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May 31–June 3, 2026
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Hanford contractor settles fraud suit for $3.45M
Hanford Site services contractor Hanford Mission Integration Solutions (HMIS) has agreed to pay the Department of Justice $3.45 million as part of a settlement agreement resolving allegations that HMIS overcharged the Department of Energy for millions of dollars in labor hours at the nuclear site in Washington state.
Executive Session|Panel
Tuesday, June 17, 2025|1:00–2:45PM CDT|Chicago Ballroom D
Session Chair:
Andrew Smith (ANS Director of Communications)
In an era marked by combative trade policies, government spending cuts, and aspirations for energy dominance and supply-side abundance, the U.S. nuclear energy sector faces significant challenges and opportunities. This panel will explore how policy thought leadership and effective communication strategies can navigate the complexities introduced by deregulation, tariffs, a government-driven pivot away from decarbonization and more. Discussions will focus on crafting narratives that promote the advancement of nuclear technology domestically and internationally, addressing public perception, regulatory hurdles, and market dynamics. By leveraging strategic communication, the panel aims to equip industry professionals with tools to advocate for nuclear energy's role in achieving national energy objectives and maintaining global competitiveness.
Alexander Kaufman
Alexander Kaufman, publisher and author of the Substack newsletter FIELD NOTES
Mark Nelson
Managing Director, Radiant Energy Group
Kathryn Huff
Assoc. Prof. Nuclear, Plasma & Radiological Engineering, Univ. Illinois Urbana-Champaign, former U.S. Asst. Sec. Nuclear Energy
Chris Gadomski
Head of Research, Nuclear, BloombergNEF
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