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
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
