May 20, 2026 MSBR Luncheon with Victor Hall

Victor Hall is a dedicated public servant with over 20 years of experience regulating the safe use of nuclear technology at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). He is the Acting Director of the Division of Systems Analysis in the NRC’s Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research. His Division leads the Agency’s work on space nuclear safety, applying the NRC’s rigorous standards to the evaluation of nuclear power and propulsion systems intended for use in space.

[ Stand out front with MSBR’s New “Sponsor the Speaker” promotion! Learn more here.]

He is passionate about innovation and enjoys the challenge of inspiring teams of world-class technical experts to think differently. As the Responsible Artificial Intelligence Official at the NRC, he leads the implementation of the NRC’s Strategic Plan on AI, ensuring the ethical adoption of AI technologies to enhance nuclear safety and security.

Prior to joining NRC’s research arm, Victor was responsible for licensing and overseeing the Vogtle AP1000 nuclear power plant, the first U.S. commercial nuclear power plant to be built in over 30 years. He has also served as a senior nuclear inspector, overseeing a rigorous global supply chain for the nuclear industry. He is also involved in NRC’s international cooperation efforts and draws from his diverse international experience to ensure that the American people benefit from safe and innovative nuclear technologies.

Victor is a graduate of the 2021 White House Leadership Development Program and the 2024 NRC’s Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program. He holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maryland, and a French baccalaureate specialized in science and mathematics. He is also a licensed amateur race car driver and high-performance driving instructor.

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Stand Out Front with MSBR’s New “Sponsor the Speaker” Promotion

Your MSBR board is continually looking for ways to both help our member companies gain meaningful market exposure and increase our ability to support STEM organizations throughout Maryland. To that end, we are pleased to announce the introduction of a “Sponsor the Speaker” option for our luncheons this year.

The $1,200 per event sponsorship cost provides you with the honor of introducing that month’s speaker, accompanied by a slide with your company’s name and logo, as well as a single seat for your company’s designated representative at the head table.

The full sponsorship cost will be a donation directly to MSBR’s STEM Grant Fund, which supports STEM groups – largely comprised of students – throughout the state of Maryland. Last year, MSBR proudly donated $60,000 to approximately 30 groups, many of whom counted on our support to fund this year’s operations.

We hope that you will consider sponsoring our first luncheon, on February 11, 2026, featuring the Honorable Jim Bridenstine, former NASA Administrator. As a reminder, we have a total of five lunches scheduled this year and sponsorships are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please contact Missy at missy@mdspace.org to sponsor or with any questions.