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Conference Spotlight
2026 Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
Standards Program
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Dec 2025
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Nuclear Science and Engineering
January 2026
Nuclear Technology
December 2025
Fusion Science and Technology
November 2025
Latest News
Seconds Matter: Rethinking Nuclear Facility Security for the Modern Threat Landscape
In today’s rapidly evolving threat environment, nuclear facilities must prioritize speed and precision in their security responses—because in critical moments, every second counts. An early warning system serves as a vital layer of defense, enabling real-time detection of potential intrusions or anomalies before they escalate into full-blown incidents. By providing immediate alerts and actionable intelligence, these systems empower security personnel to respond decisively, minimizing risk to infrastructure, personnel, and the public. The ability to anticipate and intercept threats at the earliest possible stage not only enhances operational resilience but also reinforces public trust in the safety of nuclear operations. Investing in such proactive technologies is no longer optional—it’s essential for modern nuclear security.
April 22–24, 2026
PBNC 2026 in conjunction with KAP Conference
Nuclear Energy for AI-Powered World
Busan, Republic of Korea|BEXCO
April 27–30, 2026
Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2026)
Dayton, OH|The Dayton Convention Center
Nuclear Fuels and Materials
An embedded topical at the2026 Annual Conference
May 31–June 4, 2026
Technology of Fusion Energy (TOFE 2026)
August 16–20, 2026
Global 2026
Deploying Sustainable Nuclear Fuel Cycles
Chicago, IL|Westin Chicago River North
November 15–18, 2026
Advanced Reactor Safety (ARS 2026)
Phoenix, AZ|Arizona Grand Resort & Spa
An embedded topical at the2026 ANS Winter Conference & Expo
International Conference on Advances in Nuclear Power Plants (ICAPP)
Advances in Thermal Hydraulics (ATH)
February 22–25, 2027
Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2027)
Amelia Island, FL|Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa
April 18–22, 2027
International Conference on Mathematics and Computational Methods Applied to Nuclear Science and Engineering 2027 (M&C 2027)
Columbus, OH|Hilton Columbus Downtown
May 2–5, 2027
Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS-2027)
Cleveland, OH|Cleveland Convention Center
May 8–13, 2027
NPIC&HMIT and ISOFIC 2027 (15th International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Plant Instrumentation, Control, & Human-Machine Interface Technologies and the 9th International Symposium on Future I&C for Nuclear Power Plants 2027)
Salt Lake City, UT|Salt Lake City Convention Center
June 13–16, 2027
Decommissioning Environmental Sciences and Remote Technology 2027
Lake Buena Vista, FL|Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace
An embedded topical at the2027 Annual Conference
Accelerator Applications (AccApp 2027)
August 22–27, 2027
22nd International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Reactor Thermal Hydraulics (Nureth 2027)
Denver, CO|Hilton Denver City Center
September 26–30, 2027
PSA 2027- 50th Anniversary Conference
Long Beach, CA|Marriott Long Beach Downtown
October 31–November 4, 2027
Advances in Nuclear Nonproliferation Technology & Policy Conference (ANTPC 2027)
Washington, DC|The Westin Washington, DC Downtown
An embedded topical at the2027 ANS Winter Conference & Expo
December 5–9, 2027
Materials in Nuclear Energy Systems (MiNES)
November 12–15, 2028
Nuclear Fuels & Structural Materials (NFSM 2028)
Las Vegas, NV|The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
An embedded topical at the2028 ANS Annual Conference & Expo
