5 Reasons You Need to Be at This Year’s Nuclear Energy Assembly

More state lawmakers, climate advocates, thought leaders and bipartisan voices agree that nuclear energy must be a part of any solution to power our way of life while protecting the climate. The desire and need for clean energy has never been more apparent.

The nuclear industry will showcase this new momentum at this year’s annual conference and supplier expo, the Nuclear Energy Assembly (NEA). Taking place June 3-5 in Washington, D.C., NEA is the gathering place for leaders from all areas of the nuclear industry.

Here’s five reasons why you should come to NEA this year:

1. Meet the innovators building the future of nuclear. Innovation drives the nuclear industry. Take a walk down Startup Alley in the Supplier Expo Hall to meet the smart, driven entrepreneurs working on advanced technologies like small modular reactors and advanced fuels. See how X-energy, Startup Alley’s presenting sponsor, and its advanced reactor designs will provide for a clean energy future.
2. Hear from thought leaders. Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Rep. Mike Doyle (D-Pa.) will discuss congressional priorities for the energy industry. Ken Schmidt, former communications director for Harley Davidson, will share his approach to strengthening customer relationships and changing perceptions. These are just some of the leading minds speaking at NEA.  See how nuclear energy can help the world meet its ambitious clean energy goals and the policies that will get us there. You can even meet Pepper the robot from Exelon Corp.! 
3. Celebrate innovation in the industry now. The annual Top Innovative Practice Awards honor the hardworking men and women at our plants that have improved the safety, reliability and efficiency at nuclear plants across the United States. At the TIP Awards luncheon, learn about the improvements these teams have made for their facilities and for the industry at large. 

   I left feeling great about the industry. There will be ups and downs no matter what industry you're in, but I believe we have a great future ahead of us. I look forward to being an advocate for clean nuclear energy in my community and around the world.

4. Network with the brightest minds in the industry. Bring your business cards and share your ideas with industry and government decision-makers, executives, supply chain representatives, and thought leaders from across the globe. In addition, NEA—for the fifth year in a row—includes the North American Young Generation in Nuclear’s (NAYGN) Professional Development Conference. NAYGN helps develop up-and-coming nuclear professionals and will celebrate its 20th anniversary this year. 

   All the NEA speakers and presentations I attended were great! I thought it was incredibly meaningful how much the industry leaders respected and acknowledged all of the NAYGN representatives.

5. Visit the NEI Lounge. Visit the NEI Lounge in the Supplier Expo Hall to see what we have been doing for our members and find out what we are working on in 2019. NEI staff will be there to answer questions while you regroup or charge your phone.

There are only a few days left to qualify for advance registration that closes May 13. Register now and join us in D.C.!