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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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The transformation of the NRC: 50 years of commissioners
The dust is beginning to settle following the whirlwind of changes at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission over the past year, and 2025 ultimately may be viewed as a transformative year, as well as the year the NRC celebrated its golden anniversary. The 12 months of that milestone year brought more change to the agency in its composition, its mandate, and its relationship to the executive branch than any comparable period in the preceding four decades.
Now at 51 years and counting, the NRC is working with a full commission and issuing new rulemakings to both regulate and support the next round of nuclear deployments. With the turbulence of 2025 still fresh in our minds, Nuclear News decided it was a good time to revisit the professional backgrounds of all 42 NRC commissioners who have served over the agency’s 50-year history to see how the composition of the commission has evolved over time.
Hotel Reservation Notice
ANS has secured a discounted room rate at the Hilton Denver City Center as part of our conference agreement. To help keep event costs as low as possible, please book your accommodations through the official ANS reservation process and within the conference room block.
ANS does not partner with third-party housing providers, and no outside company is authorized to book hotel rooms on our behalf. If you are contacted by a company regarding hotel reservations or conference participation, please treat it as suspicious and contact the ANS Conferences Team at conferences@ans.org.
Nightly Room Rates: $215 + tax
Hotel Block Deadline: July 29, 2027
HOTEL LINK COMING SOON!
Address: 1701 California Street, Denver, CO 80202
CHECK-IN: 4:00 PM
CHECK-OUT: 11:00 AM
Minimum age to register: 21
Smoke-free facility
Valet Parking: $64 per night with in/out privileges
Day Parking: $35 with no in/out privleges
There are several non-affiliated self-parking options within a block of the Hilton as low as $10 daily.
Pets Welcome: Maximum Pet Weight 75lbs (non-refundable fee: $50)
Our conference location sits at an elevation of approximately 5280 feet. At higher altitudes, the air is thinner, which can affect breathing and hydration. Here are a few tips to help you prepare:
We want you to feel comfortable and enjoy your experience, so plan ahead and take care of yourself!
Property direction: 26.0 mi SW
Airport Phone: +1 303-342-2000
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Subway Station: Union Station
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