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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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Second round of Launch Pad selections includes eight newcomers
The National Reactor Innovation Center at Idaho National Laboratory has announced 13 project selections across 12 companies for the Nuclear Energy Launch Pad, a Department of Energy–led program that integrates reactor and fuel facility authorization, testing, and deployment support for private nuclear developers.
The Launch Pad emerged from the Reactor Pilot Program and Fuel Line Pilot Program.
According to INL, projects selected include reactor development and nuclear fuel cycle advancements, including fabrication, enrichment, and conversion technologies.
Technical Session|Panel|Reprocessing and Fuel Conditioning
Tuesday, August 18, 2026|1:30–3:15PM CDT|Grand Ballroom A
The recycling of used nuclear fuel has a number of benefits for the nuclear fuel cycle but also a number of challenges. Key challenges include the high cost of recycling, proliferation concerns, and final disposal options for generated waste. This panel will examine the mix of technical, socio-economic, and political considerations and what has changed recently that may pave the way for recycling in the future.
Ken Marsden
INL
Ross Radel
Chief Technology Officer
SHINE
Michael Koehl
Curio Energy
Sven Bader
Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)
Washiya Tadahiro
JAEA
