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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.
August 5–8, 2012
Nuclear - Still the One! The Right Business - The Right Results - The Right Way Forward
Hollywood, FL|Westin Diplomat
Pre-registration is closed; please register onsite. The 2012 Utility Working Conference will be held at The Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa, located at 3555 South Ocean Drive, Hollywood, Florida, 33019. The special room rate for the meeting is $149.00 per night (single/double). To take advantage of this reduced rate, reservations must be made by July 12, 2012 - 5:00 PM (EST). Reservations can be made on their website at: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/ans2012 To register by phone for a guest room: 888-627-9057. Attendees must identify themselves as part of the American Nuclear Society to receive the Group rate.
General Chair:
Mike Skaggs (Sr. Vice President, Nuclear Construction, Tennessee Valley Authority)
Program Chair:
Ludwig E. Thibault (GM, Performance Improvement, Tennessee Valley Authority)
