NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NNE) (“NANO Nuclear”), an emerging vertically integrated microreactor and advanced nuclear technology company developing proprietary, portable and clean energy solutions, is pleased to announce that it is a proud Plutonium Partner sponsor of the upcoming East Tennessee Economic Council’s 6^th Annual Nuclear Opportunities Workshop (NOW) to be held in Knoxville, Tennessee on July 30 and 31, 2024.

The NOW Conference is a premier platform for public and private nuclear industry professionals, as well as students, to explore the latest nuclear industry developments, business opportunities, and advancements in research and technologies.

NANO Nuclear is one of several nuclear industry businesses and governmental organizations who are sponsoring NOW, including the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), Oak Ridge National Laboratory, United Cleanup Oak Ridge, Centrus Energy and Westinghouse, who will participate alongside representatives from U.S. Department of Energy and the National Nuclear Security Administration. NOW participants will have the opportunity to network and engage with industry leaders and showcase a diverse array of cutting-edge projects and technologies like those under development by NANO Nuclear.

NANO Nuclear will be represented at NOW by members of its senior leadership team, including Chief Executive Officer and Head of Nuclear Reactor Development James Walker, Head of Nuclear Regulatory Licensing David Tiktinsky and Founder and Chairman Jay Yu.

“Tennessee has been very vocal and proactive in their support for the nuclear energy renaissance, and it is our pleasure to sponsor this event as a way of recognizing the state’s initiative,” said Jay Yu, Founder and Chairman of NANO Nuclear. “The Nuclear Opportunities Workshop arrives at a perfect time for NANO Nuclear, as this gathering of leaders from top companies, national laboratories, universities, and regulatory bodies will serve as an important opportunity for us as we continue to make our presence known in the industry and as we diligently build a solid foundation for our comprehensive regulatory licensing strategy. We are particularly pleased that David Tikinsky, our recently appointed Head of Nuclear Regulatory Licensing, who had a four-decade career at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, will be in attendance.”