Digital Upgrade Evolution-Efficiently planning and managing regulatory and technical change

Wednesday, August 26|10:15 am – 11:45 am

Educational Session|Plant Reliability & Engineering

As the industry extends the life of its nuclear fleet, digital upgrades are needed to address obsolescence of analog I&C systems. The speed at which implementing upgrades needs to improve from both a regulatory and execution perspective. This session will include industry and regulatory leaders currently involved with digital upgrades to discuss the strategic evolution of upgrades and the changing regulatory environment.

What you'll gain: Leadership and practical insights into the evolution of regulatory and execution elements of digital upgrades as the industry extends the life of existing units and brings new units online.

Who Should attend: This session is best suited for mid- to senior-level utility and project leaders and regulators involved in Digital upgrades, along with contractors, and vendors, supporting execution. It is particularly valuable for those leading or contributing to current digital upgrade projects.


Moderator

Bill Rosko

Framatome


Panelists

Shawn Gibby

VP Engineering

Duke Energy

Earl Berry

VP Engineering

Southern Nuclear Company

Marilyn Diaz Maldonado

NRR Deputy Division Director, Division of Engineering and External Hazards

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Jim Lynde

PWR Owners Group Chair

Alan Campbell

NEI