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Conference Spotlight
2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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A closer look at the NRC’s reactor licensing revamp
Make no mistake about it: the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s proposed rulemaking on reactor licensing, safety oversight, and siting practices is expansive. When it was unveiled on July 1, NRC officials called it the “most comprehensive modernization of reactor licensing in decades,” one that could save the NRC and the industry as much as $1.86 billion.
“NRC’s regulations have not kept pace with new technologies and our energy needs,” NRC Chairman Ho Nieh said in an announcement. “This proposed rule strips out rigid frameworks and unnecessary conservatism to accelerate the safe deployment of new reactors and expand existing capacity across America.”
Executive Session|Panel
Tuesday, June 18, 2024|1:00–2:45PM PDT|South Seas D
Session Chair:
Sandra Sloan (BWXT)
This group of senior leaders will address the future of nuclear technology beyond the traditional model of large plants generating baseload electricity. Representing a variety of stakeholders, the panelists will cover the prospects of both fission and fusion technologies for space propulsion and power, terrestrial power for defense and disaster recovery, maritime uses, process industries, and beyond. Join this exciting discussion for a look at what the future holds!
Jez Sims
Lloyd's Register
Erik Nygaard
BWXT
Scott Bury
Dow
Jay Brister
Blue Sky Nuclear
Benjamin Kalish
US Navy
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