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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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August 2026
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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.
Keynotes Session|Panel
Friday, April 17, 2026|8:00–9:00AM CDT|RUDR Forum
This plenary brings together leading voices from academia, government, and the national laboratory system to explore how nuclear energy can meet the demands of a rapidly changing world. Speakers will examine the technical, regulatory, and policy challenges shaping the next generation of nuclear.
Kathryn Huff
Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics Chair
Univ. Wisconsin, Madison
Tammy Ma
Director
Livermore Institute for Fusion Technology (LIFT)
Warren Miller
TAMU