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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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The transformation of the NRC: 50 years of commissioners
The dust is beginning to settle following the whirlwind of changes at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission over the past year, and 2025 ultimately may be viewed as a transformative year, as well as the year the NRC celebrated its golden anniversary. The 12 months of that milestone year brought more change to the agency in its composition, its mandate, and its relationship to the executive branch than any comparable period in the preceding four decades.
Now at 51 years and counting, the NRC is working with a full commission and issuing new rulemakings to both regulate and support the next round of nuclear deployments. With the turbulence of 2025 still fresh in our minds, Nuclear News decided it was a good time to revisit the professional backgrounds of all 42 NRC commissioners who have served over the agency’s 50-year history to see how the composition of the commission has evolved over time.
Educational Session|Panel|Sponsored by Nuclear HR and Working Group Community Practices
Monday, August 7, 2023|3:30–5:00PM EDT|Calusa 9
Knowledge Manager:
Shahrukh Nasim Khan
DEI: Innovative DE&I Trends:
As companies strive to build a workplace that is inclusive and welcoming, it's essential to recognize the critical role DE&I plays in attracting and retaining top talent. In this presentation, we will explore the benefits of a strong DE&I program, the challenges of implementing DE&I actions at a local level, and provide practical advice and best practices for creating effective DE&I experiences.
DEI & Leadership Development Roundtable
This roundtable discussion will be held by the DEI and Leadership Development Leads who will ask and answer questions about both topics. This is meant to be an interactive and engaging 45 minutes to listen and learn with industry peers.
Cornell Johnson
Head of DEI, Centuri Group Inc.
Zoe King
Consultant and Facilitator, ReadySet
Lori Brady
NEI
Kaitlin Giles
Southern
Nicole Cady
Senior HR Business Partner, Constellation
Lisa Hopper
