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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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The deadline arrives: Checking in on the Reactor Pilot Program
On May 23, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14301, “Reforming Nuclear Reactor Testing at the DOE,” which instructed the Department of Energy to create a Reactor Pilot Program (RPP)—a new system in which companies could pursue DOE authorization to build and test their first-of-a-kind nuclear technologies. EO 14301 set an ambitious goal for that program: three reactors achieving criticality by July 4, 2026.
Friday, April 14, 2023|8:00–9:30AM EDT
Hilton Ballroom
This event is presented by Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
The Torchbearer is an iconic symbol at the University of Tennessee that represents lighting the way for others through leadership and service. This breakfast plenary will cover how those about to enter the industry can serve and become leaders in the community. Additionally, this plenary will provide advice for early professionals as the workforce shifts to the next generation of nuclear scientists and engineers.
Dr. Larry Satkowiak
Lisa Marshall
Jeremy Mettler
Julie Ezold