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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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Two steps forward for U.K. advanced nuclear
This week, two significant announcements have emerged from the United Kingdom’s advanced reactor sector.
On June 14, Rolls-Royce, the United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory, and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency announced that they had signed two trilateral memorandums of cooperation to collaborate on “advanced modular reactor (AMR) technology, specifically high-temperature gas-cooled reactors (HTGR), and the coated particle fuel these reactors will use.”
Separately, on June 16, Bellevue, Wash.–based TerraPower announced that its Natrium reactor design has been formally submitted for U.K. regulatory review. The company also announced the formation of a new subsidiary, TerraPower UK Ltd.
Executive Session|Panel
Tuesday, June 18, 2024|10:00–11:45AM PDT|South Seas D
Session Chair:
Benjamin Holtzman (NEI)
It’s an exciting time for nuclear energy. The demand for nuclear energy is surging and we’re witnessing a sea change in public opinion. Industry has started translating this potential energy into action, and we’ve seen a series of recent firsts regarding nuclear expansion. This panel discussion will discuss the significance of these activities and share why they believe the house is betting on more nuclear growth for the future.
Peter Hastings
Vice President of Regulatory Affairs & Quality, Kairos Power
Patrick O'Brien
Holtec
Jeremiah Haswell
Southern Company
Maureen Zawalick
PGE
George Wilson
Terrapower
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