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Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
September 8–11, 2025
Atlanta, GA|Atlanta Marriott Marquis
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Deep Space: The new frontier of radiation controls
In commercial nuclear power, there has always been a deliberate tension between the regulator and the utility owner. The regulator fundamentally exists to protect the worker, and the utility, to make a profit. It is a win-win balance.
From the U.S. nuclear industry has emerged a brilliantly successful occupational nuclear safety record—largely the result of an ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) process that has driven exposure rates down to what only a decade ago would have been considered unthinkable. In the U.S. nuclear industry, the system has accomplished an excellent, nearly seamless process that succeeds to the benefit of both employee and utility owner.
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At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Va., BWXT provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for national security, clean energy, environmental remediation, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With approximately 6,700 employees, BWXT has 12 major operating sites in the U.S. and Canada. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental remediation and nuclear operations management at more than a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. Follow us on Twitter at @BWXTech and learn more at www.bwxt.com.
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Join one of the staffed informal booth times slots below. Talk directly to engineers, scientists, and recruiters from BWX Technologies and ask questions about the organization and positions available.
Thursday, April 8
11:00AM - 12:00 PM EDT - Intern Experience at BWXT Visit Booth
12:00 - 1:00 PM EDT - Advanced Technologies, LLC Overview Visit Booth
1:00 - 2:00 PM EDT - Live Q&A Session Visit Booth
2:00 - 3:00 PM EDT - Nuclear Fuel Service Overview Visit Booth
3:00 - 4:00 PM EDT - BWXT General Q&A Live Session Visit Booth
4:00 - 5:00 PM EDT - BWXT Space Nuclear Propulsion Work Visit Booth
Friday, April 9
11:00AM - 12:00 PM EDT - Live Q&A Session Visit Booth
12:00 - 1:00 PM EDT - Nuclear Operations Group Overview Visit Booth
1:00 - 2:00 PM EDT - BWXT Medical Overview Visit Booth
2:00 - 3:00 PM EDT - Live Q&A Session Visit Booth
Saturday, April 10
3:00 - 4:00 PM EDT - Survey Results and Price Drawing Visit Booth
