Workshops
Workshops provide the nuclear energy industry with the chance to explore gaps, discuss opportunities, and discover solutions to a range of critical subjects that impact existing and advanced nuclear technologies.
Below you will find a list of key workshops presented by prominent industry organizations, including GAIN. When possible, we’ve included pre- and post-event resources. For more information, please contact Teresa Krynicki, Administrative Coordinator, at [email protected] or 208-526-3193.
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Upcoming Workshops
Nuclear Outreach Program for High School Teachers
Through a Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Nuclear Energy University Program (NEUP) University Nuclear Research Infrastructure Revitalization Award, Purdue University’s School of Nuclear Engineering will be hosting a three-day Nuclear Outreach Program for High School Teachers from July 14-16, 2026 in West Lafayette, IN. The program will be focused on the fundamentals of nuclear energy and career pathways in nuclear industry, including lectures, lab activities at Purdue’s PUR-1 nuclear reactor, and facility tours.
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Multi-Physics Model Validation and Uncertainty Quantification of SMR Simulators and Digital Twins
March 9, 2026hrough the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Consortium for Strategic Revitalization of Cyber-Physical Nuclear Infrastructure for Advanced Small Modular Reactors, North Carolina State University will be hosting an in-person workshop on Multi-Physics Model Validation and Uncertainty Quantification of SMR Simulators and Digital Twins.
Read More >2025 Molten Salt Reactor Workshop
November 20, 2025ORNL’s annual Molten Salt Reactor Workshop is the leading forum to discuss the latest MSR research and development programs, technology advancements, international collaborations, and the progress of demonstration efforts. Please join us this year for an exciting and informative program, active discussions that advance our understanding of our challenges and opportunities, and networking that builds the partnerships essential to our future.
Read More >Advanced Reactor Physical Security Workshop
November 19, 2025ORNL’s annual Molten Salt Reactor Workshop is the leading forum to discuss the latest MSR research and development programs, technology advancements, international collaborations, and the progress of demonstration efforts. Please join us this year for an exciting and informative program, active discussions that advance our understanding of our challenges and opportunities, and networking that builds the partnerships essential to our future.
Read More >INL National Lab Visit
November 4, 2025Industry toured Idaho National Laboratory (INL) to understand ongoing nuclear research and capabilities at the laboratory. Industry met with INL technical points of contact to discuss capabilities and identify potential future collaboration opportunities.
Read More >The 3rd Annual Workshop on International Safeguards & Security by Design
September 5, 2025Brought to you by the U.S. Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration, this invaluable workshop is for developers of advanced and small modular reactors and associated fuel cycle facilities who plan to export globally.
Read More >Interim committee begins study of nuclear power for North Dakota
September 4, 2025“When you look at our energy forecast, AI and data centers alone are driving the energy demand,” said Michelle Zietlow-Miller, the public engagement manager for “Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear. “That’s an equivalent of being the sixth largest country by themselves, in 2026.”
Read More >ST. JOHNS, AZ: A Town’s Journey Through Change
August 4, 2025In 2020, the Arizona utility Salt River Project (SRP) announced its plans to cease coal generation at the Coronado Generating Station by 2032. This decision is set to have a profound impact not only on the power grid but also on the entire community of St. Johns, Arizona.
Read More >DOE Announces Site Selection for AI Data Center and Energy Infrastructure Development on Federal Lands
July 24, 2025Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that it has selected Idaho National Laboratory, Oak Ridge Reservation, Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant, and Savannah River Site to move forward with plans to invite private sector partners to develop cutting-edge AI data center and energy generation projects. This selection is a next step in the Trump administration’s goals of utilizing Federal lands to lower energy costs and help power the global AI race.
Read More >Western states forge alliance with nation’s nuclear lab on advanced energy development
July 10, 2025“It’s GAIN’s job to help answer questions by providing unbiased, factual information to communities,” said Christine King, GAIN director. “Nuclear energy may not be the answer in all instances, but we can pull expertise from around the nation’s national labs to serve as a trusted resource.”
Read More >Energy Department Announces First Microreactor Experiments in DOME Test Bed
July 1, 2025The U.S. Department of Energy today made conditional selections for Westinghouse and Radiant to perform the first tests in the Demonstration of Microreactor Experiments (DOME) facility at Idaho National Laboratory. The DOME experiments will be the first of their kind in the world and will fast-track the deployment of American microreactor technologies to help keep pace with the nation’s demand for more abundant, affordable, and reliable power. The first fueled reactor experiment will start as early as spring 2026.
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