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Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
September 8–11, 2025
Atlanta, GA|Atlanta Marriott Marquis
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Educational Session|Panel|Innovation Roles for Nuclear
Monday, August 8, 2022|10:30AM–12:00PM EDT|Banyan 3
Session Chair:
Mark Campagna (USN-R)
Session Organizer:
Track Organizer:
Ken Lowery (Southern Nuclear)
Knowledge Manager:
Mikayla Florez (Comanche Peak)
The objective of this session is to review existing innovative nuclear industry methods now available & being implemented elsewhere; the result would be guidance so that current fleets NPP assets could be more effectively utilized. Areas to be examined include: (1) ) new fuel & material applications; (2) engineering & construction innovations ; (3) AI technology used for operations enhancement-including simulation; (4) digital technology; (5) security staff efficiency improvements; (6) and Emergency planning arrangements. Plans for panel composition for this session are to invite industry stakeholders that represent key NPP operators, Vendors and/or government - regulators to review relevant details, present various methods, and share achieved results.
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