Keynote presentation:

Pioneering Nuclear Safety:
Finland’s Onkalo and the Path to Responsible Nuclear Energy

Guest Speaker:

The Hon. Suvi Lindén
Former Minister of Culture and Former Minister of Communications, Finland

Suvi Lindén is a Finnish politician and technology advocate with a background in computer science from the University of Oulu. She has served as Minister of Communications and Minister of Culture, as well as a Member of Parliament for the National Coalition Party. Internationally, she has contributed to digital policy as a Commissioner and Special Envoy for the United Nations Broadband Commission for Digital Development. Lindén has also held leadership roles in cultural and municipal organizations. Her work focuses on advancing digital innovation, public policy, and sustainable development across national and international platforms.

Digital Economy:
The Strategic Role of Technology and Energy Sovereignty

Digital revolution expert:

Piero Rivizzigno
Co-Founder, Braynr

Piero Rivizzigno is a serial entrepreneur with a strong focus on digital innovation and product development. After earning a degree in electronics engineering from the University of Padua, he co-founded Perseo, a Product Data Management consultancy later acquired by Ernst & Young. He also co-founded the e-business consultancy Framfab, later sold to AT Kearney. He is currently involved in Braynr, an AI-powered learning platform. Beyond business, Rivizzigno serves as President of an association advocating for multidisciplinary pancreatic cancer care. His career reflects a consistent commitment to innovation, efficiency, and human-centered design in both corporate and social sectors.

AI and the Digital Society:
Opportunity and Energy Cost

Artificial Intelligence expert:

Alessandro Maserati
Head of AI, Logol AG

Alessandro Maserati graduated with honors in Mathematics from the Scuola Normale Superiore of Pisa. He began his career at Boston Consulting Group before specializing in Artificial Intelligence. In 2017, he joined Logol, where he now serves as Director and Head of AI, driving the development of innovative technological solutions. A speaker at international events and an external lecturer at institutions such as Politecnico di Milano and SUPSI, he is also President of the Associazione Normalisti and a member of Mensa. Combining technical excellence and strategic vision, Alessandro Maserati is a key figure in Artificial Intelligence for both academia and industry.

Great Expectations:
Chasing the Sun—The Future of Nuclear Fusion

Nuclear fusion expert:

Dr. Luca Garzotti
Researcher in UK (Joint European Torus)

Luca Garzotti is a leading nuclear fusion researcher specializing in plasma physics and magnetic confinement. He has contributed to major international projects such as the Joint European Torus (JET) and Italy’s RFX-mod. His work focuses on plasma transport, pellet fueling, and optimizing tokamak performance. Garzotti has co-authored numerous publications in top-tier journals and developed predictive models for ITER scenarios. He is an active participant in collaborative research aimed at improving plasma behavior understanding and fusion reactor efficiency. His contributions are vital to the advancement of nuclear fusion as a future energy source.

Energy Realism:
Reconciling Nuclear Fission with Circular Economy Goals

Nuclear fission expert:

Prof. Mario Mariani
Politecnico di Milano University, Enrico Fermi Nuclear Research Center

Mario Mariani is a Full Professor at the Energy Department, Politecnico di Milano, and a key member of the Nuclear Engineering Division (CeSNEF). He leads research and education in nuclear- and radio-chemistry, radiation chemistry, dosimetry, nuclear decommissioning and waste management. With a PhD in Chemical Sciences and over 100 publications, he coordinates national and Euratom projects focused on nuclear waste, materials, and training. He heads the Radiochemistry and Radiation Chemistry Labs and plays a pivotal role in collaborations with major industrial and European research organizations. Prof. Mariani is also Lecturer in MSc and PhD courses for Nuclear Engineering. (Video online until 12.10)

China and the Future of Energy: Ambition, Strategy, and Influence

Global markets expert:

The Hon. Irene Pivetti
President, Eurasian Cooperation Council, Former Head of Parliament, Italy

Irene Pivetti is a seasoned professional with a career spanning politics, media, and international business. She gained national recognition as President of the Italian Chamber of Deputies and later led the Federal Italy movement and the UDEUR party. After politics, she focused on entrepreneurship and international advocacy, dedicating years to strengthening economic and cultural ties between Europe and China. Through global initiatives, she has supported SMEs in expanding to international markets, particularly in Asia. Her work centers on public-private partnerships, digital innovation, and sustainable development, consistently promoting cross-border collaboration.

Can the nuclear power industry achieve circular economy goals?

Circular Economy (CE) expert

Gérald Santucci
President of the European Education New Society Association (ENSA).

