Department of Natural Resources hosts Missouri Nuclear Summit July 17 in Columbia
JEFFERSON CITY, MO, JULY 10, 2025 – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will host a summit to explore possible pathways to advance and develop nuclear energy in Missouri.
“The purpose of the summit is to bring nuclear back into the energy discussion for Missouri,” said Kurt Schaefer, director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. “Missouri sits at a difficult crossroads between sustaining increased demand for reliable power generation and decreasing air emissions. The summit’s goal is to elevate the discussion on nuclear energy in Missouri to meet these two criteria.”
Registration is highly encouraged, and attendance is open to the public. Visit the Missouri Nuclear Summit web page for more information, including the day’s agenda.
Confirmed speakers include:
- Joe Alexander – Chief of Staff, USDOE Grid Deployment Office
- Subash Alias – Chief Executive Officer, Missouri Partnership
- Maison Bleam – Regional Director, Midcontinent Independent System Operator
- Mun Choi – President, University of Missouri
- Dennis Corrigan – Chief Executive Officer, Corrigan Company
- Tom Hucker – Senior Consultant, USDOE Loan Programs Office
- Gary Jungermann – Presiding Commissioner, Callaway County
- Mike Kehoe – Governor of Missouri
- Michelle Kidwell – Director, Callaway County Emergency Management Agency
- Craig Piercy – Chief Executive Officer, American Nuclear Society
- Kurt Schaefer – Director, Department of Natural Resources
- Doug True – Senior Vice President & Chief Nuclear Officer, Nuclear Energy Institute
- Lizzy Yates – Director of External Affairs and Communication, Southern Nuclear
Thursday, July 17, 2025
WHO: Missouri Department of Natural Resources
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Missouri Theatre, 203 S. 9th Street, Columbia, MO 65211
MEDIA: Open
For more information, contact the department’s Office of Communications at 573-751-1010 or communications@dnr.mo.gov.