Nuclear Opportunities Workshop (NOW)

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Tennessee’s Premier Nuclear Industry Gathering

The Nuclear Opportunities Workshop (NOW) is an annual event focused on all aspects of the nuclear ecosystem, bringing together stakeholders from across industry, government, research, academia, and the next generation of the workforce to connect, collaborate, and advance what’s next.

WHAT IS NOW?

NOW is ETEC's Nuclear Opportunities Workshop, Tennessee’s premier nuclear industry conference focused on all things nuclear.

In August 2026, ETEC’s 8th annual NOW Conference hosted 1,300 people, made up of experts in nuclear fission and fusion energy, national security, radioisotopes, environmental management, policy, regulation, reactors, and workforce development; 85 exhibitors; and 130 students. The total included representatives from 430 companies across 36 states, and 4 countries as well as numerous industry leaders, federal and state officials, supply chain companies, and national trade organizations interested in collaborating with nuclear companies in these fields. The 2 full-day conference and Atomic After Party was held downtown Knoxville in the Oak Ridge Corridor at the Knoxville Convention Center on Tuesday & Wednesday, August 4-5, 2026.

The agenda included remarks from Tennessee Governor Bill Lee; Congressman Chuck Fleischmann; NNSA Administrator Brandon Williams; DOE Assistant Secretary for Environmental Management Tim Walsh; Nuclear Policy Advisor for the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, Jason Remer; Tennessee Commissioners Deniece Thomas and David Salyers; local Mayors and more. Senators Blackburn and Hagerty welcomed everyone through videos created for the event.

The NOW Conference has become a premier platform to showcase the advancements and opportunities within the nuclear industry in Tennessee. The exponential growth of NOW over the past few years underscores Tennessee’s commitment as the nation’s hub for nuclear innovation, driving America’s resurgence as a global leader in nuclear energy.

Countdown to NOW 2027!

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Nuclear Opportunities Workshop

August 3-4, 2027

Knoxville Convention Center

NOW has become a vital hub for networking and knowledge exchange among leading professionals in the nuclear industry.

Join us in the Oak Ridge Corridor for this growing, engaging, and informative conference.

PROMOTE & SUPPORT:

Thanks to all of our 2026 Supporters! Scroll down to see who they are.

Supporting NOW positions your organization at the center of one of the nation’s premier nuclear industry gatherings. Supporters gain strategic opportunities to elevate their brand and engage with leaders from across the nuclear industry, with visibility before, during, and after the conference.

NOW 2027 Supporter Opportunities will be available Fall 2026.

Curious about NOW? Click below to see the recap of the 2026 conference. It includes agenda topics, session summaries, photos, a list of the companies who attended, and more!