Tech 101: Small Modular Reactors

Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are transforming how nuclear energy can be deployed, offering factory-built, scalable systems designed for faster implementation, flexible siting, and reliable, carbon-free power.

Join NDIA’s Emerging Technologies Institute (ETI) for a Tech 101 session that provides a clear, policy-relevant overview of SMRs, from design to deployment. This session will explore how SMRs work, the key factors driving cost and schedule, and the licensing, fuel, supply chain, and security considerations that will determine their role in supporting grid resilience, remote operations, and defense energy needs.