Each breakout session will be offered during each timeslot in a different room to provide smaller discussion groups.  

Breakout Sessions Options

1. Fit for aSMRs
   • Session Leads: Rachel Kierstead, ARC Canada
   • Speakers: Lance Clarke (ARC Canada), Brent Smith (NB Power), Alex Delorey (Moltex)
   • Topics include:
     • Supplier qualification (nuclear vs. non-nuclear)
     • Products and services required (long vs. short lead material)
     • High-level process reference
2. Industry Support
   • Session Leads: Stephanie Savage, Opportunities NB
   • Speakers: Melanie Clark (Opportunities NB), Darrent Graham (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), Brian Fehrenbach (Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries), Ron Marcolin (Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters)
   • Topics include:
     • Supplier development programs
     • Training opportunities
     • Partnership support
     • Funding support
3. Indigenous Partnerships
   • Session Leads: Tom Kishchuk, First Nations Power Authority and and Paula Cochran, North Shore Micmac District Council
   • Speakers: James Ward (North Shore Micmac District Council), Steve MacIntosh (Plato), and Ryan Dunbar (SOAR)
   • Topics include:
     • Supplier partnership opportunities (with existing suppliers)
       • Benefits of partnering and what the process looks like
       • Example of organizations who have done this successfully
     • Mentorship opportunities
     • Various types/levels of participation
       • How to become involved
       • Best practices
     • Indigenous Business Directory