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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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Front-end nuclear fuel supply cooperation: Turning allied interdependence into strategic advantage
The global nuclear revival, which is fueled by unprecedented demand for firm, affordable, dispatchable power for artificial intelligence and data center build-out, energy security imperatives, and climate commitments, has exposed a structural reality of the Western fuel cycle: No single allied nation currently possesses the full suite of front-end capabilities. From mining through conversion, enrichment, fabrication, and the emerging deconversion and metallization steps required for reactor fuels, capability is distributed across Canada, France, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States (collectively, the “Sapporo Five”), as well as a small group of close partners.
Plenary Session|Panel
Monday, June 1, 2026|8:00–11:30AM MDT|Plaza Ballroom ABDE
Industry leaders from both fission and fusion will take the stage in a dynamic keynote-style plenary focused on nuclear’s expanding role in a net-zero future. From the proven strength of today’s fission fleet to the momentum building behind fusion innovation, this session will highlight how nuclear energy is scaling up to meet growing demand, strengthen energy security, and power the next era of decarbonization.
The Honorable Ho Nieh
Chairman
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Craig Piercy
CEO
ANS
H.M. “Hash” Hashemian
President 2025-2026 ANS
AMS Corp.
Pietro Barabaschi
Director General
ITER Organization
Michl Binderbauer
Chief Executive Officer
TAE Technologies
Steven Cowley
Director
Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory
Michael Goff
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary
U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy
Amy Roma
Partner
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe
Rita Baranwal
Chief Nuclear Officer
Radiant
Jenifer Shafer
Ben L. Fryrear Presidential Chair and Professor, Department of Chemistry
Colorado School of Mines
Alexander Valys
President, Founder
Xcimer Energy
Colorado is emerging as a national hub for advanced energy innovation, bringing together leaders in nuclear, fusion, research, and technology development. This featured panel will explore how collaboration across industry, government, and academia is helping shape the next generation of clean, reliable energy solutions.
Panelists will share perspectives from across the advanced energy ecosystem. Radiant will discuss the company’s advanced nuclear microreactor technology and the recently announced U.S. Air Force partnership focused on resilient energy systems. Xcimer Energy Corporation will highlight progress in laser-driven fusion and the path toward commercial fusion energy deployment. And the Colorado School of Mines will provide the academic perspective and their role in advancing both fission and fusion research while helping develop the future energy workforce.
Together, the panel will showcase why Colorado is uniquely positioned to help power the future of advanced energy.
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