Dr. Gérald Santucci is President of the European Education New Society Association (ENSA). He spent over three decades at the European Commission’s Directorate General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology (DG CONNECT), as Head of the Unit for ‘Knowledge Sharing’, ‘Networked Enterprise & RFID’, ‘Trust & Security’, and ‘eGovernment’. He played a key role in shaping the EU’s approach to the Internet of Things, notably chairing the IoT Expert Group from 2010 to 2012, which brought together stakeholders from government, industry, and civil society. He is currently active in discussions on the governance and ethical implications of Artificial Intelligence.

Will AI and IoT help the nuclear industry, just as nuclear energy wil empower AI?

Internet of Things  (IoT) expert

Rob van Kranenburg
Senior Policy and Communication Expert at Martel Innovate

Rob van Kranenburg is Senior Policy and Communication Expert at Martel Innovate and a leading voice on digital sovereignty, the Internet of Things (IoT), and smart infrastructure. He founded the IoT Council in 2009, advises the EU as a Member of General-Purpose AI Code of Practice EU Group and is a working Group Member of The INPACE Hub on Smart Cities. He has contributed to major initiatives like Next Generation Internet and writes on tech ethics and governance. In 2025, he published ‘Statecraft and Policymaking in the Age of Digital Twins, Digital Democracy and the Internet of Things’.

Are current investments in different SMR technologies spread too thin?

Nuclear industry expert

Sir John Laurie
Co-founder, Progrès Nucléaire

Sir John Laurie started his Fission Liquide blog in 2012 to bring attention to emerging molten salt reactor technologies as a way to combat climate change. He went on to co-found the French association Progrès Nucléaire in 2018 and then left a 30 year career in the automotive industry, notably with Renault and Nissan, to join NAAREA in 2023. As Industrial Architecture Manager, his role is to forge a vision for the factories which will manufacture reactor modules and the liquid fuel to power them. 

Key Questions

See how a key question was formulated in a video received from Dr. Gérald Santucci, President of the European Education New Society Association (ENSA), formerly at the European Commission’s Directorate General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology (DG CONNECT), as Head of the Unit for ‘Knowledge Sharing’, ‘Networked Enterprise & RFID’, ‘Trust & Security’, and ‘eGovernment’:

"Can the nuclear power industry achieve circular economy goals?"

Expert Answers

See how a key question was answered for instance by Mario Mariani, full professor at the Politecnico di Milano University and the Enrico Fermi Nuclear Research Center, who prepared his presentation materials in English for the international audience and furthermore shared a full recorded version in Italian for the guests attending in Verona:

Meet the NCC's new COO
On the evening of October 8, select guests gathered for a private reception to mark the launch of Nuecir’s Fall 2025 activities, where they had the opportunity to meet the newly appointed COO of the Nuecir Competence Center.

A fighter pilot as testimonial: Seppo

Formerly a fighter pilot and leader of Finland’s Midnight Hawks aerobatic team for six years, Seppo has joined the Nuecir Competence Center to support the third phase of the ongoing renovation project aimed at upgrading and expanding the building designated in 2024 as the latest official Nuecir Exchange location.

Music under the stars
The NCC Take-Off Event featured a virtuoso performance by a rising star violinist, concertmaster of a renowned orchestra in Florence, who captivated the audience with interpretations of works by Bach and Paganini.

The Nuecir Exchange Program reopened its doors in fall 2025 on October 9, with personalized one-to-one meeting agendas, once again bringing together members of the Nuecir community for a dynamic blend of land-based and on-water activities:

Second annual edition of Nuecir's program for networing in the fast lane:

'On land', participants engaged with visionary minds from the artificial intelligence and nuclear sectors, alongside policymakers and geopolitical experts, through conference sessions and personalized one-on-one meeting agendas. The Nuecir Exchange program was officially inaugurated with an exclusive reception for speakers and key guests.

'At sea', exclusive networking sessions unfolded aboard a ferry—continuing the spirit of last year’s event, when a cruise ship in the Ligurian Sea served as a mobile example of a smart city. This year, the backdrop for dialogue was Europe’s largest lake, with the ferry moving from town to town, and from one question to the next.

As AI, the Internet of Things, 5G and electric mobility reshape modern life, their soaring energy demands call for cleaner, scalable, and more reliable power. Nuecir's think tank will explore nuclear energy’s renewed role as a cornerstone of the digital age. With energy sovereignty and sustainability now global imperatives, the energy distribution infrastructure must evolve—and the nuclear sector must transcend traditional power generation to embrace Circular Economy (CE) principles: managing waste, reducing and recycling materials, and ultimately minimizing environmental impact.

As we progress through Nuecir's fall appointments, experts will share their vision of the current outlook of the AI revolution, as well as of research in nuclear fusion and fission, spotlighting breakthrough innovations and exploring how digital transformation and nuclear circularity can converge to build a resilient, low-carbon future, unlocking emerging “blue markets” that are still taking shape. Attendees will gain insights into the strategic, technological, and ecological dimensions of a possible nuclear renaissance—and the new opportunities this transformation presents for the security and identification industry.