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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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The human factor in licensing and operating the next generation of nuclear plants
As human factors specialists working at the intersection of human performance and nuclear operations, we are witnessing one of the nuclear sector’s most significant transitions in decades. The emergence of small modular reactors, microreactors, and other advanced designs is reshaping the industry’s landscape. Digital instrumentation and controls, passive safety systems, and increased automation are creating opportunities for greater safety margins and more flexible operation. These same features also fundamentally redefine what it means to “operate” a nuclear plant. Interactions among human roles, automation, and passive systems shape how people maintain awareness, exercise judgment, and intervene when necessary. These developments affect both operational realities and the regulatory foundations on which nuclear safety is built.
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Duke Energy is a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C. The company has approximately 51,000 megawatts of generating capacity in the Carolinas, Midwest and Florida, providing electricity to 7.8 million customers. This includes 11 nuclear generating units in the Carolinas providing nearly 11,000 megawatts of reliable, carbon-free electricity. Natural gas distribution services serve more than 1.6 million customers in Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee and the Carolinas. Duke Energy is transforming its customers’ experience, modernizing the energy grid, generating cleaner energy and expanding natural gas infrastructure to create a smarter energy future for the customers and communities it serves.
Join one of the manned informal booth times slots below. Talk directly to recruiters from Duke Energy and ask questions about the organization and positions available.
Thursday April 8
Visit Booth 11:00 - 11:45 AM - Overview of Information Systems Design & Engineering in Nuclear Energy
Visit Booth12:00 - 12:45 PM - Open Booth Q&A Session with Janet Aremu-Cole and Giovanni Fiorillo
Visit Booth2:00 - 2:45 PM - Nuclear Plant Operations and Emergency Preparedness
Visit Booth3:00 - 4:30 PM - Internships, Nuclear Engineering and Operator roles
Friday April 9
Visit Booth 11:00 - 12:30 PM - Engineering Support – General Manager Q&A
Visit Booth1:30 - 2:30 PM - Duke Energy Info Session
Visit Booth3:00 - 4:30 PM - Live Q&A on Nuclear Fuel Engineering Overview
Friday, April 9, 2021|11:30AM–12:30PM (12:30–1:30PM EDT)
Saturday, April 10, 2021|11:00AM–12:00PM (12:00–1:00PM EDT)
