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SUMMARY:From Criticality to Commercial Operations: Criticality Demonstrations
LOCATION:Cortez AB
DESCRIPTION:2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo\n\nRead More: https://nuclearenergyconference.org/session/view-69/\n\n<p>Description: Microreactor demonstrations and test reactor programs are creating new pathways for developers to prove technology readiness before full commercial deployment. This panel features micro-reactor vendors who achieved criticality under the July 4th Criticality Initiative (EO 14301) to discuss their experiences, lessons learned, and views on the path forward. \n\n</p><p>What you'll gain: Understand how criticality demonstrations can reduce technical and investor uncertainty; learn lessons from developers transitioning from test programs to NRC-regulated deployment; and explore how demonstration strategy, licensing strategy, and project execution planning need to align. \n\n</p><p>Who should attend: Utilities and developers considering microreactor deployments, engineering firms supporting first-of-a-kind projects, and investors evaluating technology maturity and execution risk.   </p>
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