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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.
August 16–20, 2026
Deploying Sustainable Nuclear Fuel Cycles
Chicago, IL|Westin Chicago River North
Global is a series of international conferences covering whole aspects of nuclear technology including the front end and back end of the fuel cycle and reactor systems. The conference is a forum for the discussion of the scientific, technical, social, and regulatory aspects of the nuclear fuel cycle. Topics include advanced nuclear fuel cycles, advanced reactors, novel uses of nuclear technology, fuel and waste management, safety, safeguards and nonproliferation, security (both physical and cyber), economics, institutional and legal aspects, consent-based siting, environmental remediation and decommissioning, and workforce training. The conference will appeal to an international audience as an opportunity to share information across programmatic, disciplinary, and international boundaries. Intended participants and audiences include personnel working on all aspects of the nuclear fuel cycle. The theme of the 2026 Global Conference is “Deploying Sustainable Nuclear Fuel Cycles.” With the many new developments in nuclear over the past decade, we look forward to an exciting and productive event!
Organized by ANS with support from
Nima AshkeboussiGlobal Laser Enrichment
Min Hoon BaikKAERI
Kaushik BanerjeeDOE
Drew DeWaltGeneral Matter
Karen FiliUtilities Service Alliance (USA)
Jared JohnsonORNL
Paul KearnsArgonne National Laboratory
Christina LeggettOklo
Dan LeistikowCentrus Energy
Michael MarohlSargent & Lundy
Ed Petit de MangeOklo
Edward McGinnisCurio
Mary NeumayrUrenco
Jean-Luc PalayerOrano USA
Craig PiercyANS
Ross RadelSHINE
Kenji TakeshitaInstitute of Science Tokyo
Enhance your visibility at the Global 2026 by becoming a sponsor. All sponsors are recognized on the meeting website and in promotional communication, acknowledged at the Opening Plenary and on signage displayed throughout the meeting. Sponsorship packages are limited. Act now to reserve yours early. Download the Prospectus
