New York, N.Y., June 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NNE) (“NANO Nuclear” or “the Company”), a leading advanced nuclear micro modular reactor and technology company focused on developing clean energy solutions, today announced recent and upcoming high-profile engagements with government officials, industry leaders, multilateral organizations, and energy stakeholders across Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean as well as a management team update.
Global Strategic Engagements Across Emerging Nuclear Markets
As part of NANO Nuclear’s efforts to build key relationships, knowledge base, and market presence necessary to support future reactor deployment opportunities across emerging global nuclear markets, NANO Nuclear has actively participated in international forums focused on advancing nuclear innovation, stakeholder engagement, workforce development, supply chain readiness, and deployment planning.
Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa (NEISA)
May 19 – 21, 2026 | Kigali, Rwanda.
- The summit convened representatives from 24 African nations, alongside international organizations, industry leaders, and government officials, to discuss pathways toward responsible nuclear energy development across the continent.
- Sarah Lennon, NANO Nuclear’s International Nuclear Policy Advisor, served as a panelist on public and stakeholder engagement, sharing perspectives on the critical role that community outreach, education, transparency, and workforce development play in establishing successful nuclear programs.
Nuclear Energy Institute’s Nuclear Executive Mission to India
May 17 – 21, 2026 | New Delhi & Mumbai, India.
- A delegation of U.S. nuclear industry leaders met with senior government officials, private sector representatives, and stakeholders involved in shaping India’s future energy landscape in New Delhi and Mumbai, expanding the Company’s potential pathways for collaboration, technology deployment, and commercial engagement in one of the world’s fastest-growing energy markets
Latin America and Caribbean Regional Small Modular Reactor Workshop
June 2 – 4, 2026 | Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- The workshop was conducted under the auspices of the U.S. Department of State’s Foundational Infrastructure for Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor Technology (FIRST) Program, an initiative designed to support countries considering advanced nuclear energy technologies.
- Leopoldo Garcia, NANO Nuclear’s Project Engineer, contributed to a discussion centered on supply chain development and technology deployment considerations.
Through continued participation in international forums, government-led initiatives, trade missions, and technical workshops, NANO Nuclear remains committed to advancing global nuclear energy development while expanding awareness of its technologies, capabilities, and integrated services across emerging and established nuclear markets.
Management Team Updates: James Walker Takes Role as Interim Head of Reactor Development and Massimiliano Fratoni to Support Lead KRONOS MMR™ Program
As NANO Nuclear continues to expand and execute on its efforts across technology development, regulatory engagement, commercialization, and international stakeholder relationships, NANO Nuclear announced today that James Walker, NANO Nuclear’s Chief Executive Officer, is taking the position as Interim Head of Reactor Development.
In connection with this appointment, the Company announced that Dr. Florent Heidet, Chief Technology Officer and Head of Reactor Development, has departed the Company, effective immediately.
To support Mr. Walker in continuity and execution across NANO Nuclear’s reactor development programs, Prof. Massimiliano Fratoni, NANO Nuclear’s Senior Director and Head of Reactor Design, and Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Nuclear Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley, will take on an expanded leadership role to support the team in continuing the advancement of the prototype KRONOS MMR™ reactor at The University of Illinois as well as plans for ultimate commercial deployment of KRONOS MMR™ reactors. Prof. Fratoni has been working to advance development of the ZEUS™ reactor, another microreactor technology in NANO Nuclear’s portfolio, and will now transition to supporting the KRONOS MMR™ reactor. Prof. Fratoni was also previously awarded the American Nuclear Society’s Untermyer & Cisler Reactor Technology Medals, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the advancement of nuclear technology, in addition to receipt of the Early Career Physicist Award in 2018.
“We welcome James’ leadership and vision back to our reactor development program on an interim basis and are grateful for the expanded role Prof. Fratoni will be playing. We have greatly expanded our engineering and technical teams over the last year; and will continue our efforts to improve and optimize the execution of our reactor and commercial vertical integration vision,” said Jay Yu, Chairman and President of NANO Nuclear Energy. “These organizational updates are intended to support our next phase of growth as we advance our reactor development, regulatory licensing, commercialization, and strategic engagement objectives.”