Nuclear Opportunities Workshop (NOW)
Tennessee’s Premier Nuclear Industry Gathering
NOW is an annual conference focused on the full spectrum of the nuclear ecosystem, bringing together professionals, suppliers, researchers, and students in Tennessee’s Oak Ridge Corridor.
WHAT IS NOW?
NOW is ETEC's Nuclear Opportunities Workshop, Tennessee’s premier nuclear industry conference focused on all things nuclear.
In July 2025, ETEC’s 7th annual NOW Conference hosted 1,000 attendees, made up of experts in nuclear fission and fusion energy, national security, radioisotopes, environmental management, policy, regulation, reactors, and workforce development; 70 exhibitors; and 150 students. The total included representatives from 300 companies across 34 states, as well as numerous industry leaders, federal and state officials, and national trade organizations interested in collaborating with nuclear companies in these fields.
The 2 full-day conference and Atomic After Party Reception was held at the Knoxville Convention Center in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee.
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 2026!
Nuclear Opportunities Workshop
August 4-5, 2026
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:
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. Learn more here.
NOW 2026 TIMELINE:
- January 30: Supporter/Exhibitor Registration Open - REGISTER as a Supporter | View the Prospectus | Visit the Opportunity Page
- January 30: Early Hotel Block Opens - Marriott Knoxville Downtown & Hampton Inn Knoxville Downtown (Lodging & Travel Page Link)
- February 28: Early Hotel Block Closes - Marriott Knoxville Downtown
- March 1-April 30: Early Registration ($725)
- May 1-July 21: Advanced Registration ($875)
- July 3: Hotel Block Closes - Hampton Inn Knoxville Downtown
- July 15:Â Supporter Registration Closes
- July 22-August 5: General Registration ($1,125)
- August 4 - Day 1 NOW Conference at Knoxville Convention Center (KCC)
- August 4 - Atomic After Party (5:00-7:00 at KCC)
- August 5 - Day 2 NOW Conference at KCC
NOW 2025 - AGENDA TOPICS
NOW will offer panel discussions, keynote presentations, and fireside chats on the topics below. Click here for the agenda.
- Cleanup Today for Nuclear Tomorrow
- Forging The Future: Building on Lessons Learned
- Fusion Energy Now
- Nuclear Fuels: Enrichment and Fabrication
- Partnerships to Advance National Security
- Unleashing Tennessee's Nuclear Future
- Financing Nuclear Projects
- Nuclear Energy: Team to Power AI
- Back End of the Fuel Cycle
- Expediting Processes to Accelerate U.S. Nuclear Renaissance
- Nuclear Workforce Training and Education
- Establishing Tennessee’s Radiopharmaceutical Ecosystem
- Advanced Reactors: Micro, Gen III+, Gen IV
