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Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
September 8–11, 2025
Atlanta, GA|Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Standards Program
The Standards Committee is responsible for the development and maintenance of voluntary consensus standards that address the design, analysis, and operation of components, systems, and facilities related to the application of nuclear science and technology. Find out What’s New, check out the Standards Store, or Get Involved today!
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Hash Hashemian: Visionary leadership
As Dr. Hashem M. “Hash” Hashemian prepares to step into his term as President of the American Nuclear Society, he is clear that he wants to make the most of this unique moment.
A groundswell in public approval of nuclear is finding a home in growing governmental support that is backed by a tailwind of technological innovation. “Now is a good time to be in nuclear,” Hashemian said, as he explained the criticality of this moment and what he hoped to accomplish as president.
Pacific Basin Nuclear Conference 2024 (PBNC)
Dr. Radford is the Deputy VP of Science & Technology (S&T) at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (formerly Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd.). Darren has over 30 years of experience in R&D and as the Deputy VP he is responsible for delivery of the S&T Mission (>1000 staff), and the strategic direction of the laboratory.
CNL is Canada’s premier nuclear S&T organization and is a world leader in developing peaceful and innovative applications from nuclear technology. Through Vision 2030, the strategic priorities of CNL are to restore and protect Canada’s environment, provide clean energy technologies for today and tomorrow, and contribute to the health of Canadians.
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