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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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Launching into tomorrow: NRIC guides new era of research and deployment
In June 2025, the Department of Energy announced the Reactor Pilot Program, an authorization pathway that allowed reactor developers to partner with the DOE to get first-of-a-kind (FOAK) reactors built and tested. Soon after, the DOE rolled out a complementary Fuel Line Pilot Program, which aimed to fast-track fuel projects. In all, 20 projects were accepted into the new programs.
Plenary Session
Friday, April 9, 2021|9:45–10:50AM EDT
Session Chair:
Ishita Trivedi (NC State Univ.)
Session Producers:
Edward Chen (NC State Univ.)
Alternate Chair:
You are invited to an exciting plenary session at the annual Virtual ANS Student Conference 2021 (April 9, 2021) as we EMPOWER the young generation with nuclear science and technology. Join us to hear more student opportunities in the nuclear industry from careers, scholarships, and grants point of view. Hear from panelists coming from national labs, venture capitals, industry, and more.
WELCOME INTRODUCTION BY:
Craig H. Piercy ANS Executive Director/CEO
Plenary Speakers:
Leslie DewanFounder,Criticality Capital
Jonathan CoburnSenior Researcher,Sandia National Laboratories
John WagnerDirector,Idaho National Laboratory
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