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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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Reactor criticality, states’ new nuclear plans among NECX 2026 highlights
The second day of the Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX 2026) kicked off with success stories on the start-up and state levels.
In Wednesday’s opening plenary session, representatives of three of the four companies that reached criticality on or before Executive Order 14301’s July 4 target date—Aalo Atomics, Antares Nuclear, and Deployable Energy—talked about the run-up to meeting the deadline. Following the opener, officials from Kentucky, New York, and Utah discussed ambitious plans to expand nuclear power in their respective states.
Plenary Session
Tuesday, May 7, 2024|8:00–9:30AM MDT|Sweeney F
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Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion is beneficial because of the efficient energy that can be produced from small amounts of fuel. Both the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) are planning exciting new missions that will be discussed on the opening day of the Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space conference. Join us to the learn the latest news and future plans for these missions.
