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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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IAEA seeks research proposals to develop smart biomaterials for health care
The International Atomic Energy Agency is seeking research proposals for a new initiative launched by its Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications called Smart Biomaterials for Next Generation Health Care Products. The agency said the program will help IAEA member states design “multifunctional, smart, high-performance biomaterials, including novel medical devices and responsive material systems.”
August 16–20, 2026
Deploying Sustainable Nuclear Fuel Cycles
Chicago, IL|Westin Chicago River North
Global is a series of international conferences covering whole aspects of nuclear technology including the front end and back end of the fuel cycle and reactor systems. The conference is a forum for the discussion of the scientific, technical, social, and regulatory aspects of the nuclear fuel cycle. Topics include advanced nuclear fuel cycles, advanced reactors, novel uses of nuclear technology, fuel and waste management, safety, safeguards and nonproliferation, security (both physical and cyber), economics, institutional and legal aspects, consent-based siting, environmental remediation and decommissioning, and workforce training. The conference will appeal to an international audience as an opportunity to share information across programmatic, disciplinary, and international boundaries. Intended participants and audiences include personnel working on all aspects of the nuclear fuel cycle. The theme of the 2026 Global Conference is “Deploying Sustainable Nuclear Fuel Cycles.” With the many new developments in nuclear over the past decade, we look forward to an exciting and productive event!
Organized by ANS with support from
Karen FiliUtilities Service Alliance (USA)
Paul KearnsArgonne National Laboratory
Christina LeggettOklo
Michael MarohlSargent & Lundy
Edward McGinnisCurio
Ed Petit de MangeOklo
Ross RadelSHINE
Kenji TakeshitaInstitute of Science Tokyo
Enhance your visibility at the Global 2026 by becoming a sponsor. All sponsors are recognized on the meeting website and in promotional communication, acknowledged at the Opening Plenary and on signage displayed throughout the meeting. Sponsorship packages are limited. Act now to reserve yours early. Download the Prospectus