Schedule

All activities will be held at the Pollard Center on ORAU's campus in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Parking is free.

There is no registration fee.

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

12:00 p.m. - Doors Open

12:30 p.m. - Welcome Remarks

  • Bill Tindal, Director of the Tennessee Nuclear Network (TNN) 
  • Christian Fuller, Business Manager, Sheet Metal Workers Local 5
  • Meghan Millwood, Chief Executive Officer, ORAU

12:40 p.m. - Opening Remarks

  • Congressman Chuck Fleischmann, U.S. House Representatives, Tennessee Third Congressional District

12:50 p.m. - Keynote Address

  • James P. Danly, Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Energy

1:10 p.m. - Roundtable - Wins and Work to Do!

  • Daniel Smith, Business Manager, IBEW #270 – NABTU representative
  • Michelle Goodson, Director, ORAU Strategic Growth and Partnerships – ORAU representative
  • Tamara Fleischhaker, President, Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce – Wrap-around services
  • Curtis Roberts, Director of Communications, ORANO – Industry representatives
  • Bruce Coulter, Professor, Chemical Engineering Technology, Chattanooga State Community College – Academia
  • Cindy Lockett, Career and Technical Education Director, Roane County Schools – Academia (CTE/Apprenticeships)

1:55 p.m. - Closing Remarks

  • Ashley Stowe, Chief Growth and Partnerships Officer, ORAU

2:00 p.m. - Mix and Mingle Networking Session in Pollard Lobby

3:00 p.m. - End of Event