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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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The human factor in licensing and operating the next generation of nuclear plants
As human factors specialists working at the intersection of human performance and nuclear operations, we are witnessing one of the nuclear sector’s most significant transitions in decades. The emergence of small modular reactors, microreactors, and other advanced designs is reshaping the industry’s landscape. Digital instrumentation and controls, passive safety systems, and increased automation are creating opportunities for greater safety margins and more flexible operation. These same features also fundamentally redefine what it means to “operate” a nuclear plant. Interactions among human roles, automation, and passive systems shape how people maintain awareness, exercise judgment, and intervene when necessary. These developments affect both operational realities and the regulatory foundations on which nuclear safety is built.
Educational Session|Panel|Sponsored by Alternate Revenue Streams
Monday, August 9, 2021|10:30AM–5:00PM EDT |Calusa 4-5
Track Organizers:
Ken Thomas (INL)
Ken Lowery (Southern Company)
Knowledge Manager:
Maxwell Daniels (Mission Support and Test Services)
Student Intern:
Matthew Hageman (Oregon State Univ.)
This session will present an array of potential alternate product streams available to nuclear power plants and the value proposition, including projected revenue, for those options. Several utilities are sponsoring pilot projects and these projects will be described, along with interactive discussions on how these opportunities can translate to other nuclear operators.
Richard Boardman
INL
Jack Cadogan
Paul Talbot
Alan Scheanwald
Energy Harbor
Dan Ludwig
Xcel Energy
Uuganbayar Otgonbaatar
Exelon
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