BNS-EVL-2026: 3 SMR / AMR series February, March and April (2/3)

1st Lecture: “Making Nuclear Simple”  

By Peppi Seppälä, Public Affairs Specialist at SteadyEnergy

Steady Energy is a Finnish nuclear technology company developing a small modular reactor (SMR) for district heating. Our LDR-50 reactor is designed to deliver carbon-free and cost-predictable heat for dense urban environments and industrial users, offering unmatched efficiency. By combining proven nuclear technology with a standardized, scalable plant concept, Steady Energy enables a rapid transition away from fossil fuels while strengthening energy security and local resilience.

 

2nd Lecture: “NUWARD SMR: the European multi-energy platform”                       

By Pierre Bertrand, Head of Strategy at NUWARD

Steady Energy is a Finnish nuclear technology company developing a small modular reactor (SMR) for district heating. Our LDR-50 reactor is designed to deliver carbon-free and cost-predictable heat for dense urban environments and industrial users, offering unmatched efficiency. By combining proven nuclear technology with a standardized, scalable plant concept, Steady Energy enables a rapid transition away from fossil fuels while strengthening energy security and local resilience.

 

Timing

18:30: Introduction of the First Lecture
18:35: First Lecture Presentation (“Making Nuclear Simple” by Peppi Seppälä)
19:05: Introduction of the Second Lecture
19:10: Second Lecture Presentation (“NUWARD SMR: the European multi-Energy platform” by Pierre Bertrand)
19:40: Q&A
20:10: Adjourn

Registration

Date

Mar 19, 2026
Expired!

Time

6:30 pm - 8:10 pm

Location

Videoconference
Category

Speakers

  • Peppi Seppälä Peppi Seppälä
    Peppi Seppälä
    Peppi Seppälä

    Peppi Seppälä has studied energy engineering in Aalto university. She works at Steady Energy as a Public Affairs Specialist focusing on EU level advocacy. She has previously worked as an energy specialist in a consulting firm. She is also a green city councilor, and has been for years promoting nuclear energy in different platform.

  • Pierre Bertrand Pierre Bertrand
    Pierre Bertrand
    Pierre Bertrand

    Pierre Bertrand joined the EDF Group in 2006 as a research engineer on maintenance optimization projects. In 2011, he joined the team in charge of the coordination of the operation and maintenance of EDF’s nuclear fleet Steam Generators.
    In 2016, he joined the team in charge of assessing the economics and Industrial strategy of EDF’s nuclear and fossil-fired generation fleet. From 2020 he joined the Nuclear Fuel Division, first as Head of Front-End Market analysis and then as Senior Advisor for Fuel Cycle Strategy. Pierre joined NUWARD in 2026 as Head of Strategy. Pierre is a graduate of the Ecole des Mines de Paris.

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