On June 2, 2026, the Nuclear Energy and National Security Coalition (NENSC) is hosting the Nuclear Energy and National Security Forum, bringing together experts to explore how a strong U.S. nuclear energy enterprise supports energy security, U.S. global leadership, and long-term economic strength.

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Confirmed Speakers Include:

  • Congressman Bill Foster, Co-Chair, Advanced Nuclear Caucus
  • Dan Poneman, Former Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Energy
  • Hon. Christopher Hanson, Former Chairman, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
  • Jess Gehin, Idaho National Laboratory
  • Lucian Neimeyer, United Coalition for Advanced Nuclear Power (UCAN Power)
  • Jonathan Whitham, Indiana Department of Homeland Security
  • Dylan Enright, Radiant
  • Adrienne Schweer, Oklo
  • Michael Wautlet, Nuclear Energy Institute
  • Scott Kopple, BWXT
  • Sean Oehlbert, Centrus
  • Jennifer Gordon, Atlantic Council
  • Paul Saunders, Center for the National Interest
  • Stephen Rademaker, Former Assistant Secretary of State
  • Budd Haemer, Nuclear Innovation Alliance
  • Amy Roma, Orrick
  • Janelle Eddins, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy
  • Kevin Kong, Everstar AI

And more. Stay tuned for additional speaker announcements.

AGENDA

9:00 – 9:15 AM | Welcome & Opening Remarks

9:15– 9:45 AM | Opening Keynote

9:45 – 10:50 AM | Panel I: Building at Home to Win Abroad

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Panel II: Defense and National Security to Further Drive Deployment

12:00 – 1:00 PM | Keynote Conversation and Networking Lunch

1:00 – 2:00 PM | Panel III: Securing the Supply Chain – Building the U.S. Nuclear Industrial Base

2:00 – 2:45 PM | Panel IV: Competing Globally – Financing, Exports & Upcoming 123 Agreements

2:45 – 3:15 PM | Panel IV: Regulatory Alignment & Deployment at Speed

3:15 – 3:30 PM | Closing Remarks

The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
1st St SE, Congressional Auditorium (CVC200), Washington, DC 20515