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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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NRC cooperating with Coast Guard, Marine Minerals Administration
Within the past month, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has signed memorandums of understanding to increase its cooperation with two U.S. maritime organizations. In late June, the NRC signed an MOU with the U.S. Coast Guard to strengthen coordination on civilian maritime nuclear projects, including floating nuclear power plants and civilian nuclear propulsion. On July 21, the NRC signed an MOU with the newly formed Marine Minerals Administration (MMA) to improve cooperation regarding potential future nuclear projects on the Outer Continental Shelf.
April 9–13, 2017
Creating a Safe and Secure Energy Future for Generations to Come-Driving Toward Long-Term Storage and Disposal
Charlotte, NC|Westin
The IHLRWM 2017 Conference will be hosted at the The Westin Charlotte Hotel, April 9 - 12, 2017. All meeting activities, plenary sessions and technical sessions will be held at the hotel (unless otherwise noted). To make hotel accommodations, go to Westin Charlotte Hotel or call 1-866-847-4148 no later than Sunday, March 19, 2017. In order to receive the special group discounted rate of $209, mention that you are attending the International High-Level Radioactive Waste Management Conference. Government rate is sold out. Reservations made after Sunday, March 19, 2017 will be subject to prevailing rates and availability. Hotel Information: The Westin Charlotte 601 South College Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Reservations: 1-866-837-4148
Honorary Chairs:
Jir (Managing Director, Radioactive Waste Repository Authority)
Piet Zuidema (Executive Board Member, NAGRA)
General Co-Chairs:
Pierre Oneid (Senior Vice President & Chief Nuclear Officer, Holtec International)
Rod Baltzer (President & CEO, Waste Control Specialists)
Program Chairs:
Brady Hanson (Staff Scientist, Pacific NW National Laboratory)
Christi Leigh (Sandia National Laboratories)
