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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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With more than six decades as a top-ranked program in its rearview, the Department of Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics (NEEP) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is hardly slowing down. In fact, NEEP is continuing to grow and develop its faculty, curriculum, and research.
Plenary Session|Panel
Wednesday, August 19, 2026|9:00–10:00AM CDT|Grand Ballroom A
While the nuclear industry has a strong supply chain for low enriched uranium (LEU), the move toward LEU+ and HALEU (High Assay Low Enriched Uranium) has required investment and navigation through regulatory differences in moving toward higher enrichment levels (up to <20%). This plenary session will cover the front end of the nuclear fuel cycle covering challenges and opportunities from the perspective of the nuclear industry.
Jared Johnson
ORNL
Mary Neumayr
Head of Government Affairs-US
Urenco
Dan Leistikow
Vice President, Corporate Communications
Centrus Energy
Drew DeWalt
Co-Founder
General Matter
Nima Ashkeboussi
Vice President for Government Relations and Communications
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