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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 Supply Chain Challenges & Opportunities
Monday, August 7, 2023|3:30–5:00PM EDT|Banyan 3
Track Organizer:
Tim McAlister
Knowledge Manager:
Elizabeth Pawlak
With increased focus on equipment reliability, the quality of the parts used to maintain equipment is in the crosshairs of the regulators and INPO. Several utilities have implemented parts quality initiatives (PQI) and others are just now at the beginning of the journey. Hear from your industry peers on the challenges they have faced implementing PQI and how they are setting it up to be sustainable for the future.
Marc Tannenbaum
EPRI
Dave Mueller
Paragon
Ben Solich
Westinghouse
Kevin McMonagle
Constellation Power Labs
Jason Brown
TVA
Chad Wolf
Arizona Public Service
Brad Detamore
GE Hitachi
Southern Company
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