UK-France Civil Nuclear Partnership

Forum, Paris France Thursday 18th October 2018

Following the success of its first edition in 2017, the Department for International Trade in France, in partnership with the French Nuclear Industry Group GIFEN, is organizing the second UK- France Civil Nuclear Partnership Forum on 18th October 2018 in Paris la Défense.

The first forum held at the British Ambassador’s Residence in France was a big success - attended by over 180 high quality delegates representing 160 business and organisations.

This year’s tailored programme will feature a day of presentations, B2Bs and networking opportunities. The objective of the event is to build on the strengths of both the French and UK supply chains to access opportunities in the nuclear markets and promote international collaboration on both sides of the Channel. Programme overview 08.30 Registration opens

Opening Remarks 09.00  HMA Edward Llewellyn OBE, British Ambassador to France  GIFEN New Build in UK – Panel session  Get an update on C and other upcoming new build projects: Timescales, Key products / services required, Advice and guidance for supply chain companies looking to enter or develop further into nuclear 09.15 Confirmed speakers:  Chair: Jon Halladay, Nuclear Investment Specialist, DIT  Xavier Owen, International Supply Chain Lead, EDF Energy NNB  Wyn Roberts, Head of Nuclear Supply Chains, Welsh Government  Dominique Lanchet, VP, EDVANCE Civil Nuclear Supply chain management in France and in the UK 10.15  Discover the nuclear technologies and capabilities available to deliver projects in France and in the UK Confirmed speakers:

 Representative, GIFEN / GIIN  Tom Greatrex, Chief Executive, UK Nuclear Industry Association

11.00 Tea and Coffee Break

11.30 France Grand Carénage Briefing – by EDF DIPDE  Extend your knowledge of EDF’s life extension program for the existing fleet in France and future business opportunities Confirmed speaker:  Etienne Dutheil, Director Grand Carénage, EDF 12.00 Decommissioning and Waste Management – Panel session  Learn about the roadmaps of collaborations signed between NDA/EDF SA and NDA/Orano, and their objective to share expertise and reduce the cost of decommissioning the civil nuclear legacy in the UK and France Confirmed speakers:  Chair: Emmanuelle Chardon, Nuclear Business Specialist – France, DIT  Estelle Desroches, Director, Gas-cooled Reactors Decommissioning, EDF DP2D  Tony Godley, Contract Manager NDA, UK Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA)  Representative, Orano 12.50 Summary and Closing Remarks Oriel Petry, Minister Counsellor DIT France

13.00 Networking Lunch

114.30 1Pre-organised B to B Meetings 1  Take part in the pre-selected 1-2-1 meetings to initiate new business and find partners 16.30 Close

When?  18th October 2018

Where?  Com'Square conference center. Axe de La Défense. 57, esplanade du Général de Gaulle 92081 Paris la Défense

Participation fees  £ 150 VAT excluded. Register at https://dit2018.vimeet.events/en/ by 1 October 2018

Contacts:  Noréna Van-Eetvelde, Nuclear Campaign lead E: [email protected] / T: +33 (0)1 44 51 31 29  Hakim Zermouni, Business Development Manager E: [email protected] / T: +33 (0)1 44 51 32 09