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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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In transition: Commercializing fusion power
Commercial fusion power is closer than ever. There are now around 30 U.S. fusion companies, several of which claim to be on track to connect to the grid as early as the 2030s.
Tokamak and laser inertial confinement approaches benefit from decades of research at facilities such as the National Ignition Facility (NIF) at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and ITER, with alternative concepts including stellarator, magnetic mirror, and Z-pinch confinement also making notable progress as private and government funding for fusion increases.
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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