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Redefining Nuclear Power with Caroline DeWitte

ASME TechCast··15 August 2026·30 min

About this episode

Advanced nuclear technology is moving from promise to reality. In this episode of ASME TechCast, Caroline DeWitt, Co-Founder and COO of Oklo, discusses the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of advanced nuclear power. From reactor design and regulatory progress to business models and large-scale deployment, DeWitt shares how Oklo is working to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy through its Aurora powerhouse technology. She also explores the collaboration, innovation, and long-term thinking required to move breakthrough technologies from idea to impact. Oklo is a foundational sponsor of the ASME CATALYZE Summit, focused on accelerating sustainable industrial transformation. Join the conversation at CATALYZE: www.catalyze.asme.org Read more about Oklo and advanced nuclear technologies: https://www.asme.org/topics-resources/content/beyond-the-reactor