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Mines Nuclear Energy Symposium - Nov. 12, 2026

Department / Organization: Office of Industry Partnerships

Register today for Mines inaugural Nuclear Energy Symposium. Free for students and staff.

Colorado is writing the next chapter of American nuclear energy. The inaugural Colorado School of Mines Nuclear Energy Symposium convenes leaders across the sector for a concentrated, one-day deep dive into the industry's future—focusing on advanced reactor technologies in the morning, followed by an afternoon dedicated to the complete nuclear fuel cycle, from mining and processing to recycling and waste management.

Gather alongside 200 decision-makers and innovators representing energy utilities, national laboratories, reactor vendors, state leadership, and academic researchers.

FEATURED KEYNOTES
Dr. Kathryn Huff — Chair, Nuclear Engineering & Engineering Physics, UW–Madison; former DOE Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy
Dr. Rita Baranwal — Chief Nuclear Officer, Radiant; former DOE Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy
Rep. Alex Valdez — Chair, Colorado House Energy & Environment Committee; House sponsor of HB25-1040

ON THE PROGRAM

Small Reactors, Big Questions — Can SMRs Deliver?
Uranium Mining in the Mountain West
The Nuclear Lifecycle — Why States Are Saying Yes
Recycling and Waste Management
Earning the Room — Public Trust and Nuclear in Colorado

Registration includes optional access to pre-symposium activities on the afternoon of Wednesday, November 11:
Tour of Mines’ Nuclear Science and Engineering Center (optional; spots are limited and subject to availability)
Pre-Event Networking Reception: Open to all registered guests.
Go to this website for more information: https://energyalliance.mines.edu/nuclear-energy-symposium/

Where:Student Center Ballrooms ABC
Start:Thursday, November 12, 2026 8:00 AM
End:Thursday, November 12, 2026 6:00 PM
Cost:Free - discount code MINES100
Click here to download this event to your calendar

For more information, send email to: sbullock@mines.edu

Published in Digest Date: Monday, September 14, 2026