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
Advanced Reactors Summit XIII Sponsors & Exhibitors
Nuclear Titan & Summit Lead Sponsors
Trailblazer Award Reception Sponsor
ARS Welcoming Partners
Advanced Nuclear Champions
Trailblazer Exhibitors & Sponsors
Showcase Sponsors & Exhibitors
Summit Supporters
Limited Space Available - Sponsorship opportunities will go quickly!
For more information on sponsorship and exhibiting please contact Caleb Ward at caleb.ward@usnic.org or click on the button below for the Sponsorship & Showcase prospectus.
SPEAKERS
 Hon. Ho NiehChairman U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission |  Jacob StedmanChief Executive Officer Blykalla |  Chris LevesqueChief Executive Officer TerraPower |
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 Rex GevedenPresident and CEO BWXT |  Emily WilliamsChief Executive Officer Geenex |  Robert FreemanChief Growth Officer Framatome |
 Liz MullerChief Executive Officer Deep Fission |  Hon. Rita BaranwalChief Nuclear Officer Radiant |  Dr. Sama Bilbao y LeónDirector General World Nuclear Association |
 Hon. Jeff MerrifieldChairman, USNIC; Partner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman |  Dr. Jess GehinAssociate Laboratory Director Idaho National Laboratory |  Alexei ViarruelExecutive Director, Global Natural Resources, Investment Banking JPMorganChase |
 Nat SahlstromVice President of Energy Meta |  Diane CameronHead of Nuclear Technology Development & Economics Division OECD Nuclear Energy Agency |  Amit ChandraGlobal Head of Climate Technology Barclays Capital |
 Hon. Brandon WilliamsUnder Secretary for Nuclear Security, U.S. Department of Energy; Administrator, National Nuclear Security Administration |  Dr. Cesare FrepoliCo-Founder, COO Terra Innovation |  Paul LorskulsintChief Nuclear Officer Urenco |
 Dr. Christina (Tina) BackVice President, Nuclear Technologies and Materials General Atomics |  Mike RinehartPresident Kiewit Nuclear Solutions |  Jay SurinaManaging Director Pelican Energy Partners |
 Zabrina JohalSenior Vice President, Nuclear Strategy and Commercial AtkinsRéalis |  James SchaeferSenior Managing Director Guggenheim Partners |  Joseph GnanapragasamDirector, Investment Banking BofA Securities, Inc. |
 Dr. Stefano BuonoChief Executive Officer newcleo |  Dr. Rick SpringmanPresident, Global Clean Energy Opportunities Holtec International |  Dr. Mark PetersCEO, Mitre Corporation; Vice President/President Elect, American Nuclear Society |
 Hon. Daniel PonemanFormer Deputy Secretary of the Department of Energy; Senior Fellow, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard Univ. |  Giacomo SozziPresident U.S. Forged Rings |  Ali ZbibManager, Nuclear Industry Programs Pacific Northwest National Laboratory |
 Cristina ParadesExecutive Director SC Nexus for Advanced Resilient Energy |  Brooke Poole ClarkPartner Morgan Lewis & Bockius, LLP |  M.C. HammondCounsel Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, LLP |
 Carl PerezChief Executive Officer Exodys Energy |  Stuart HendersonCTO Subcritical Systems |  Dragan PopovicExecutive Vice President and Chief of Global Operations X-energy |
 Joshua VajdaChief Engineer – UCOR; Workforce Development Lead – American Nuclear Society |  Ken LangdonVice President, Nuclear Development Energy Northwest |  Greg SchulzeStrategy & Innovation Advisor, ExxonMobil Corporation; Chair, Industrial Advanced Nuclear Consortium |
 James Wyble, IIIVice President, APX Project Development – North America Westinghouse |  Patrick LeonardLead for Washington State Nuclear Deployment Amazon Web Services |  Patrick BrownSenior Vice President for Field Operations Centrus Energy |
 Chad EatonDirector of Government Affairs Nucor Corporation |  Austin RaynorGeneral Counsel General Matter |  Dr. Corey McDanielRegional Engagement Lead Kiewit Construction |
 Sean SexstoneExecutive Vice President, Advanced Nuclear G.E. Vernova Hitachi, Nuclear Energy |  Dr. Ron FaibishSenior Director of Strategic Development General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems |  Todd HurrleProgram Director, Nuclear Digital Transformation NextAxiom |
 Tighe SmithChief Nuclear Officer & SVP Mirion |  Craig PrimerDirector, Client Services NextAxiom |  Dr. Sunil ChirayathDistinguished R&D Scientist Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) |
 Will WagnerVice President for Nuclear Power Business Development Bechtel |  Nick BumpaousBusiness Manager UA Local 598 (Tri Cities, Washington) |  Nicole HughesSenior Director, Workforce Solutions Thomas Thor |
 Kenya StumpExecutive Director – Office of Energy Policy State of Kentucky |  Richard MrozFormer President of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (2014-2018); Managing Director Resolute Strategies |  Keith SwensonDeputy Assistant Director Office of Economic Development and Competitiveness State of Washington |
 Larry CorteSenior Counsel, Freeport – McMoRan Inc. Chair, Industrial Advanced Nuclear Consortium Regulatory Working Group |  Todd AbrajanoPresident & CEO - U.S. Nuclear Industry Council |  Cyril DraffinSenior Fellow, New Nuclear U.S. Nuclear Industry Council |
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 - Boeing Everett Factory Tour
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
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Optional Tour With Special Executive Briefing
Friday, Feb. 13
Boeing Everett Factory Tour
Step inside the world’s largest factory for a rare, behind-the-scenes look at Boeing’s Everett facility and the 777/777X assembly line.
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Attendees will travel by group transportation to & from the Seattle Marriott Waterfront and the Boeing Everett Factory. The guided experience runs a minimum of 80 minutes and includes a balcony-level view of current aircraft production, plus an overview of the Everett site’s legacy and its role in the future of commercial aviation.
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ARS tour attendees will also receive a special presentation and discussion with Mike Sinnett, Senior Vice President of Product Strategy, Product Development and Development Programs for Boeing Commercial Airplanes. Mike leads Boeing’s teams responsible for long-term product strategy and product offerings, the design of derivative and new airplanes and production systems, and bringing new products through certification—supported by a focus on safety, quality, and sustainability.
We’ll return to the hotel immediately afterward and plan to arrive by 12:45 PM.
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Please note: Participation in the optional tour is not included in the ARS registration fee — Separate registration is required.
Tour Schedule: (8:00 AM - 12:45 PM)
8:00 AM
Depart Seattle Marriott Waterfront by coach.
9:00 AM
Boeing Everett Factory Tour
10:45 AM
Special ARS Executive Briefing
Mike Sinnett, Senior Vice President of Product Strategy, Product Development and Development Programs for Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
11:45 AM
Depart Boeing Everett Plant
12:45 PM
Arrive Seattle Marriott Waterfront
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
Seattle Marriott Waterfront (ARS Hotel)
2100 Alaskan Way
Seattle, WA 98121
The Edgewater Hotel
2411 Alaskan Wy Pier 67,
Seattle, WA 98121
Thompson Seattle, by Hyatt
110 Stewart St.
Seattle, WA 98101
Inn at the Market
86 Pine St.
Seattle, WA 98101
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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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