Nuclear Symposium 2025: NAYGN Clean Energy Committee Chart the Future of Clean Energy at Climate Week NYC

🔆 Nuclear Symposium 2025: A Catalyst for Clean Energy Innovation 

New York City, September 24, 2025 — Against the backdrop of Climate Week NYC, the Nuclear Symposium 2025, hosted by Nuclear New York at Cornell Tech’s Verizon Executive Education Center, brought together a powerful coalition of policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and advocates. The mission? To accelerate nuclear energy’s role in the clean energy transition through collaboration, innovation, and leadership. 

NAYGN worked closely with Nuclear New York to support the Symposium, and we were proud to be recognized for our contributions. 

One of the event’s most impactful panels, “Design to Deployment: Nuclear Technology and Supply Chain,” explored the complex journey of bringing advanced nuclear technologies to market.  

Aditi Bhardwaj, Clean Energy Committee Lead, introduced the panel and reflected on the message: 

“The overarching message was clear: scaling nuclear successfully requires not just technology readiness, but a robust, agile, and well-integrated supply chain from start to finish.  More than just a gathering, the Nuclear Symposium 2025 was a catalyst for innovation, leadership, and connection. By uniting emerging professionals and seasoned experts, the event highlighted the importance of collaboration in shaping a sustainable future.” 

Empowering Emerging Leaders 

The symposium provided transformative opportunities for emerging professionals, fostering connections and policy engagement. Through cross-functional panels and informal discussions, participants expanded their networks and gained mentorship from leaders in policy, finance, technology, and operations. 

Tiffany White, a participant from Constellation Nuclear, reflected: 

“Participating in the Nuclear Symposium 2025 through NAYGN was a transformative experience that reinforced the power of professional connection and policy engagement in shaping the future of nuclear energy. These interactions not only expanded my professional network but also opened doors to mentorship opportunities that will support my continued growth in the industry.” 

Amplifying Industry Voices 

A creative initiative at the event captured short video interviews with speakers and experts, amplifying diverse perspectives on nuclear energy. Topics ranged from grid management and waste solutions to financing models and market dynamics.  

Samuel Akinlolu, a participant from Sargent Lundy, shared: 

“Attending Nuclear Symposium 2025 was a worthwhile and inspiring experience! Organizing a podcasting project for NAYGN Clean Energy Committee by conducting short video interviews with symposium speakers and experts was a unique opportunity to extend NAYGN’s reach and further our public information efforts. This event increased my optimism for the ‘nuclear renaissance’ and was a significant opportunity for expanding my nuclear network.” 

💡 NAYGN’s Energy Shines Bright 

Throughout the event, the NAYGN stood out for their enthusiasm, professionalism, and dedication. From organizing media initiatives to facilitating discussions, NAYGN members played a pivotal role in energizing the symposium and amplifying its impact. Their presence was widely recognized and appreciated by attendees across the industry. 

Stay tuned for the podcast that is coming our way soon!!