Webinar Details
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026
3 – 4 p.m. ET/11 a.m. – 12 p.m. AKT
The Tribal Pathways in Nuclear Energy: Technology, Opportunities, and Federal Support webinar will provide Tribes with an overview of civilian nuclear energy technologies, uses, and the opportunities and considerations they present for Tribal communities. Participants will gain foundational knowledge of nuclear energy, emerging technologies such as small modular and microreactors, and available DOE support.
Speakers include:
- U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Indian Energy: David Conrad, Deputy Director
- U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy: Rick Christensen, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Nuclear Reactors
- U.S. Department of Energy, Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear, Emily Nichols, Community & Tribal Engagement Manager
- U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Indian Energy: Rodney Feazel, Technical Assistance Specialist
- U.S. Department of Commerce, Commercial Law Development Program: Anna Sherman, International Program Specialist, Energy & Minerals