2025 NAYGN Southeastern Regional Conference
The 2025 NAYGN Southeastern Regional Conference isn’t just another event – it’s the one everyone will be talking about. Teaming up with Southern Nuclear Company’s Professional Development Summit to host a one-of-a-kind, in-person event at the Energy Center in Birmingham, Alabama. Set for Aug. 13-15, the Conference will include members from 30+ chapters, dynamic speakers, energizing leadership workshops and career-changing networking. So, your first move is to talk to your leadership about attending.
- Day 1: Setting the tone. Leading the way. On Wednesday, Aug. 13, we’re kicking things off at 11am with a high-energy Leadership Workshop just for NAYGN Southeastern Local Chapter Leads. It’s all about leveling up, leading boldly, and setting the stage for what’s to come.
- Day 2: Everyone: All in. All day. On Thursday, Aug. 14, get ready to dive deep into a full lineup of interactive sessions, innovative ideas, and real talk with industry pros. Then we’ll turn up the connection factor with an evening networking event that brings the right people into your orbit.
- Day 3: Finish strong. Leave inspired. On Friday, Aug. 15, we’re wrapping up with a half-day session that brings it all together – insights, energy and takeaways that stick. You’ll leave amped and ready to move forward with purpose.
- Download Agenda (PDF)
If you have questions about the Summit or additional developmental opportunities, reach out to NAYGN Southeastern Region Leads, Christine Brown and Kellie Kelly, at southeast@naygn.org – they got you!
Hotel
We recommend staying at the DoubleTree by Hilton: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/bhmprdt-doubletree-birmingham-perimeter-park/
Alternatively, you can reserve your room at any of these other nearby hotels:
- Fairfield Inn & Suites Birmingham Colonnade/Grandview: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/bhmfc-fairfield-inn-and-suites-birmingham-colonnade-grandview/overview/
- Home2Suites Birmingham Colonnade: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/bhmhtht-home2-suites-birmingham-colonnade/
Day 1
NAYGN LCL Leadership Workshop |
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| Day 1, Wednesday, August 13 - All Times Central | |
| Energy Center, 6N Auditorium | |
| 11:00am-11:55am | Lunch/Registration |
| 11:55am-12:15pm | Opening Message and Intro |
| 12:15pm-12:45pm | Career Report |
| 12:45pm-1:00pm | Break |
| 1:00pm-2:20pm | Leadership Assessment Seminar - Predictive Index |
| 2:20pm-2:30pm | Break |
| 2:30pm-3:10pm | What is NAYGN and What does it look like for your chapter? |
| 3:10pm-3:20pm | Break |
| 3:20pm-3:50pm | How to be a Successful LCL and How can we help? |
| 3:50pm-4:15pm | Looking forward to 2026 |
| 4:15pm-4:30pm | Concluding Remarks |
| 6:30pm-9:30pm | Team Building Activity and Dinner On Tap Sports Café |
Day 2
Professional Development Summit |
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| Day 2, Thursday, August 14 - All Times Central | |
| 7:00am-11:00am | PI/Community Service Location TBD |
| Energy Center, 1S Auditorium | |
| 11:00am-12:00pm | Lunch/Registration |
| 12:00pm-1:00pm | Welcome / Ice Breaker |
| 1:00pm-1:15pm | Break |
| 1:15pm-2:15pm | Session #1 Bridging the Gaps: Navigating the Multi-Decade Workforce |
| 2:15pm-2:30pm | Break |
| 2:30pm-3:30pm | Session #2 Leadership Speed Networking |
| 3:30pm-3:45pm | Break |
| 3:45pm-4:45pm | Session #3 Nuclear Narratives: Communicating Nuclear with Confidence |
| 4:45pm-5:00pm | Concluding Remarks |
| 6:30pm-9:30pm | Networking Event Activate or Top Golf |
Day 3
Professional Development Summit |
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| Day 3, Friday, August 15 - All Times Central | |
| Energy Center, 1S Auditorium | |
| 7:15am-8:00am | Breakfast |
| 8:00am-8:10am | Welcome / Intro |
| 8:10am-9:00am | Session #4 Licensing the Future: Ensuring Safety in New Nuclear |
| 9:00am-9:30am | Break |
| 9:30am-10:20am | Session #5 Securing the Core: Retention and Outlook for the Nuclear Workforce |
| 10:20am-10:30am | Break |
| 10:45am-11:00am | Concluding Remarks |
| 11:00am-12:00pm | Hors d'oeuvres |