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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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Reactor criticality, states’ new nuclear plans among NECX 2026 highlights
The second day of the Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX 2026) kicked off with success stories on the start-up and state levels.
In Wednesday’s opening plenary session, representatives of three of the four companies that reached criticality on or before Executive Order 14301’s July 4 target date—Aalo Atomics, Antares Nuclear, and Deployable Energy—talked about the run-up to meeting the deadline. Following the opener, officials from Kentucky, New York, and Utah discussed ambitious plans to expand nuclear power in their respective states.
Thursday, April 16, 2026|8:00AM–12:00PM CDT
(FULL)
Price: $15
Capacity: 30 (Please note that participation in the tour is limited to registered conference attendees who are part of the technical program or career fair. Guest attendance is not permitted.)
Visit Texas A&M's 1 MW TRIGA reactor at the Nuclear Science Center, the Accelerator Laboratory which hosts 5 particle accelerators designed to study ion irradiation effects, and the Heat Transfer Systems Laboratory which is equipped with a 150 kW steam supply to investigate passive cooling systems.
Restrictions: US citizen with proof of ID required.
