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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.
Technical Session|Panel|Panels
Saturday, April 18, 2026|10:45–11:45AM CDT|MSC 2404
Session Chair:
Karl Gomez
Alternate Chair:
Vincent Su
Session Organizer:
Carlo Dal Colletto (TAMU)
This panel focuses on the emerging nuclear renaissance in Texas, one of the most active states for new nuclear development and policy. It explores why Texas has become a focal point for nuclear energy development, what specific projects and proposals are underway, what the regulatory and market environment looks like, and how Texas's unique energy market (ERCOT) creates both opportunities and challenges for nuclear deployment. The panel will also discuss how Texas can serve as a model for the broader national nuclear revival.
Pavel Tsvetkov
Texas A&M University
Jarred Shaffer
Erik Walker
Last Energy
Mesut Uzman
Fermi America
Jonathan Scherr
Natura Resources
Rusty Towell
Abilene Christian University