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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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The human factor in licensing and operating the next generation of nuclear plants
As human factors specialists working at the intersection of human performance and nuclear operations, we are witnessing one of the nuclear sector’s most significant transitions in decades. The emergence of small modular reactors, microreactors, and other advanced designs is reshaping the industry’s landscape. Digital instrumentation and controls, passive safety systems, and increased automation are creating opportunities for greater safety margins and more flexible operation. These same features also fundamentally redefine what it means to “operate” a nuclear plant. Interactions among human roles, automation, and passive systems shape how people maintain awareness, exercise judgment, and intervene when necessary. These developments affect both operational realities and the regulatory foundations on which nuclear safety is built.
November 17–21, 2024
Orlando, FL|Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld
Thank you for participating in the 2024 ANS Winter Conference and Advances in Thermal Hydraulics (ATH 2024)!
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Organized by the American Nuclear Society Thermal Hydraulics Division, this embedded topical meeting is the seventh in a growing series featuring peer-reviewed, full-length technical papers, summaries, and abstracts covering recent advances in thermal hydraulics.
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