The global momentum for proactive utilization of nuclear power is stronger than ever, with various efforts underway to harness its value as a decarbonized power source. Against this backdrop, vigorous discussions are underway in Japan to finalize the 7th Strategic Energy Plan, with Cabinet approval anticipated within the current fiscal year.<\/p>\n
The 58th Annual Conference will focus on accelerating the deployment of nuclear power by<\/span><\/span> exploring the policies outlined in the upcoming 7th Strategic Energy plan, particularly those related to<\/span><\/span> the realization of <\/span>new<\/span><\/span> build<\/span> projects. It will provide insights into the industry\u2019s efforts and strategies for<\/span><\/span> financing and investment recovery schemes, supply chain, and human resources securing and<\/span><\/span> development. In addition, the conference will <\/span>also highlight the resilience and recovery efforts of local<\/span><\/span> stakeholders in Fukushima and <\/span>provide<\/span> an opportunity to envision the future of the<\/span> nuclear industry<\/span><\/span> with the next generation of young leaders.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Also scheduled to take the stage at the 58th Conference are TOKURA Masakazu, Chairman of the Japan Business Federation (Keidanren), and ONO Akira, Executive Vice President of Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings (TEPCO), who will speak about the need to secure supply capacity through nuclear power generation as a decarbonized power source to meet the expected increase in electricity demand, as well as the status of decommissioning work at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant.<\/p>\n Participation Fee:<\/strong><\/p>\n * Registration will open in late February.<\/p>\n Participation Methods:<\/strong><\/p>\n Conference Website<\/strong>: https:\/\/www.jaif.or.jp\/58th-annual\/index-en.php<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n
\n* For each paid registration of a JAIF member company\/organization, two young\u00a0 colleagues (under 36, regardless of gender) are entitled to COMPLIMENTARY registration.<\/li>\n\n