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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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Two steps forward for U.K. advanced nuclear
This week, two significant announcements have emerged from the United Kingdom’s advanced reactor sector.
On June 14, Rolls-Royce, the United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory, and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency announced that they had signed two trilateral memorandums of cooperation to collaborate on “advanced modular reactor (AMR) technology, specifically high-temperature gas-cooled reactors (HTGR), and the coated particle fuel these reactors will use.”
Separately, on June 16, Bellevue, Wash.–based TerraPower announced that its Natrium reactor design has been formally submitted for U.K. regulatory review. The company also announced the formation of a new subsidiary, TerraPower UK Ltd.
August 14–17, 2016
Delivering the Nuclear Promise
Amelia Island, FL|Omni Amelia Island Plantation
The 2016 Utility Working Conference & Vendor Technology Expo will be hosted at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort in Amelia Island, FL from August 14-17. All meeting activities, plenary sessions, technical sessions and exhibits and will be held at the hotel (unless otherwise noted). Hotel room block and registration is now open! The special group rate for the conference starts at $165+. A limited number of rooms are reserved at this rate. Reservation Link: Omni Amelia Island Resort Hotel Information: Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort 39 Beach Lagoon Road Amelia Island, Florida 32034 Reservations must be made by Friday, July 15, 2016 , or before the group rooms are sold out. Prevailing hotel rates may apply after this date or when the group rooms are sold out, whichever occurs first. **PLEASE NOTE: ALL room cancellations must be made before JULY 22, 2016 (3 weeks out) in order to avoid forfeiter of your deposit.**
General Chair:
Scot Greenlee (Sr. VP, Engineering & Technical Services, Exelon Nuclear)
Assistant General Chair:
Donald Hoffman (President/CEO, EXCEL Services Corporation)
Program Chair:
Dan Doran (Director of Engineering, Exelon Nuclear)
Assistant Program Chairs:
Shann Coleman (Manager - Strategic Nuclear Alliances and Variable Resources, Duke Energy)
Vince Gilbert (Chief Knowledge Officer, EXCEL Services Corporation)
Mike Spellman (Control Room Supervisor, Duke Energy)
