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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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DOE approves Xcimer’s laser fusion power plant design
The Department of Energy has approved Xcimer Energy's Athena fusion power plant preconceptual technical design. With this milestone achieved, the Denver, Colo.-based company is now moving forward with its plans to develop economical laser inertial confinement fusion using two beamlines, gas laser technology, and a molten salt fusion chamber.
The National Ignition Facility at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory demonstrated net energy gain from inertial confinement fusion in 2022 using solid-state glass lasers and 192 beamlines.
Monday, November 18, 2024|5:00–5:30PM EST
Crystal B
Join us for a screening of "Nuclear Resurgence," which examines the worldwide comeback of nuclear energy and its critical role in shaping future energy landscapes. This film by Full On Communications explores how countries are reassessing their energy policies in light of climate change concerns and energy security challenges. Introductions by Seth Grae, CEO of Lightbridge; Dr. Rita Baranwal, Senior Vice President, AP300™ Small Modular Reactor, Westinghouse Electric Company; and Jarret Adams, CEO of Full On Communications.
The documentary features insights from leading experts, including Michael Liebreich, founder of Bloomberg New Energy Finance; Mike Goff, Acting Assistant Secretary at the DOE Office of Nuclear Energy; and Kirsty Gogan, CEO of Terra Praxis and Lucid Catalyst; and others. These thought leaders provide firsthand perspectives on the factors driving nuclear energy's comeback and its potential to meet evolving global energy needs. Directed by Joseph Machosky. Run time: 15 minutes.
