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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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Helion secures new licenses from Washington
Last week, Everett, Wash., fusion start-up Helion Energy announced that it has received its radioactive materials license and radioactive air emissions license from the state of Washington.
According to the company, these milestones make it “the first company in the world to secure the regulatory licenses needed for a fusion power plant” and represent confirmation that it has the needed facilities, trained personnel, and safety programs in place to safely operate its fusion machine.
August 14, 2025|12:00–1:00PM (1:00–2:00PM EDT)
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Hear about the 2025-2035 ANS Strategic Plan in this special event with ANS CEO/Executive Director Craig Piercy and several members of the Board of Directors. This is your opportunity to learn about how the Society is evolving to meet the current and future needs of the nuclear field. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback on the new strategic plan.
Craig Piercy
Executive Director/CEO, American Nuclear Society
Bradley Adams
Southern Nuclear Operating Company
Gale Hauck
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Dan Stout
Advanced Nuclear Advisors
Matt Wargon
TerraPower, LLC
