The Idaho National Laboratory will host the A/SMR Cybersecurity and Operational Resilience Summit in Park City, Utah, on August 19-20, 2026, to address the secure deployment of advanced and small modular reactors. The summit aims to integrate cybersecurity and operational resilience into reactor design, validation, licensing, supply chain, and workforce education.
Summit Focus and Logistics
The upcoming summit in Park City is designed to be a premier event featuring high-level keynote speakers, panel discussions, and topical breakout sessions. According to the Idaho National Laboratory, the event focuses on the technical and regulatory challenges associated with the secure deployment of advanced and small modular reactors.
Securing Nuclear Technology
The summit's agenda includes sessions aimed at embedding cybersecurity and resilience directly into the lifecycle of new nuclear technologies. This includes addressing vulnerabilities within the supply chain and developing necessary workforce education to manage these advanced systems.
Regulatory Oversight Background
The focus on cybersecurity follows earlier industry discussions regarding the security of emerging nuclear technologies. At a previous summit held on April 13, 2026, the Idaho National Laboratory hosted James Beardsley as a keynote speaker. Beardsley, who serves as the acting deputy director of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Division of Physical and Cyber Security, provided perspectives on strengthening cybersecurity and operational resilience as advanced nuclear technologies move toward deployment.
Event Details
The 2026 summit is scheduled to take place at the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley. Registration for the event was required by Friday, August 4, 2026.
Future Nuclear Deployment
The event highlights the growing necessity of addressing cyber threats as the nuclear industry shifts toward small modular reactor designs. By focusing on the intersection of design and security, the summit seeks to establish frameworks for the validation and licensing of these new reactor types.
