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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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Second round of Launch Pad selections includes eight newcomers
The National Reactor Innovation Center at Idaho National Laboratory has announced 13 project selections across 12 companies for the Nuclear Energy Launch Pad, a Department of Energy–led program that integrates reactor and fuel facility authorization, testing, and deployment support for private nuclear developers.
The Launch Pad emerged from the Reactor Pilot Program and Fuel Line Pilot Program.
According to INL, projects selected include reactor development and nuclear fuel cycle advancements, including fabrication, enrichment, and conversion technologies.
Executive Session|Panel
Wednesday, June 15, 2022|8:30–9:45AM PDT|Pacific A
Session Chair:
Craig Piercy (American Nuclear Society)
Session Organizer:
John Starkey (American Nuclear Society)
While the war in Ukraine continues to unfold, the conflict has already spawned seismic shifts in energy geopolitics. This session will begin with a review of nuclear-related events in Ukraine and lessons learned about the media coverage, then shift to an exploration of the short- and long-term consequences for the global nuclear enterprise and the U.S. role in it.
Paul Murphy
Founder and Managing Director, Murphy Energy & Infrastructure Consulting, LLC
Carol Berrigan
Nuclear Energy Institute
Amy Roma
Partner
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe
Phillipe Costes
Senior Advisor, World Nuclear Association
Andrew Kuchins
Director and Senior Fellow, Russia and Eurasia Program, Center for Strategic and International Studies
Fiona Rayment
Chief Scientist and Technology Officer, National Nuclear Laboratory
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