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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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NRC proposes security regulation changes
In 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14300, “‘Ordering the Reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission,” which directs the NRC to conduct a sweeping, multifaceted overhaul of its structure, culture, and regulations with the aim of facilitating increased deployment of new nuclear technologies and capacity.
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