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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.
Career Fair Session
Saturday, April 10, 2021|12:00–1:00PM EDT
View Profile for Duke Energy
Session Chair:
Tim Thompson (Duke Energy)
Alternate Chair:
Ishita Trivedi
Session Organizer:
Edward Chen (NC State Univ.)
Track Organizer:
Session Producers:
Anna Isom (NC State Univ.)
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.
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Presentation Video (Visible to Attendees) — Duke Energy Control Room Simulator
Presentation Video (Visible to Attendees) — Control Room Glasstop Simulator
