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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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Mark Peters: Building on a strong foundation
Summer at the American Nuclear Society carries with it a sense of renewed momentum as the incoming president takes office and starts making plans for the year ahead. This has been particularly true in the last few years, as nuclear energy moves into a new era marked by broader public interest, stronger policy support, and a growing sense of possibility across the field. Mark Peters, the Society’s 72nd president, shares that optimism—and he is focused on turning it into results.
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by RPD
Tuesday, November 14, 2023|1:00–2:45PM EST|Lincoln East
Session Chair:
Abdalla Abou-Jaoude (INL)
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
Massimiliano Fratoni (UC Berkeley)
The Department of Energy (DOE) granted demonstration and risk reduction awards to multiple U.S. companies via the Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program (ARDP). This panel will discuss technical updates from vendors pursuing reactor demonstrations such as Natrium, Xe-100, Hermes, and the Molten Chloride Reactor Experiment (MCRE). The panel will primarily focus on the technical design challenges of the reactor systems and recent progress in demonstration efforts.
Abdalla Abou-Jaoude
INL
James Vollmer
Terrapower (Natrium)
Matt Hertel
X-energy
Peter Hastings
Vice President of Regulatory Affairs & Quality, Kairos Power
Brandon Chisholm
Southern Co.
