OVERVIEW
Founded as the first conference devoted solely to advanced reactors, the Advanced Reactors Summit has grown into the sector’s flagship event. Now in its thirteenth year, ARS XIII convenes the people who move projects from plan to plant. Past Summits have been hosted at world-class national labs (Argonne, Oak Ridge, Idaho), leading universities (UMass Lowell, Texas A&M, UC San Diego, University of Tennessee), a Virtual Summit, and innovation hubs (Charlotte, Houston, Salt Lake City). It’s where the advanced nuclear community meets, plans, and gets business done.
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Delivering Scale—The Global Rollout of Advanced Nuclear
ARS XIII brings together technology developers, supply-chain leaders, utilities and industrial offtakers, investors, and policymakers to tackle what matters most: cost, timelines, policy, and market opportunities. Expect candid, execution-focused sessions and practical pathways that align technology, supply chains, customers, capital, and policy—compressing schedules, lowering costs, and accelerating deployment.
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Why attend: Unmatched access to decision-makers • Practical, deployment-focused sessions • Real opportunities for partnerships and deals
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Who’s in the room: Reactor developers • Tier-1 suppliers & manufacturers • Utilities & industrial offtakers • Investors & lenders • Federal & state policymakers • Labs & regulators
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Sponsorship snapshot: Exhibition space • Premium booth placement • Premier branding across plenaries & site • Thought-leadership roles • Lanyards/badges • Gift bags • Sponsor-hosted receptions • Advance registration list access
SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES
Showcase your brand and technology where advanced nuclear gets business done. The ARS XIII Technology Trailblazers Showcase is a curated forum to present, discuss, and display new and developing capabilities to a concentrated audience of decision-makers—reactor developers; Tier-1 suppliers and manufacturers; utilities and industrial offtakers; investors and lenders; national labs; regulators; and policymakers.
Timed with peak networking blocks, it maximizes qualified conversations, partnership building, and pipeline growth—so you leave with the relationships and insights to move initiatives forward.
Sponsor benefits (snapshot):
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Premier branding across plenaries, website, and onsite signage
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Thought-leadership roles (moderation/remarks; subject to program fit)
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Premium booth placement within the Showcase (for packages that include displays)
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Exclusive lanyard co-branding (one sponsor)
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Co-branded gift bags with approved inserts (one sponsor)
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Sponsor-hosted reception opportunities
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Advance registration list access (opt-in) for targeted outreach and meeting setting
Exhibitor benefits (snapshot):
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Exhibition space within the Technology Trailblazers Showcase
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Premium booth placement along high-traffic areas
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Logo placement on Summit materials & promotional collateral
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Showcase times aligned to networking blocks to maximize engagement
Availability: Space is limited and prioritized by package level and commitment date. Reserve early to secure prime placement and visibility.
Next steps: View the Sponsorship & Showcase prospectus or contact Caleb Ward at caleb.ward@usnic.org to discuss the right package for your goals.
ADVANCE AGENDA TOPICS
Tuesday, February 10
Welcome Networking Reception
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Wednesday, February 11
ARS Plenary
ARS Trailblazer Awards Reception
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Thursday, February 12
ARS Plenary
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Friday, February 13
Optional Tours - TBA
Keynotes:
U.S. Department of Energy Perspective
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Initiatives
International Arena Perspective
Industry CEO Perspective
Landscape:
International Opportunities for U.S. Nuclear Exports
Enabling U.S. Exports
Utility Deployment of Advanced Reactors
Advanced Reactors Progress & Challenges – Achieving Success Requires Fuel, Final Design, and Customers Setting the Regulatory Stage
Building the Next Generation of Nuclear Reactors
Deployment of Hydrogen Production with Nuclear to Decarbonize the Non-Electric Industry
Planning for Carbon-Free Energy
Nuclear Generation as an Element of an Integrated Energy Grid
Moving to Deployment
International Deployment of Nuclear Generation
Industrial Uses of Nuclear Energy
Nuclear Supply Chain for Advanced Nuclear
U.S. Department of Defense Advanced Nuclear Applications Update
Financing of Advanced Nuclear
TRAILBLAZER AWARDS RECEPTION
The Advanced Reactors Summit XIII will once again honor individuals for their trailblazing contributions to advancing nuclear energy. Previous honorees include Dr. Jose Reyes, co-founder of NuScale Power; The Hon. Tim Echols, Vice Chairman of the Georgia Public Service Commission; Kirsty Gogan & Energy for Humanity; Titans of Nuclear; Gateway for Accelerated Innovations in Nuclear (GAIN); Oklo Inc; Kam Ghaffarian, X-energy; Mark Peters, Battelle; Dr. Kris Singh, Holtec International; Jay Faison, ClearPath; Tom Fanning, Southern Company; The Hon. Rick Perry, 14th U.S. Secretary of Energy & 47th Governor of Texas; Kairos Power; and Mike Rencheck, Bruce Power.
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Hotel & Travel Information
Accommodation
2100 Alaskan Way
Seattle, WA 98121
Special Hotel Room Rate: Hyatt Regency for $248 per night. SPACE IS LIMITED!
Getting There
HOTEL:
2100 Alaskan Way
Seattle, WA 98121
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AIRPORT:
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
17801 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA 98158
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Cancellation Policy
Unfortunately, refunds cannot be provided for cancellations received; however, we would be pleased to accept a substitute. For any registration inquiries, please reach out to Caleb Ward at caleb.ward@usnic.org.
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