International investment opportunities for nuclear energy development are available, but South Africa must prepare and equip its industry to capitalise on these opportunities by learning from the mistakes and success of others, and embracing the knowledge base of global nuclear executives, says strategic consulting firm Izibani Consultancy founder Dr Yves Guenon. Speaking in the wake of the 2025 World Nuclear Exhibition, held in November in Paris, in France, he notes that the event was attended by many South African C-Suite executives and local representatives – from small companies in niche markets to medium- and large-sized corporates from South Africa.