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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.
November 8–12, 2025
Building the Nuclear Century
Washington, DC|Washington Hilton
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For decades, nuclear technology has quietly powered progress: clean energy, advanced isotope research, lifesaving medical treatments, space applications, national security, and more. As nuclear reemerges in public conversation, we’re ready to build bigger and better than ever before. The blueprints are bold—and you’re a part of the design.
Whether you’re new to the industry or a seasoned expert, the 2025 ANS Winter Conference & Expo is your chance to connect, learn, and collaborate with every sector of nuclear.
Executive sessions will bring you face-to-face with senior officials from the administration and Congress as they unpack the latest executive orders.
Explore visionary strategies with industry leaders to grow the workforce, revitalize supply chains, accelerate commercialization, and amplify public advocacy.
Engage with cutting-edge technologies on the exhibit floor and exchange ideas that will shape a new nuclear century.
This is where the future takes form. Together, we’re creating real solutions for the challenges and opportunities ahead. Step into the moment, shape the conversation, and join us in Building the Nuclear Century at the 2025 ANS Winter Conference & Expo in Washington, D.C.
Check out our ANS Winter Conference & Expo Schedule or explore one of four embedded topicals:
GENERAL CHAIR
Opening Plenary Keynote Address
Opening Plenary Speakers
H.E. Mohamed Al HammadiENEC
Rep. Chuck FleischmannR., Tenn.
Ted GarrishU.S. DOE
Krishna SinghHoltec
Brandon Williams U.S. DOE and NNSA
David Wright U.S. NRC
Tuesday Plenary Speakers
Rita BaranwalRadiant
Edward BlandfordKairos Power
Tim GitzelCameco
Douglass RobisonNatura Resources
Clay SellX-energy
Stephen StreifferORNL
Kurt TerraniStandard Nuclear
John WagnerINL
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