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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.
Executive Session|Panel
Tuesday, June 13, 2023|10:00–11:45AM EDT|Marriott 7/8
Session Chairs:
Craig H. Piercy (Executive Director / CEO, ANS)
John Starkey (Director of Public Policy, ANS)
All beneficial applications of nuclear technology -- energy, medicine, space, and industrial -- are tied inextricably to federal, state, and international laws, regulations, and funding. However, the larger geopolitical environment in which policy is made seems to change daily. Join a distinguished group of panelists from across the nuclear policymaking sphere as they dig into the major issues of the day and shed light on the longer-term implications.
John Kotek
Senior Vice President of Policy Development and Public Affairs
NEI
Amy Roma
Partner
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe
Brad Williams
Idaho National Laboratory, Detailee on Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Todd Abrajano
President and CEO
United States Nuclear Industry Council (USNIC)
Jackie Siebens
Director of Policy and External Affairs, Oklo, Inc.
Craig Piercy
CEO
ANS
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