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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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Center for Used Fuel Research: Building confidence in storage and transport
Used nuclear fuel storage and transportation have reached a critical juncture.
Dozens of utilities need reliable data on how used nuclear fuel performs in dry storage casks and canisters to extend regulatory licenses at sites across the United States. Likewise, the Department of Energy expects to take ownership of the used nuclear fuel—termed “spent nuclear fuel” in the laws and regulations governing its stewardship—and transfer it to one or more federal staging facilities for management and disposition.
Meanwhile, dozens of reactor companies are testing prototypes of advanced reactors and advanced reactor fuels. Eventually, regulators and industry must also verify the safety and security of storage methods for these advanced fuel types.
To help address these challenges, the DOE established the Center for Used Fuel Research (CUFR) in January 2026 for work related to the long-term storage and transport of used nuclear fuel.
June 26–30, 2011
Seizing the Opportunity: Nuclear's Bright Future
Hollywood, Florida|The Westin Diplomat
Please Note: For your convenience, the Hotel Reservation Deadline has been extended until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 10, 2011. A limited amount of guest rooms are available at the discounted Group Rate of $229.00. Room will be reserved on a first-come-first served basis. After June 10, 2011, rooms may be available, but at a substantially higher rate. Pre-registration is closed; please register onsite.
General Chair:
Jim Ferland (Westinghouse Electric Company)
Assistant General Chair:
Karen Fischetti (Westinghouse Electric Company)
Program Chair:
Dr. Charlotta E. Sanders (University of Nevada, Las Vegas)
Assistant Technical Prog Chairs:
Xiaodong Sun (Assistant Professor, Nuclear Engineering, The Ohio State University)
W. David Pointer (Nuclear Engineer, Argonne National Laboratory)
