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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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The deadline arrives: Checking in on the Reactor Pilot Program
On May 23, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14301, “Reforming Nuclear Reactor Testing at the DOE,” which instructed the Department of Energy to create a Reactor Pilot Program (RPP)—a new system in which companies could pursue DOE authorization to build and test their first-of-a-kind nuclear technologies. EO 14301 set an ambitious goal for that program: three reactors achieving criticality by July 4, 2026.
ANS has secured a discounted room rate at the Westin Hotels & Resorts as part of our conference agreement. To help keep event costs as low as possible, please book your accommodations through the official ANS reservation process and within the conference room block.
ANS does not partner with third-party housing providers, and no outside company is authorized to book hotel rooms on our behalf. If you are contacted by a company regarding hotel reservations or conference participation, please treat it as suspicious and contact the ANS Conferences Team at conferences@ans.org.
Nightly Room Rates: $269 + tax
Hotel Block Deadline: July 24th, 2026 by 5PM CST
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Address: 320 North Dearborn Street,Chicago, IL 60654
CHECK-IN: 4:00 PM
CHECK-OUT: 12:00PM
Minimum Age to Check in: 21
Smoke-free facility
Valet Parking Daily: $86 nightly
Self-Parking: The Greenway Garage (58 W. Kinzie, Chicago, IL 60654- $65 nightly
Pets Welcome: Maximum Pet Weight 40lbs
Chicago O'Hare International Airport- 16.2 miles
Chicago Midway International Airport- 11.3 miles
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