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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.
Hall of Champions |7:00–9:00PM CDT
Bethancourt Ballroom |9:00–10:30PM CDT
Gates Ballroom |9:00AM–5:00PM CDT
Gates Ballroom & MSC 2406 |10:30–10:45AM CDT
RUDR 301 |12:00–1:00PM CDT
RUDR 601 |12:00–1:00PM CDT
Gates Ballroom & MSC 2406 |2:15–2:30PM CDT
Gates Ballroom & MSC 2406 |3:30–3:45PM CDT
Aggie Park |6:00–10:00PM CDT
RUDR 701 |12:00–1:00PM CDT
Aggie Spirit Lawn |4:15–6:15PM CDT
RUDR 601 |7:00–9:00PM CDT
