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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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MIT Maritime Consortium wins ABS approval
Maritime classification and certification organization the American Bureau of Shipping has granted its approval in principle (AIP) for the integration of a nuclear reactor into a cargo vessel propulsion system, as developed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Maritime Consortium. This is the first AIP to be granted to a technology developed through the consortium, which includes founding members MIT, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, and Capital Maritime Group.
Executive Session|Panel|Executive Track
Monday, June 1, 2026|3:15–5:00PM MDT|Grand Ballroom 1
Session Organizers:
Jonathan E. Stephens (BWX Technologies)
Harsh S. Desai (Zeno Power)
Craig H. Piercy (ANS)
Mark T. Peters (MITRE Corp.)
The future of nuclear energy is rapidly being changed and expanded by today's innovators and leaders. New technologies and new customers mean new applications and new opportunities. As support and interest in nuclear technology only continues to grow and expand the room to consider a future of diverse nuclear applications beyond just our electricity grid also broadens. Understanding how current developers, technologists, communities, and others are thinking about this future and attempting to make it a reality is key to a clear picture of the future of nuclear energy.
Craig Piercy
CEO
ANS
Harsh Desai
Zeno Power
Captain Stephen Carmel
MARAD
Greg Schulze
ExxonMobil
Kirt Marlow
Hi-Tech Solutions
Rian Bahran
U.S. DOE
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Reactors
Ross Radel
Chief Technology Officer
SHINE
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