What an incredible 3 days!
From packed sessions and powerful keynotes to dozens of networking moments and new bonus opportunities, the 2026 Texas Nuclear Summit was our biggest yet!
👥 700+ attendees from industry, government, academia, and business
🎤 85+ expert speakers leading the conversation
🤝 55 sponsors powering the movement forward
📚 33 sessions spanning policy, technology, workforce, and other top issues
🍸 Dozens of networking opportunities to connect with other innovators
Thank you for being part of this milestone event and helping make Texas the epicenter of America’s Golden Age of Nuclear.
“We are in awe of what the Texas Nuclear Summit has become in three short years. What started as a conversation among a few believers has grown into the premier gathering for anyone serious about nuclear energy’s future in Texas, and in the United States. Policymakers, industry leaders, innovators, and workforce partners now come here to discuss how states can compete for and support an industry determined to write nuclear’s future now. Texas has always led on energy, and this Summit is proof that Texas is writing its energy future, too.”
– Reed Clay, President, Texas Nuclear Alliance
Powering Texas. Empowering the Future with Nuclear Energy.
Texas is experiencing a tremendous increase in electricity demand—with recent Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) estimates indicating power demand could reach between 130 and 150 gigawatts by 2030—in large part due to electricity-intensive needs from data centers, AI, the electrification of the Permian Basin and other hard tech manufacturing, such as semiconductors.
Energy Innovation
Texas urgently needs reliable energy solutions to bridge its growing power gap, and nuclear energy stands ready to meet this challenge.
In the past, nuclear energy served as a foundational pillar of Texas’ diversified energy grid, offering a unique set of benefits not offered by other energy sources. As Texas seeks to bolster security, reliability and resiliency of its grid, it should once again look to nuclear energy.
Large-Scale Nuclear
Large-scale nuclear refers to traditional, full-sized nuclear power plants that produce high amounts of electricity—typically 1,000 megawatts (MW) or more—using pressurized water reactors (PWRs) or boiling water reactors (BWRs). Importantly, the process emits no carbon during operation.
SMRs
Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are being developed to offer clean, reliable, and scalable nuclear energy—especially where large nuclear plants aren’t practical.
Nuclear Fuel Cycle
The nuclear fuel cycle is the series of steps involved in producing, using, and managing nuclear fuel for electricity generation. It includes everything from mining uranium to the final disposal of spent fuel.
Disposal
Nuclear disposal refers to the safe handling, storage, and permanent disposal of radioactive waste generated from nuclear reactors, fuel processing, and other nuclear applications. It’s a critical part of the nuclear fuel cycle and is categorized based on the level of radioactivity:
Uranium Mining
Uranium mining is the process of extracting uranium ore from the ground to be used primarily as fuel for nuclear power plants. Once mined, the uranium is processed and refined into yellowcake (U₃O₈), a concentrated form used for further enrichment and fuel fabrication.
The Facts About Nuclear
Nuclear energy is not a technology of the future—it is proven and operating today. The United States operates 94 commercial nuclear reactors across 28 states, providing approximately 18–20% of U.S. electricity. And Texas is home to the first construction permit for a liquid-fueled advanced reactor, and the first project that aims to deploy grid-scale advanced nuclear reactors at an industrial site in North America.
Nuclear energy technology is:
Reliable:
Nuclear energy has the highest capacity factor of any energy source, producing maximum power more than 92% of the time during the year, making it the most reliable energy source by a wide margin, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
Secure:
Nuclear energy is a secure form of energy because it is powered by a domestic value chain found right here in Texas. From research, to uranium mining, to advanced reactor development, to construction and long-term operations, every stage of the nuclear lifecycle can be supported by Texas and U.S. companies and workers. This independence strengthens our national and energy security, helping to insulate our grid from global market disruptions or geopolitical instability.
Economic Opportunity:
Expanding nuclear energy will create tens of thousands of high-skilled jobs across engineering, manufacturing, construction, and operations—many of them in rural and economically underserved areas. Investing in nuclear means building American energy, American jobs, and American resilience.
Efficient:
Nuclear generates more power with less land compared to other low-carbon resources we depend on. In fact, nuclear energy has the highest energy density of any widely used power source, meaning it produces vastly more energy from a smaller amount of fuel compared to other technologies. Just one uranium fuel pellet—about the size of a fingertip—contains as much energy as a ton of coal, 149 gallons of oil, or 17,000 cubic feet of natural gas. This exceptional density allows nuclear plants to generate massive amounts of reliable, carbon-free electricity while occupying far less land than wind or solar farms. It also means less fuel needs to be mined, transported, and stored, reducing environmental impacts and improving logistical efficiency.
Resilient:
Nuclear plants are designed to withstand extreme weather conditions like tornadoes, blizzards, hurricanes, floods and power outages, not only protecting them against environmental threats, but also allowing them to provide critical power even under extreme circumstances.
Safe:
According to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), nuclear energy has one of the safest industrial records globally, with extremely low incident rates relative to other forms of energy production. Highly trained personnel, strict federal regulations, and continuous preventative maintenance contribute in part to this success, along with technological advancements. Advanced nuclear reactors use passive cooling systems, eliminating the need for active systems to ensure safe shutdown, making advanced reactors nearly walk-away safe or meltdown-proof.
Upcoming Events
Events Shaping the Future of Nuclear Energy in Texas and Beyond
- September 21-23, 2026
- Houston, TX
2026 Texas Nuclear Summit
- June 8-9, 2026
- Horseshoe Arena, Midland, TX
2nd Annual Permian Power Conference: Time to Power | TNA Partner Event
Join us on June 8-9, 2026, at the Horseshoe Arena in Midland, TX, for a unique conference led by energy veterans with deep West Texas ties.
- June 16-17, 2026
- George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
Energy Projects Conference & Expo (EPC Show) | TNA Partner Event
The largest event globally for professionals working on major energy projects.
- December 10, 2025
- Oracle HQ, Austin
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