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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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In transition: Commercializing fusion power
Commercial fusion power is closer than ever. There are now around 30 U.S. fusion companies, several of which claim to be on track to connect to the grid as early as the 2030s.
Tokamak and laser inertial confinement approaches benefit from decades of research at facilities such as the National Ignition Facility (NIF) at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and ITER, with alternative concepts including stellarator, magnetic mirror, and Z-pinch confinement also making notable progress as private and government funding for fusion increases.
Young Professionals Congress
YPC Schedule|Panel
Saturday, November 11, 2023|11:20AM–12:10PM EST|Lincoln West
Session Chair:
Will Searight (Westinghouse Electric Co.)
In today’s always on-call workplace, it can seem (and often is) impossible to manage all the expectations, responsibilities and mental load of personal, family and professional duties. Where do we find the time to breathe? How can we manage all the hats/roles we wear while not letting too many things slip through the cracks? This panel will feature a diverse selection of speakers from the nuclear community, including private industry, government/national laboratories and academic institutions. Panelists will offer a glimpse into their stories and day-to-day lives, and then be available to answer questions from audience members and offer suggestions on managing work-life balance.
Chris Perfetti
University of New Mexico
Monica Gehrig
ORNL
Matt Wargon
TerraPower LLC - Senior Nuclear Design Engineer