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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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The human factor in licensing and operating the next generation of nuclear plants
As human factors specialists working at the intersection of human performance and nuclear operations, we are witnessing one of the nuclear sector’s most significant transitions in decades. The emergence of small modular reactors, microreactors, and other advanced designs is reshaping the industry’s landscape. Digital instrumentation and controls, passive safety systems, and increased automation are creating opportunities for greater safety margins and more flexible operation. These same features also fundamentally redefine what it means to “operate” a nuclear plant. Interactions among human roles, automation, and passive systems shape how people maintain awareness, exercise judgment, and intervene when necessary. These developments affect both operational realities and the regulatory foundations on which nuclear safety is built.
Technical Session|Sponsored by OPD
Monday, June 16, 2025|3:15–5:00PM CDT|State
Session Chair:
Jia Zhou (ANL)
Alternate Chair:
Ben Lindley (Univ. Wisconsin, Madison)
Session Organizer:
William N. Mann
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A Model for Evaluating the Supply Chain for Advanced Nuclear Deployment
3:15–3:35PM CDT
Kevin A. Kelly (EPRI), Julianne McCallum (Nuclear Energy Institute), Daniel Moneghan (EPRI)
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Innovative Financial Structures that Facilitate Efficient Nuclear Development
3:35–3:55PM CDT
Mike S. Granowski (Roland Berger), Patrick Webb (Roland Berger), Peter Aucoin (Roland Berger), Josh Bradley (Roland Berger)
Presented by Balazs Kolbenheyer (Roland Berger LP)
Reactor Selection: A New Critical Step in Advanced Reactor Deployment
3:55–4:15PM CDT
Brent Stout (TAMU), Mark L. Kimber (TAMU)
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Techno-Economic Performance of Nuclear Reactors to Power Direct Air Capture Technologies
4:15–4:35PM CDT
Nicolas E. Stauff (ANL), Iza Lantgios (INL), Jia Zhou (ANL), Hari C. Mantripragada (NETL), Sarah Leptinsky (NETL), Sally L. Homsy (NETL)
The Case for Microreactors in Antarctica
4:35–4:55PM CDT
Gale E. Hauck (ORNL)
