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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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Center for Used Fuel Research: Building confidence in storage and transport
Used nuclear fuel storage and transportation have reached a critical juncture.
Dozens of utilities need reliable data on how used nuclear fuel performs in dry storage casks and canisters to extend regulatory licenses at sites across the United States. Likewise, the Department of Energy expects to take ownership of the used nuclear fuel—termed “spent nuclear fuel” in the laws and regulations governing its stewardship—and transfer it to one or more federal staging facilities for management and disposition.
Meanwhile, dozens of reactor companies are testing prototypes of advanced reactors and advanced reactor fuels. Eventually, regulators and industry must also verify the safety and security of storage methods for these advanced fuel types.
To help address these challenges, the DOE established the Center for Used Fuel Research (CUFR) in January 2026 for work related to the long-term storage and transport of used nuclear fuel.
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Atlantis/Discovery/Columbia (Marriott)|Session Chair: Mark Lefebvre
Monday, May 5, 2025|1:00–2:40PM CDT
Atlantis/Discovery/Columbia (Marriott)|Session Chair: Tyler Steiner
Monday, May 5, 2025|3:15–4:55PM CDT
Atlantis/Discovery/Columbia (Marriott)|Session Chair: Gregory Fedor
Tuesday, May 6, 2025|10:00–11:40AM CDT
Salon EF (Marriott)|Session Chair: Mark Lefebvre
Wednesday, May 7, 2025|1:00–2:40PM CDT
Wednesday, May 7, 2025|3:15–4:55PM CDT
Salon EF (Marriott)|Session Chair: Carl E. Sandifer
Monday, May 5, 2025|10:00–11:40AM CDT
Salon EF (Marriott)|Session Chair: David Frate
Salon EF (Marriott)|Session Chair: Allen Guzik
Salon EF (Marriott)|Session Chair: Lauren Clayman
Panel|Atlantis/Discovery/Columbia (Marriott)|Session Chair: June Zakrajsek
Tuesday, May 6, 2025|1:00–2:40PM CDT
Salon EF (Marriott)|Session Chair: Colleen Van Lear
Salon EF (Marriott)|Session Chair: Andrea Marchica
Tuesday, May 6, 2025|3:15–4:55PM CDT
Salon EF (Marriott)|Session Chairs: Chris Whiting, Emily Hsu
Wednesday, May 7, 2025|10:00–11:40AM CDT
SPOC B (Space & Rocket Center)|Session Chair: Mitchell Rodriguez
Panel|Atlantis/Discovery/Columbia (Marriott)|Session Chair: Michael G. Houts
SPOC B (Space & Rocket Center)|Session Chair: Jason Cassibry
SPOC A (Space & Rocket Center)|Session Chair: Will Grier
SPOC A (Space & Rocket Center)|Session Chair: David Manzella
SPOC B (Space & Rocket Center)|Session Chair: Jarvis Caffrey
SPOC B (Space & Rocket Center)|Session Chair: Doug Burns
Panel|SPOC A (Space & Rocket Center)|Session Chair: Julia E. Cline
SPOC B (Space & Rocket Center)|Session Chair: Joel Krakower
Atlantis/Discovery/Columbia (Marriott)|Session Chair: Kurt Polzin
SPOC B (Space & Rocket Center)|Session Chair: Tim Duquette
Panel|Atlantis/Discovery/Columbia (Marriott)|Session Chair: Ron S. Faibish
SPOC B (Space & Rocket Center)|Session Chair: Jason Reynolds
Panel|Atlantis/Discovery/Columbia (Marriott)|Session Chair: Michael Schoenfeld
SPOC B (Space & Rocket Center)|Session Chair: James Maddox
SPOC A (Space & Rocket Center)|Session Chair: George Williams
Salon EF (Marriott)|Session Chair: Elora Kurz
