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Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
September 8–11, 2025
Atlanta, GA|Atlanta Marriott Marquis
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General Atomics marks completion of ITER’s superconducting fusion magnet
General Atomics last week celebrated the completion of the central solenoid modules for the ITER reactor being built in southern France. Designed to demonstrate the scientific and technological feasibility of fusion power, the ITER tokamak will be the world’s largest experimental fusion facility.
2022 ANS Winter Meeting and Technology Expo Speaker
Dan Stout leads the Nuclear Division of Ultra Safe Nuclear (USNC). In his role as Chief Nuclear Officer, Dan oversees and supports all nuclear operations at Ultra Safe Nuclear, including licensing and regulatory compliance efforts, reactor and powerplant manufacturing planning, and management of client support operations and fleet services.
Dan was previously the Director of Nuclear Technology and Innovation at the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), managing the organization’s Small Modular Reactor project. Prior to TVA, Dan was employed at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as Director of Nuclear Fuel Recycling, overseeing planning and policy development. At DOE, he also interfaced with industry leaders in support of the Global Nuclear Energy Partnership and was the primary liaison with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Dan served in the U.S. Navy as a nuclear submarine officer, as well as in the Naval Reserves in the Naval Special Warfare community, retiring as a Commander. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and received his master's degree in Engineering Management from the National Technological University.
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