04/21/2026
The Community Safety Forum at Safety Fest TN is almost here! Have you registered?
Safety Fest Tennessee is proud to present this year's Community Safety Forum Panel: "Powering Progress – The Next Nuclear Chapter - Advancing Safe and Smart Facilities and Operations."
Join us for our Opening Session with welcoming comments, a panel discussion, and honoree awards. The panel, Powering Progress: The Next Nuclear Chapter, brings together experts to explore how advanced designs, digital innovation, and modern safety systems are shaping the industry's future. Nuclear energy stands at a pivotal point of transformation as new technologies redefine what’s possible in power generation and facility management. This panel will discuss emerging best practices in facility modernization, the integration of intelligent monitoring and automation, and evolving regulatory frameworks that enhance both performance and public confidence. By focusing on advancing safe and smart facilities and operations, participants will gain insight into how the next generation of nuclear facilities can deliver greater reliability, responsiveness, and efficiency throughout the lifecycle.
A big thank you to our Panelists:
Mr. Patrick Brown , Senior Vice President, Field Operations
Centrus Energy Corp.
Mr. Kenneth Givens, P.E., Vice President of BWXT Enrichment Operations
BWXT
Mr. Jason Hatfield, Vice President, Chief of Staff
TRISO-X
Ms. Julie Huff, Senior Director, UPF Commissioning
CONSOLIDATED NUCLEAR SECURITY, LLC SECURITY, LLC
Mr. Loris Kim, Operations & Commissioning Manager
Orano
Moderator:
Mr. William Tindal, Chief Executive Officer, Omega Technical Services
This powerhouse panel brings together leaders shaping the next generation of nuclear facilities, where innovation, safety, and performance collide.
Oak Ridge, TN, Zach Wamp Auditorium
April 28, 2026, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
To learn more visit: www.safetyfesttn.org