Deploying Nuclear at Scale - From Ambition to Execution

​La French Tech NY in partnership with Columbia University (NICE) and Damona is organizing two panel discussions on the theme “Deploying Nuclear at Scale — From Ambition to Execution" hosted by Hughes, Hubbard & Reed LLP.

​Date: April 8, 2026
Time: 6:15-8:45pm EST
Format: Panel discussion followed by networking reception

​Electricity demand is accelerating rapidly, driven by AI infrastructure, data centers and broader industrial electrification. Nuclear energy is returning to the center of strategic discussions as a reliable, large-scale source of clean power.

​The key challenge is now execution: how to integrate nuclear into real infrastructure and industrial projects, and how the sector can credibly scale to meet rapidly growing electricity demand.

​Panel 1: Integrating Nuclear into AI and Industrial Infrastructure
How nuclear can support large-scale power demand from AI infrastructure, data centers and industrial projects.

​ Discussion topics:

• ​Nuclear as reliable baseload power for large energy users

• ​Integrating nuclear into real infrastructure and industrial projects

• ​Project development timelines and delivery models

• ​De-risking early deployments

​Panel 2: Scaling the Nuclear Industrial Base
What it takes for the nuclear sector to scale and meet growing electricity demand.

​ Discussion topics:

• ​Supply chain and manufacturing readiness

• ​Fuel cycle and workforce development

• ​Investment and project financing

• ​Pathways to scalable nuclear deployment

​The discussions will bring leaders from JLL, GE Vernova, Newcleo and the Atlantic Council who have backgrounds from the utilities, developers, investors and industrial players active in nuclear deployment, technology and infrastructure ecosystem.