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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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Center for Used Fuel Research: Building confidence in storage and transport
Used nuclear fuel storage and transportation have reached a critical juncture.
Dozens of utilities need reliable data on how used nuclear fuel performs in dry storage casks and canisters to extend regulatory licenses at sites across the United States. Likewise, the Department of Energy expects to take ownership of the used nuclear fuel—termed “spent nuclear fuel” in the laws and regulations governing its stewardship—and transfer it to one or more federal staging facilities for management and disposition.
Meanwhile, dozens of reactor companies are testing prototypes of advanced reactors and advanced reactor fuels. Eventually, regulators and industry must also verify the safety and security of storage methods for these advanced fuel types.
To help address these challenges, the DOE established the Center for Used Fuel Research (CUFR) in January 2026 for work related to the long-term storage and transport of used nuclear fuel.
November 15–18, 2026
Phoenix, AZ|Arizona Grand Resort & Spa
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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.
ATH 2026 Call for Papers
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Organized by the American Nuclear Society Thermal Hydraulics Division, this embedded topical meeting is the eighth in a growing series featuring peer-reviewed, full-length technical papers covering recent advances in thermal hydraulics. Authors and presenters are cordially invited to participate in this event to exchange ideas and knowledge, develop strong relationships across organizations, and establish collaborations to solve challenging problems.
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