As countries worldwide face rising energy demand and urgent climate action, nuclear energy is emerging as a critical solution for providing reliable, low-carbon power. From small modular reactors to advanced plant designs, nuclear technologies are evolving rapidly–yet questions about cost, deployment, and practical implementation remain.
Join the Alaska World Affairs Council for a timely conversation with Ben Kellie, founder and CEO of Applied Atomics, who brings a unique perspective on both the technical and business sides of nuclear power. Kellie will explore nuclear energy from a global perspective, discussing its role in addressing climate change, ensuring energy security, and providing consistent, affordable power across diverse geographies.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Ben Kellie is a Co-Founder & CEO of Applied Atomics, a deep tech startup working to unlock co-located nuclear fission power provide affordable, firm, clean power in order to unlock the next 1,000 years of energy for humanity. Ben began his career at SpaceX, where he played a critical role in developing their west coast launch pad at Vandenburg AFB eventually serving as Lead Engineer, then went on to build the landing barges for recovery of landed rockets from first steel in the shipyard through the first missions at sea. He then founded The Launch Company, which delivered standardized flight hardware and autonomous launch systems to a new generation of aerospace ventures, successfully bootstrapping hardware to space. That company was acquired by Voyager Space in 2021. He has an MS in Mechanical Engineering from Ohio State University, and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from University of Alaska Fairbanks. He lives in Anchorage, Alaska with his family.
EVENT DETAILS
- Check-in will begin at 11:30 AM with seating available on a first-come first-serve basis. The program will begin at 12:00 PM.
- An optional boxed lunch may be reserved in advance during online registration. Details on reservation form.
- Those with online reservations do not need to present ticket confirmation at the door, we will have all confirmed attendees on a list at check-in.
- Online registration closes at 6:00 PM on March 30 or when event sells out.