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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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In transition: Commercializing fusion power
Commercial fusion power is closer than ever. There are now around 30 U.S. fusion companies, several of which claim to be on track to connect to the grid as early as the 2030s.
Tokamak and laser inertial confinement approaches benefit from decades of research at facilities such as the National Ignition Facility (NIF) at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and ITER, with alternative concepts including stellarator, magnetic mirror, and Z-pinch confinement also making notable progress as private and government funding for fusion increases.
February 9–14, 2019
Orlando, FL|Renaissance Orlando At SeaWorld
To make hotel accommodations, go to NPIC&HMIT housing link: Renaissance Orlando At SeaWorld no later than January 18, 2019. In order to receive the special group discounted rate of $219, mention that you are attending the 2019 NPIC&HMIT Conference.
Honorary Chair:
Bradley J. Adams (Vice President - Engineering, Southern Nuclear Operating Company)
General Cochairses:
Daniel Churchman (Fleet Engineering Director, Southern Nuclear Operating Company)
Jason Remer (Director, Life Extension and New Technology, NEI)
Program Cochairses:
Pradeep Ramuhalli (I&C) (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory)
Michael Doster (I&C) (North Carolina State University)
James Turso (I&C) (Pennsylvania State University)
Ron Boring (HFE) (Idaho National Laboratory)
Carol Smidts (HFE) (The Ohio State University)
