Expand Your Company into the U.S. Market – Select USA 2026
June 17, 2026Gain Insights on Strategies to Scale Your Business in Montgomery County, Maryland
X-energy’s recent IPO marks a significant milestone for one of Maryland’s leading homegrown technology companies. With its new headquarters in Gaithersburg, X-energy’s continued expansion reinforces Montgomery County’s role as a hub for innovation and high-growth industries.
Join us on June 25th for an exclusive conversation with Carol Lane, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, exploring the company’s growth journey, the realities of scaling in today’s market, and the lessons that may be valuable for other growth-stage companies in the region. The discussion will examine how X-energy leveraged Montgomery County’s talent base, infrastructure, strategic location, and broader business ecosystem while navigating rapid growth in a competitive global environment.
The program will also highlight the importance of fostering an ecosystem where companies can not only start here, but continue to grow and scale here; a key part of Montgomery County’s broader economic development strategy. This session is intended for founders, executives, investors, and business leaders interested in learning more about building and growing companies in Montgomery County.
Event Details
Date: June 25, 2026
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: Woodmont Country Club, 1201 Rockville Pike, Rockville MD 20852 – Main Club House
Agenda
- 9:30 a.m. Networking with light refreshments
- 10:00 a.m. Carol Lane, Senior Vice President Government Affairs, X-energy
- 11:00 a.m. Q & A and Closing
Moderator: Kelly Schulz, CEO, Maryland Tech Council.
Welcome Remarks by Jared Smith, President & CEO, Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation.Â
Featured Guest
Carol Lane, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs
Carol Lane leads government affairs for X-energy, where she works closely with Congress, the Administration, and federal agencies to shape and advance U.S. energy, nuclear, and national security policy in support of the company’s commercial and government deployment objectives. She joined X-energy in 2015 and plays a central role in aligning advanced nuclear deployment with federal policy, appropriations, and regulatory frameworks.
Ms. Lane brings more than three decades of experience spanning the legislative and executive branches of government as well as the private sector, with deep expertise in energy policy, civilian and commercial space, and national security. Her legislative experience includes serving as Staff Director for the Science, Technology and Space Subcommittee of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, as well as a professional staff member on the Senate Budget Committee, where she worked on space and energy policy, funding and oversight.
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