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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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Oklo’s Isotope Test Reactor achieves criticality
Oklo’s Groves Isotope Test Reactor became the fifth Department of Energy–authorized reactor to achieve criticality under the agency’s authorization process, it was announced earlier today.
Criticality was reached at 9:19 p.m. (EDT) on Wednesday at the company’s Groves facility in Lockhart, Texas, according to the DOE.
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.
