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Financing Strategies for New Energy and New Nuclear

Wednesday, 13th may 2026
12:00 – 14:00

Summary

The transition to new energy systems is increasingly driven by both technological innovation and evolving financing models.

In this session, Brynne Kennedy will explore emerging energy technologies and the market trends shaping them, alongside the development of financing structures across equity, debt, and project finance. Drawing on case studies from Smart Society Capital’s portfolio, the discussion will offer insights into private energy markets in the US and Europe.

A particular focus will be placed on the new nuclear value chain, highlighting the financing mechanisms required to bring these projects to fruition.

In this event, we will explore:

  • Emerging energy technologies and the market trends driving them
  • Financing structures enabling the deployment of new energy solutions
  • A deep dive into new nuclear and how to fund it

Agenda

12:00

– doors open

12:30

– dinner and presentation

14:00

– event ends

Speakers

Brynne Kennedy

Brynne Kennedy is the Managing Partner of Smart Society Capital, an energy investment firm based in Geneva, London, and Houston. The firm invests in growth-stage energy companies across gas, nuclear, renewables, storage, and enabling technologies. Smart Society Capital sources and sponsors individual investments and manages funds as diversified portfolios of growth-stage energy assets, focusing on opportunities for outsized value creation and active value realization. Previously, Ms. Kennedy founded and scaled a global software company.

About the GEF

The Geneva Energy Forum (GEF) is an independent non-profit business association. The GEF recognises the fundamental role of energy in global economies and to social wellbeing. It also recognises that fact-based science and economics are essential to provide society with energy that is affordable, reliable, and sustainable.

Attendance is free of charge for GEF Members. As places are limited, we encourage you to register as early as possible to secure your spot.

Walk-ins will not be permitted.

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Location

Hotel d’Angleterre

Address

Quai du Mont-Blanc 17, 1201 Genève

Phone

022 906 55 55