14 May 2026 London, UK
08:30 - 19:00

Powering Industrial Decarbonisation: SMRs for Materials Processing Industries

Join industry pioneers, policymakers, and experts as we explore groundbreaking innovations that will shape the future of sustainable heavy industries.

This prominent conference, presented in partnership with the Materials Processing Institute (MPI) and hosted by Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP in London, aims to unite leaders from the energy, materials processing, and policy sectors. Participants will explore innovative strategies for integrating Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) into heavy industries, supporting the vital transition towards decarbonisation.

The event will focus on a range of key topics, including:
  • Technological Innovations in SMRs for Materials Processing
  • Decarbonisation Strategies and Industrial Applications
  • Policy, Economics, and Regulatory Frameworks for Industrial SMRs
  • Supply Chain and Infrastructure for Industrial SMR Deployment

This conference serves as a powerful platform for collaboration and knowledge sharing, positioning SMRs at the forefront of our transition to a sustainable industrial future.

We are actively working on this event and will update this page with further details as they become available. 

Agenda

08:30
Registration and Refreshments
09:00
Welcome and Opening Remarks
09:15
Keynote Address
09:45
Panel 1: Technological Innovations in SMRs for Materials Processing
11:00
Coffee Break
11:15
Panel 2: Decarbonisation Strategies and Industrial Applications
12:30
Lunch Break
13:30
Panel 3: Policy, Economics, and Regulatory Frameworks for Industrial SMRs
14:45
Coffee Break
15:00
Panel 4: Supply Chain and Infrastructure for Industrial SMR Deployment
16:15
Closing Keynote
17:00
Networking Drinks Reception
19:00
End

Speakers

Mark Allan

Mark Allan

Green Metals & Green Steel Centre Leader

Materials Processing Institute

David Appleyard

David Appleyard

Chief Editor

Nuclear Engineering International

Dr Edwin Basson

Dr Edwin Basson

Director General

World Steel Association

Stuart Broadley

Stuart Broadley

Chief Executive Officer

Energy Industries Council (EIC)

Paul Butcher

Paul Butcher

Director of Public Policy

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Diane Cameron

Diane Cameron

Head of Nuclear Technology Development and Economics

OECD Nuclear Energy Agency

Mike Crawforth

Mike Crawforth

Lead Strategy & Business Development Manager

Rolls-Royce SMR

Sue Ferns OBE

Sue Ferns OBE

Senior Deputy General Secretary

Prospect

Ed Hawkes

Ed Hawkes

Engineering Director

Assystem

Raquel Heredia Silva

Raquel Heredia Silva

Senior Programme Lead Strategic Partnerships

World Nuclear Association

Lincoln Hill

Lincoln Hill

Director of Policy and External Affairs

Nuclear Industry Association

Patrick Matthewson

Patrick Matthewson

Head of Energy and Net Zero Policy

Make UK

Will Pearson

Will Pearson

Nuclear Commercial Director

Tarmac

Nicola Rega

Nicola Rega

Executive Director, Climate Change and Energy | Chair, Technical Working Group on Industrial Applications

Cefic | European Industrial Alliance on SMRs

Keisuke Sadamori

Keisuke Sadamori

Director, Energy Markets and Security

International Energy Agency

Tim Yeo

Tim Yeo

Chairman

New Nuclear Watch Institute

Hosted by

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP (HSF Kramer)

Partner

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