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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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DOE approves Xcimer’s laser fusion power plant design
The Department of Energy has approved Xcimer Energy's Athena fusion power plant preconceptual technical design. With this milestone achieved, the Denver, Colo.-based company is now moving forward with its plans to develop economical laser inertial confinement fusion using two beamlines, gas laser technology, and a molten salt fusion chamber.
The National Ignition Facility at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory demonstrated net energy gain from inertial confinement fusion in 2022 using solid-state glass lasers and 192 beamlines.
February 27–March 2, 2017
Cape Canaveral, FL|Orlando Airport Marriott Lakeside
Book your room reservation at the Orlando Airport Marriott Lakeside. Group rates are $179.00 plus applicable tax. Reservations can be made at 407-851-9000, advise that you are with the Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space Conference to secure the group rate. Group rates are available from February 24 - March 4, 2017, and must be booked by January 26, 2017.
Honorary Chair:
Bob Wham (Pu-238 Tech Integration Manager, Oak Ridge National Laboratory)
General Chair:
Dave Depaoli (Oak Ridge National Laboratory)
Program Chairs:
Jeff Katalenich (Scientist, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory)
Jorge Navarro (Engineer, Idaho National Laboratory)
