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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.
Explore our collection of webinars examining key issues and developments in U.S. nuclear policy.
Securing the Isotope Supply Chain: A Growing Global Challenge
Hear from government agencies, international organizations, research institutions, and the private sector to discuss the state of isotope supply, the risks of inaction, and the tools we have—both scientific and political—to build a more resilient global system.
The Future of Nuclear in Texas
They say everything is bigger in Texas! This panel discussion explores how the state embraces that mantra with public support for nuclear on the rise.
Shaping U.S. Nuclear Policy: Overview of the ANS Congressional Fellowship Program
Hear about the unique experiences of five of ANS's past Congressional Fellows and how they were able to have an impact on federal policy related to nuclear.
State of Nuclear: April 2025
In this webinar, a panel of industry leaders discuss where the nuclear world stands and what the future looks like.
A One-on-One with NRC Commissioner Bradley Crowell
In this interview with ANS CEO/Executive Director Craig Piercy, Commissioner Bradley Crowell shares insights on these pressing issues and the evolving role of the NRC in shaping the future of nuclear energy.
State of Nuclear: October 2024
Panelists from across the nuclear policymaking sphere dig into the major issues of the today and shed light on the longer-term implications.
A One-on-One with NRC Commissioner David Wright
In this interview with ANS CEO Craig Piercy, Commissioner Wright discusses his unique journey in the nuclear industry, the challenges facing the NRC today, and what the future holds for nuclear regulation and innovation.
