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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|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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