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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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* Full conference registration includes access to all sessions, networking and evening events, and admission to the exhibit hall. Your registration also includes breakfast and lunch on select conference days. Please refer to the program schedule to confirm the specific days meals are provided and to explore the full lineup of sessions and activities.
Age requirement policy: The conference is a professional event intended for adult attendees. Individuals under the age of 18 are not permitted to attend.
Registration payment policy: Full payment must be received before an attendee may participate in the conference or access conference events and sessions. Attendees with an outstanding balance will not be permitted entry until payment is made. Payments may be made in advance or onsite during registration hours.
** A guest is as a spouse, significant other, or personal friend of a registered attendee.Guest registration includes access only to the events selected during the registration process. Guests do not have access to conference sessions, workshops, or other attendee-only programming. Business associates, coworkers, employees, or fellow students are not eligible to register as guests.
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