The Nuclear Security Summit returns this October. Hosted by Kontek Industries, this free two-day event brings nuclear security professionals, defense personnel, technology providers, and industry experts together for practical discussions, live demonstrations, hands-on training, and peer networking.
If you’re planning to attend or want to learn more about the event, here’s everything you need to know to make the most of your time at the Summit.
The Nuclear Security Summit is focused on the future of physical security within the nuclear industry. Unlike a typical trade show, it combines expert-led sessions, peer discussion, live demonstrations, and scenario-based training into one event.
Attendees will leave with practical insight into current nuclear security challenges, emerging technologies, and proven approaches for strengthening site protection.
Key Event Details:
Here's a recap of our previous summit:
The Summit begins with a welcome party at 7:00 p.m. at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte. Attendees can check in, meet other security professionals, and begin making connections before the formal program starts the following morning.
Day 1 will take place at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery in Charlotte, NC. The program will focus on current threats, strategic security concerns, and the outside factors influencing the protection of nuclear facilities and critical infrastructure.
Day 1 Schedule:
Day 2 moves to the Rowan County Wildlife Association in Salisbury, NC. Attendees will rotate through live demonstrations, scenario-based training, and technology presentations focused on detection, response, physical security, and training capabilities.
Surveillance and Intrusion Detection
The surveillance demonstration will show how radar, cameras, analytics, and other detection technologies can work together to monitor activity across a protected site.
Attendees will see:
This rotation will provide a closer look at how security personnel can detect activity, verify potential threats, and make informed response decisions.
Live-Fire Training
The live-fire range will feature Kontek training equipment in action. Demonstrations will include:
Attendees will also have an opportunity to participate in a guided shooting drill focused on:
IEC Infrared Systems will conduct a separate live-fire demonstration featuring a Remote Operated Weapons System (ROWS). Attendees will see how a ROWS combines advanced surveillance, detection, and assessment with a remotely operated response capability. The demonstration will show how the system can help security personnel respond to rapidly developing threats from a protected position while reducing exposure to defending forces.
Force-on-Force Exercises
The force-on-force station will place attendees inside a guided security exercise. Participants will experience the scenario from both attacker and defender perspectives.
The exercise will demonstrate several layers of facility security:
The scenario will incorporate several Kontek security and training solutions:
The final phase will take place inside the Mobile Modular Shoot House. Participants will move through a simulated vital-area exercise while defenders use a Mobile Response Shield to protect the designated area.
Together, these demonstrations will show how detection, delay, response, ballistic protection, and realistic training can support a layered physical security program.
Nuclear Security Summit 2026 is supported by industry partners helping bring technology, expertise, and hands-on experiences to this year's event.
This year’s vendor lineup features leaders from across the security industry, including:
Participating vendors and demonstrations may change as the Summit approaches.
Nuclear security professionals do not often get to discuss a security strategy one day and then see related systems used in realistic environments the next.
The Summit gives attendees the opportunity to:
The Summit is designed to connect security planning with real-world application. Attendees can leave with practical ideas, new industry contacts, and a clearer understanding of how different technologies support a layered security program.
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Olde Mecklenburg Brewery
Day 1 of Nuclear Security Summit 2026 will be hosted at 4150 Yancey Rd, Charlotte, NC. The venue offers a spacious indoor hall for presentations, meals, and industry discussion, along with an outdoor beer garden for networking and the closing social hour.
Rowan County Wildlife Association
On Day 2, the Summit takes place at 650 Majolica Rd, Salisbury, NC. The facility includes multiple training bays and flat-range capabilities that support live-fire exercises, tactical training, and security technology demonstrations.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte
Attendees are encouraged to book accommodations at 4800 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC. The hotel is only a few minutes from the Day 1 venue and will also host the October 20 welcome party. Use the booking button below for current room availability and reservation details.
Registration is open now and free to all attendees. Secure your spot today to guarantee access to sessions, demonstrations, meals, and networking opportunities.