Energy Communities Alliance (ECA) is pleased to host the next annual ECA Forum in Oak Ridge, TN from May 4 - May 6, 2026. Join the discussion delivering new nuclear projects on private and federal sites across the U.S. Discover the latest news, business opportunities and nuclear energy advancements with industry leaders, data center companies, host communities, DOE, NRC and State and Tribal governments.
AGENDA:
More details coming soon! Stay tuned!
SCHEDULE:
May 4 | Registration Opens & Plenary Sessions
May 5 | Full Day General Session
May 6 | Half Day General Session
May 7 | Tours - stay tuned for more details!
ECA is pleased to hold the next New Nuclear Forum will in Oak Ridge, TN, in coordination with local community hosts! The ECA Forum is the only meeting discussing delivering new nuclear projects on private and federal sites across the U.S. Discover the latest news, business opportunities and nuclear energy advancements with industry leaders, data center companies, host communities, DOE, NRC and State and Tribal governments.
The ECA Forum brings together local government and community leaders that host or want to host nuclear facilities with the federal government and industry. Join DOE, federal, state, local and tribal governments and policymakers with developers, utilities, regulators, industry, and academia to develop the plans to implement nuclear projects, identify opportunities, challenges and to build the partnerships necessary to support nuclear development. If you're looking for insights, networking, and real opportunities to shape the future of nuclear energy and community participation, this is the event to be at.
The meeting brings in the leading nuclear reactor (including SMRs and micro-reactors), fuel producers, nuclear supply chain companies, U.S. DOE, US NRC, data center developers and others in the nuclear industry to highlight their programs and provide a resource to local community leaders to learn about the projects and meet the companies that are leading this global opportunity. The meeting also includes an opening day course on what nuclear is and what it means to host a nuclear facility; led by community leaders and experts that host these very facilities and where the projects are being built and planned.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The ECA Forum is designed to enable shared learning so that communities, State, Tribal and local policymakers, industry, utilities, developers, experts, financiers, state legislators, community groups, and economic development organizations working to build capacity and support for new nuclear development in the U.S. Please reach out to ECA if you are a local government and need funding support to attend the meeting.
HOTEL INFORMATION:
The 2027 ECA Forum will be held in the city of Oak Ridge, TN!
Lodging details coming soon! Stay tuned!
INTERESTED IN BEING A SPONSOR?
Looking to expand your business in today’s new nuclear build-out? Considering ways to derisk investments in America’s largest source of carbon-free electricity? Sponsorship opportunities for the 2027 ECA Forum are available! Sponsors will gain opportunities for practical interaction with local elected officials and key decision makers in energy communities, high-visibility exposure among federal, state, local, and tribal agencies, industry leaders, utilities, and developers, and a platform to demonstrate leadership in the expanding nuclear sector. If your organization wants meaningful visibility and impact with the future drivers of nuclear, please contact Andres Ridge at ajr@energyca.org with questions.
TOURS
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QUESTIONS?
For any questions, comments, or to learn more about the ECA New Nuclear Forum, please contact Laura Hermann, ECA Deputy Executive Director, at lhermann@energyca.org or Andres Ridge, ECA Director of Programs, at ajr@energyca.org.