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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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Nuclear methods for screwworm eradication
Last week, the International Atomic Energy Agency announced the launch of a coordinated research project focused on a nuclear technique that can tackle the reemergence of New World screwworm (NWS) in Central America, Mexico, and the United States.
May 9–13, 2027
15th International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Plant Instrumentation, Control, & Human-Machine Interface Technologies and the 9th International Symposium on Future I&C for Nuclear Power Plants
Salt Lake City, UT|Hilton Salt Lake City Center
This conference marks a premier milestone as the joint conference of 15th International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Plant Instrumentation, Control & Human-Machine Interface Technologies (NPIC&HMIT 2027) and 9th International Symposium on Future I&C for Nuclear Power Plants (ISOFIC 2027).
Organized by the Human Factors, Instrumentation & Controls Divisions (HFICD) of American Nuclear Society (ANS) and the Korean Nuclear Society (KNS), this joint meeting serves as the definitive global forum for nuclear I&C and human factors engineering professionals. This collaboration brings together industry leaders, academic researchers, and regulatory experts to explore the current state of technology, exchange critical insights, and shape the future of the field.
Honorary Chairs:
Hash Hashemian (Analysis and Measurement Services Corporation)
David Desaulniers (Nuclear Regulatory Commission (Retired))
Kook Hun Kim (Doosan Heavy Industry (Retired))
General Chairs:
Hyun Gook Kang (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NPIC-HMIT)
Jeong Hun Lee (FNC Technology, ISOFIC)
Program Chairs:
Fan Zhang (Georgia Tech, NPIC-HMIT)
Seung Jun Lee (Ulsan National Institute of Science & Technology, ISOFIC)
Instrumentation & Controls Technical Co-Chairs:
Forrest Shriver (Sentinel Devices)
Anant Raj (Oak Ridge National Laboratory)
Seo Ryong Koo (Korean Atomic Energy Research Institute)
Human Factors Technical Co-Chairs:
Rachael Hill (Idaho National Laboratory)
Michael Cherry (MTI Inc.)
Jong Hyun Kim (Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology)
Publication Chair:
Katya L. Le Blanc (Idaho National Laboratory)
Sponsorship/Exhibition Chairs:
Tighe Smith (Mirion)
Chad Kiger (Analysis and Measurement Services Corporation)
Joo Yong Park (Korean National University of Transportation)
Student paper competition:
Young Ho Chae (Korean Atomic Energy Research Institute)