SustainX: Navigating the Future of Nuclear: Innovation, Policy, and Licensing with Kairos Power
Navigating the Future of Nuclear: Innovation, Policy, and Licensing with Kairos Power
A Fireside Chat with Dr. Edward Blandford, Co-Founder & CTO of Kairos Power
🍽️ Food and Beverages Provided!
📅 June 4th | 5:00 – 6:30 PM
📍 Durand Building | 496 Lomita Mall, Room 450
Join the Stanford Energy Club and Stanford Founders for an in-depth fireside chat with Dr. Edward Blandford, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Kairos Power, a company leading the charge in advanced nuclear reactor development. With decades of experience spanning academia, policy, and engineering, Dr. Blandford is at the forefront of reimagining nuclear power to meet modern energy needs.
At Kairos Power, Dr. Blandford oversees the development of the KP-FHR (Fluoride Salt-Cooled High-Temperature Reactor), including major hardware demonstrations, fuel and salt infrastructure, supply chain strategy, and engineering operations. His prior experience includes research at Stanford’s Center for International Security and Cooperation and nuclear systems management at EPRI.
This conversation will explore how Kairos is navigating the complex landscape of nuclear licensing, construction, and policy, and what it takes to commercialize a next-generation reactor design in the face of outdated regulations and intense scrutiny.
🔑 Key themes include:
⚖️ How Kairos is working with the NRC to modernize regulatory frameworks
📈 Overcoming cost and timeline challenges in nuclear construction
🛠 Strategies to build a resilient nuclear supply chain and skilled workforce
🏛 The role of partnerships in accelerating licensing and deployment
🔍 Balancing rigorous safety protocols with public trust and innovation
🔮 The path forward for advanced nuclear in a decarbonizing energy system
Whether you're passionate about nuclear energy, energy policy, or deep-tech commercialization, this is a must-attend event with one of the leading voices in advanced nuclear innovation.