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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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Wendelstein 7-X designing 2-MW gyrotrons to upgrade heating system
The Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics (IPP) announced yesterday that it is developing 2-MW gyrotrons to be used as the main plasma heating system of the Wendelstein 7-X (W7-X).
W7-X, located at IPP, is currently the largest superconducting stellarator facility in the world. The project conducts research aimed at filling key knowledge and technology gaps for developing a stellarator-based power plant.
May 9–13, 2027
15th International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Plant Instrumentation, Control, & Human-Machine Interface Technologies and the 9th International Symposium on Future I&C for Nuclear Power Plants
Salt Lake City, UT|Hilton Salt Lake City Center
This conference marks a premier milestone as the joint conference of 15th International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Plant Instrumentation, Control & Human-Machine Interface Technologies (NPIC&HMIT 2027) and 9th International Symposium on Future I&C for Nuclear Power Plants (ISOFIC 2027).
Organized by the Human Factors, Instrumentation & Controls Divisions (HFICD) of American Nuclear Society (ANS) and the Korean Nuclear Society (KNS), this joint meeting serves as the definitive global forum for nuclear I&C and human factors engineering professionals. This collaboration brings together industry leaders, academic researchers, and regulatory experts to explore the current state of technology, exchange critical insights, and shape the future of the field.
