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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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Launching into tomorrow: NRIC guides new era of research and deployment
In June 2025, the Department of Energy announced the Reactor Pilot Program, an authorization pathway that allowed reactor developers to partner with the DOE to get first-of-a-kind (FOAK) reactors built and tested. Soon after, the DOE rolled out a complementary Fuel Line Pilot Program, which aimed to fast-track fuel projects. In all, 20 projects were accepted into the new programs.
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by THD
Monday, June 16, 2025|1:00–2:45PM CDT|Chicago Ballroom B
Session Chair:
Elia Merzari
Session Organizers:
Bao-Wen Yang
Alternate Chairs:
Xiaodong Sun
Yassin A. Hassan (TAMU)
This panel honors the life and contributions of John Kelly, recognizing his lasting impact on the nuclear industry and scientific community. Colleagues and friends will share personal reflections, professional insights, and his enduring legacy in the field. Join us in celebrating his achievements and remembering his influence on generations of nuclear professionals.
Todd Allen
Associate Dean for Research
University of Michigan College
Jacopo Buongiorno
TEPCO Professor of Nuclear Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the Director of Science
Craig Piercy
CEO
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