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2026 Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
Standards Program
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Browns Ferry’s reactors receive subsequent license renewals
The operating licenses for the three boiling water reactors at Browns Ferry nuclear power plant, in Athens, Ala., have each been renewed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for an additional 20 years. The reactors, operated by the Tennessee Valley Authority, are now licensed to operate until December 2053 for Unit 1, June 2054 for Unit 2, and July 2056 for Unit 3.
February 1–4, 2015
Jacksonville, FL|Hyatt Regency Jacksonville-Riverfront
The Hyatt Regency Jacksonville-Riverfront, Jacksonville, FL, is the location of the Conference on Nuclear Training and Education (CONTE 2015), where all meeting activities and technical sessions will be held. Make your room reservation now! The special rate for the conference is $170. A limited number of rooms are reserved at this rate. To secure a room please contact the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville-Riverfront by booking online 24/7 at Hyatt Regency Jacksonville-Riverfront or by calling (904) 588-1234, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST. Reservations must be made by Friday, January 9, 2015, or before the group rooms are sold out, so do not delay. Prevailing rates may apply after this date or when the group rooms are sold out, whichever occurs first. Rooms are subject to availability.
General Chair:
Michael Balduzzi (Sr. VP Nuclear Operations, Tennessee Valley Authority)
Program Chairs:
Jane LeClair (COO, National Cybersecurity Institute)
Gregg Ludlam (Director of Fleet Operations Training, Exelon Nuclear)
