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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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The transformation of the NRC: 50 years of commissioners
The dust is beginning to settle following the whirlwind of changes at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission over the past year, and 2025 ultimately may be viewed as a transformative year, as well as the year the NRC celebrated its golden anniversary. The 12 months of that milestone year brought more change to the agency in its composition, its mandate, and its relationship to the executive branch than any comparable period in the preceding four decades.
Now at 51 years and counting, the NRC is working with a full commission and issuing new rulemakings to both regulate and support the next round of nuclear deployments. With the turbulence of 2025 still fresh in our minds, Nuclear News decided it was a good time to revisit the professional backgrounds of all 42 NRC commissioners who have served over the agency’s 50-year history to see how the composition of the commission has evolved over time.
August 4–7, 2024
Nuclear Momentum: Advancing Our Clean Energy Future
Marco Island, FL|JW Marriott Marco Island
Opening Plenary: Force - Understanding the Forces Driving and Impacting the Advancement of our Clean Nuclear Energy Future
Part I: Monday, August 5, 8:00–9:00AM
Part II: Monday, August 5, 12:30–1:30PM
Christopher HansonNRC Chairman
Julie KozerackiUS Department of Energy Loan Programs Office
Sama Bilbao y LeónWorld Nuclear Association
Diane LeopoldDominion Energy
Tuesday, August 6,8:00–10:00AM
Lisa MarshallANS President 2024-2025
Jean Luc PalayerOrano, USA
Jeff WhittFramatome
Cameron MartinWestinghouse
Wednesday, August 7,8:00–10:00AM
The Honorable Annie CaputoU.S. NRC
Dr. Erin HendersonMicrosoft
Jeffrey OlsonKairos Power
Mark GakeBlack & Veatch
General ChairDoug LawrenceSenior Vice President Nuclear Operations and Fleet Performance Dominion Energy
Program ChairJames HollowayVice President Nuclear Engineering & Fleet SupportDominion Energy
Celebrate the Olympics with us at the
Celebrate the olympics with us by wearing your favorite sports team or country's gear while enjoying:
• Hors d'oeuvres • Dancing • Games
The Utility Working Conference (UWC) and Technology Expo is an annual gathering of the nuclear industry’s brightest minds and one of the industry's best collaborative forums for established and up-and-coming leaders alike to discuss, engage and learn about key developments, successes, opportunities and needs in the nuclear sector.
Enhance your visibility at the 2024 Utility Working Conference by becoming a sponsor or exhibitor. Sponsors and exhibitors are recognized on the meeting website and the mobile app. All sponsors will also be acknowledged at the Opening Plenary, in promotional communications, and on signage displayed throughout the meeting. Sponsorship packages are limited, so reserve your package early.
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