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08:45 – 09:30
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Registration and refreshments
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09:30 – 09:45
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Welcome and Opening Remarks
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Lacey-Jo Marsland, AtkinsRealis, YGN Chair 2026
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09:45 – 10:00
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Keynote Address -
Nuclear Regulatory Review: from process to outcome
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Andrew Sherry, University of Manchester
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10:00 - 10:25
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From Foundations to Future Generations: Building Britain’s Next Nuclear Programme
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Bill Backus, Costain
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10:25 - 10:45
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YGN Speaking Comp Winner
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Speaker and Title to be announced following YGN Speaking Competition Final
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10:45 - 11:10
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From Disposal to Diversion: Advancing Nuclear Sustainability
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Sarah D’Lima, Nuclear Waste Services
Mike Piggott, Nuclear Waste Services
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11:10 - 11:30
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Comfort break
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11:30 – 12:30
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The role of Early Careers in shaping the Nuclear Sector
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Claire Gallery-Strong MBE, Costain - YGN Chair 2003
Connor Deehan, PA Consulting - YGN Chair, 2011
Hannah Paterson, Sellafield - YGN Chair 2021
Facilitator: Victoria Chan, YGN Marketing & Comms Lead 2026, Orano
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11:30 – 12:30
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The AUKUS Programme - International Partnerships and Building Capability
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Keith Beckett, Submarine Delivery Group
Annabelle Ransome-Williams, UK MOD
Evan Bronnutt, Rolls Royce
Oli Probert, DBD International
Facilitator: Oliver Armitage, Rolls Royce
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11:30 – 12:30
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Powering Tomorrow: What Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) Mean for the Next Generation
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Mark Salisbury, Head of Regulatory Affairs, Rolls-Royce SMR
Tania Wild, Head of Technical Strategy, GBE-N
Richard James, Llywodraeth Cymru (Welsh Government)
Facilitator: Craig Pilkington, Rolls-Royce SMR
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12:30 - 13:30
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Lunch, including demonstrations and exhibition stands
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13:30 - 14:00
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Building your Professional Impact: Performance, Reputation & Visibility
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Michelle Lewis, Skills 4
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13:30 - 14:00
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Belonging, Voice and Progress: Creating Cultures Where People Thrive
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Inclusion & Diversity in Nuclear
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13:30 - 14:00
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Nuclear Institute: Routes to Membership and Professional Registration
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Cynthia Hearing, Nuclear Institute
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14:05 - 14:35
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Take the Driver’s Seat: Owning your Career through Effective Communication
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Michelle Lewis, Skills 4
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14:05 - 14:35
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Standing out on LinkedIn - Build your profile, grow your network, unlock opportunities
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Arianne Smart. Distinctive Communications
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14:05 - 14:35
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People. Purpose & Progress: The Many Faces of Leadership
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Inclusion & Diversity in Nuclear
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14:35 - 14:55
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Comfort break
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14:55 - 15:05
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Charity speaker
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Debbie Stenner, Gwent Wildlife Trust
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15:05 - 15:30
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Beyond Human Reach: How Robotics and AI are Shaping the Future of Nuclear Decommissioning
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Robin Ibbotson, Sellafield Ltd
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15:30 - 15:55
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Advanced Nuclear Applications: Powering the Final Frontier
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Aiden Peakman, Amentum
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15:55 - 16:05
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Reflections from Platinum Sponsor
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NDA Group
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16:05 - 16:10
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Seminar Close and Thanks
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Incoming YGN Chair
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