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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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Second round of Launch Pad selections includes eight newcomers
The National Reactor Innovation Center at Idaho National Laboratory has announced 13 project selections across 12 companies for the Nuclear Energy Launch Pad, a Department of Energy–led program that integrates reactor and fuel facility authorization, testing, and deployment support for private nuclear developers.
The Launch Pad emerged from the Reactor Pilot Program and Fuel Line Pilot Program.
According to INL, projects selected include reactor development and nuclear fuel cycle advancements, including fabrication, enrichment, and conversion technologies.
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Jennifer L. Alwin
2024
B.J. Marshall
2023
John Miller
2022
John Bess
2019
Dave K. Hayes
2018
Gary A. Harms
2017
Cecil V. ParksStephen M. BowmanBradley T. Rearden
2016
John Milhalczo
2015
Forrest Brown
2013
Calvin Hopper
2012
Steve Clement
2010
Luiz Leal
2008
Richard McKnight
2007
Robert Rothe
2006
David Heinrichs
2005
Thomas P. McLaughlinShean P. MonahanNorman L. Pruvost Vladimir V. FrolovBoris G. RyazanovVictor I. Sviridov
2004
Jim Morman
2003
Jerry McKamy
2002
Tom Reilly
2001
Lester Petrie
2000
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