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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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Center for Used Fuel Research: Building confidence in storage and transport
Used nuclear fuel storage and transportation have reached a critical juncture.
Dozens of utilities need reliable data on how used nuclear fuel performs in dry storage casks and canisters to extend regulatory licenses at sites across the United States. Likewise, the Department of Energy expects to take ownership of the used nuclear fuel—termed “spent nuclear fuel” in the laws and regulations governing its stewardship—and transfer it to one or more federal staging facilities for management and disposition.
Meanwhile, dozens of reactor companies are testing prototypes of advanced reactors and advanced reactor fuels. Eventually, regulators and industry must also verify the safety and security of storage methods for these advanced fuel types.
To help address these challenges, the DOE established the Center for Used Fuel Research (CUFR) in January 2026 for work related to the long-term storage and transport of used nuclear fuel.
1:00–2:00PM EST
Panel
Session Chair: Troy Munro
Session Chairs: Brea Grischkat, Alisha Kasam-Griffith
Session Chair: Dan Carleton
Session Organizers: Chris Breed, Matt Wargon
2:00–2:15PM EST
Session Chairs: Kelsey Aumundson, Patrick Snouffer
2:15–3:15PM EST
Session Chair: Kelsey Aumundson
3:15–5:00PM EST
Session Chairs: Patrick Snouffer, Kelsey Aumundson
5:15–6:15PM EST
Session Chairs: Matt Jasica, Ishita Trivedi
Session Chairs: Patrick Snouffer, Kelsey Amundson
10:00–11:00AM EST
Session Chair: Matt Jasica
Session Chair: Kelsey Amundson
Session Chairs: Julie McCallum, Matt Crozat
Session Chairs: Steve Amundson, Jenae Armstrong, Sarah Laderman, Bridget Carter
11:00–11:05AM EST
11:05AM–12:05PM EST
Session Chair: Julie McCallum|Alternate Chair: Harsh Desai
12:10–1:10PM EST
Session Chair: Will Searight|Alternate Chair: Julie McCallum
Session Chair: Alexandra Siwy
1:25–2:25PM EST
Session Chairs: Jillian Newmyer, Evan Gonzalez
Session Chair: Miriam Kreher
2:25–3:00PM EST
Session Chairs: Kelsey Amundson, Patrick Snouffer
