Opening Plenary: Driving Transformational Change -- ANS / Conferences / Utility Working Conference Virtual Summit (UWC) / Educational Sessions

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Moderator

Chris Hanson

Bob Coward

MPR Associates
Principal Officer

Speakers

Chris Hanson

Christopher T. Hanson

Nuclear Regulatory Commission Commissioner

Jeff Place

Jeff Place

Institute of Nuclear Power Operations Executive Vice President of Industry Strategy

Tim O'Connor

Tim O'Connor

Xcel Energy Chief Generation Officer and Executive Vice President

Maria Lacal

Maria Lacal

Arizona Public Service Company Executive Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer Palo Verde Generating Station

Scot Greenlee

Scot Greenlee

Exelon Senior Vice President, Engineering and Technical Support

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