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.

Upcoming Workshops

There are no upcoming Workshops at this time.

Past Workshops

GAIN-INL Supply Chain Workshop

This workshop convened supply chain and procurement leaders from the energy industry sector to explore gaps, opportunities, and solutions in the advanced nuclear supply chain.

Repurposing Fossil Energy Assets Workshop

This national workshop explored strategies for and the many benefits of repurposing legacy fossil fuel infrastructure, including closed coal mines, coal power plants, and orphaned oil and gas wells.

GEN IV Webinar Series: ESFR SMART a European Sodium Fast Reactor Concept Including the European Feedback Experience and the New Safety Commitments Following Fukushima Accident

The presentation showed the design proposition for this SFR reactor including the experience feedback from European experience on Phénix, Superphénix, EFR and ASTRID. This design includes all improvements in response to the last safety rules issued after the Fukushima incident. Finally, the first calculations performed for the design validation are also explained with the necessary R&D.

Access Brookhaven Industry Development and Research Series, Advancing Nuclear Technology

AccessBrookhaven is a virtual event series that shares the different capabilities that Brookhaven National Laboratory offers to support industry’s efforts.

U.S. NRC Advanced Reactor Stakeholder Meeting

The purpose of these periodic advanced reactor stakeholder meetings is to share information and discuss topics related to the development and licensing of advanced reactors with the nuclear industry and other stakeholders.

U.S. NRC – Technology Inclusive Content of Application Project (TICAP) guidance development for advanced reactors

The purpose of this meeting is to discuss with the nuclear industry those issues related to the NEI 21-07, Revision 0, "Technology Inclusive Guidance for Non-Light Water Reactors Safety Analysis Report Content for Applicants Utilizing NEI 18-04 Methodology."

NEI’s International Uranium Fuel Seminar

The event was a prime networking opportunity for nuclear fuel and utility leaders. Participants explored the issues impacting the nuclear fuel cycle by attending two half-day sessions on fuel policy, markets, and trade issues, as well as plenty of networking opportunities.

GAIN-EPRI-NEI Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Virtual Workshop

The purpose of this workshop was to engage the nuclear industry in discussions on advanced manufacturing codes, standards, demonstrations, and advanced techniques to accelerate commercialization.

2021 Virtual Molten Salt Reactor Workshop

The 2021 Molten Salt Reactor Workshop was held virtually on October 12-13, 2021 from Oak Ridge National Laboratory. There was a tremendous response to the workshop this year and approximately 700 people registered for the event.

EPRI Sensors for High Temperature Nondestructive Evaluation and Online Monitoring

The objective of the workshop was to identify promising sensor technologies and solutions. The workshop helped increase awareness and facilitate collaboration between EPRI and others.