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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
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60 Years of U: Perspectives on resources, demand, and the evolving role of nuclear energy
Recent years have seen growing global interest in nuclear energy and rising confidence in the sector. For the first time since the early 2000s, there is renewed optimism about the industry’s future. This change is driven by several major factors: geopolitical developments that highlight the need for secure energy supplies, a stronger focus on resilient energy systems, national commitments to decarbonization, and rising demand for clean and reliable electricity.
Plenary Session
Monday, June 17, 2024|8:00–11:30AM PDT|South Seas A/B/E
SPEAKERS
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John C. Wagner, Ph.D.Director, Idaho National Laboratory
Jennifer M. GranholmSecretary,U.S. Department of Energy
Jeff Lyash President and CEOTennessee Valley Authority
Chris Womack Chairman, President and CEOSouthern Company
Dr. Michael GoffU.S. Department of Energy’sOffice of Nuclear EnergyActing Assistant Secretary
Peter FreedFormer Board Member, Clean Energy Buyers Alliance andFormer Director of Energy Strategy, Meta
Adrian AndersonGeneral Manager Energy and Sustainability, Microsoft
Dr. Adam SteinDirector, Breakthrough Institute, Nuclear Energy Innovation Program
Briana KoborGlobal Energy Markets and Policy, Google
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