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TVC National Summit 2026

The 31st annual National Summit will feature an impressive roster of federal and industry leaders. This year’s theme, “Charting America’s Newest Frontiers,” will highlight initiatives that advance the TVC’s mission and demonstrate its leadership. The Summit will foster continued collaboration across key sectors, including national security, energy, environment, science, space, transportation, education, and workforce development.

Bechtel at TVC National Summit 2026

The following Bechtel colleagues will be featured in two sessions at this year’s conference:

Bechtel’s Project Manager for the Clinch River Smal Modular Reactor Dave Ross will be featured during “General Session Two – Leading America’s Nuclear Renaissance” on May 28th.


Bechtel’s Vice President of Mission Execution for Consolidated Nuclear Security Reed Mullins will be featured during “General Session Three – Ensuring America’s National Security” on May 29th.


Rich Tighe

Bechtel’s President and CEO of CNS/Y-12 National Security Complex Rich Tighe will be featured during “General Session Two – Leading America’s Nuclear Renaissance” on May 28th.


Bechtel’s Senior Director of Global Security and Strategic Partnerships for CNS/Y-12 National Security Complex Martin Williamson will be featured during “General Session Three – Ensuring America’s National Security” on May 29th.


This year’s conference will take place at The Westin Hotel in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Bechtel is a Gold Sponsor at this year’s conference.

Bechtel has partnered with the U.S. Department of Energy for more than 75 years, delivering critical expertise in nuclear security, environmental cleanup, and complex national programs. The company manages and operates essential laboratories and production sites, including advancing uranium operations at the Y-12 National Security Complex, safely isolating transuranic waste at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant, and constructing infrastructure to treat legacy waste at the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant. Bechtel also supports breakthrough fusion ignition efforts at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Beyond DOE capabilities, Bechtel has been leading the nuclear industry for over 70 years, providing comprehensive solutions and proven reactor expertise to ensure safe, reliable power generation for communities across the nation.

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