we will endeavor to develop suggestions for Japan and for meeting the expectations others have of Japan.
Moderator
Maki Kunimatsu Chief Analyst, Mitsubishi UFJ Research and Consulting Co., Ltd.
Presentations
Agneta Rising Director General, World Nuclear Association (WNA)"Harmony: Japan’s Role in Achieving a Global Nuclear Industry Goal"
Satish Kumar Sharma CMD, Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL)"Development of Nuclear Energy in India － Present and near Future"
Lenka Kovačovská Deputy Minister, Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic"The Czech National Action Plan for Development of the Nuclear Sector in the Czech Republic and its Implementation"
Alejandro Huerta Deputy Director General for Nuclear Policy, Ministry of Energy of Mexico (SENER)"Overview of Nuclear Power Programme in Mexico"
Phumzile Tshelane CEO, South African Nuclear Energy Corporation SOC Limited （NECSA）"South Africaʼs Nuclear New Build Programme"
Young Generation Special Session
"View from the Next Generation: Sharing Visions for Nuclear Energy"
Young Japanese and others from overseas, who carry the future on their shoulders, will discuss what they see ahead, and want, for nuclear energy – what they hope to be able to do and what they believe will be necessary. Those from countries now planning to introduce nuclear generation will, in particular, be asked what they expect.
Moderator
Kenta Horio Vice President, Young Generation Network, Atomic Energy Society of Japan (AESJ)
Keynote Presentation
Leslie Dewan Co-Founder and CEO, Transatomic Power"Using Next-Generation Nuclear Reactor Designs to Meet the Worldʼs Sustainable Development Goals"
Panelists
Leslie Dewan Co-Founder and CEO, Transatomic Power
Nathan Paterson Co-Chair, European Nuclear Society YGN / Customer Account Manager, Rolls-Royce
Koei Sasaki Plant Maintenance Engineering Department, Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor Monju, Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA)
Alowasheeir Azhar Nanoscience and Nanoengineering Major, School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Waseda University
Myra Liyana Razali Manager, Stakeholder Engagement, Malaysia Nuclear Power Corporation (MNPC)