Wisconsin Nuclear Energy Day

On November 19, 2025, the Wisconsin Conservative Energy Forum will host “Wisconsin Nuclear Energy Day” featuring the following agenda:

9:30 – 10:30 AM The Future of Nuclear Energy in Wisconsin Policy

• Panel featuring Sen. Julian Bradley, Sen. Jesse James, Rep. David Steffen, and Rep. Shae Sortwell. Moderated by former Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch

10:45 – 11:45 AM Nuclear Energy advancements, economics, and implications

• Panel featuring Chris Heck (Nuclear Energy Institute), a representative from the UW Department of Nuclear Engineering, Robb Hughes (Realta Fusion), and Ellen Nowak (American Transmission Company). Moderated by Customers First Coalition Executive Director, Kristin Gilkes

12:00 – 1:00 PM Keynote

• Grace Stanke Vanderhei, nuclear engineer and former Miss America and Miss Wisconsin, joined in a fireside conversation by Chris Heck of the Nuclear Energy Institute