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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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Nuclear Energy Strategy announced at CNA2026
At the Canadian Nuclear Association Conference (CNA2026) in Ottawa, Ontario, on April 29, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson announced that Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is developing a new Nuclear Energy Strategy for the country. The strategy, which is slated to be released by the end of this year, will be based on four objectives: 1) enabling new nuclear builds across Canada, 2) being a global supplier and exporter of nuclear technology and services, 3) expanding uranium production and nuclear fuel opportunities, and 4) developing new Canadian nuclear innovations, including in both fission and fusion technologies.
Executive Session|Panel
Tuesday, June 17, 2025|1:00–2:45PM CDT|Chicago Ballroom D
Session Chair:
Andrew Smith (ANS Director of Communications)
In an era marked by combative trade policies, government spending cuts, and aspirations for energy dominance and supply-side abundance, the U.S. nuclear energy sector faces significant challenges and opportunities. This panel will explore how policy thought leadership and effective communication strategies can navigate the complexities introduced by deregulation, tariffs, a government-driven pivot away from decarbonization and more. Discussions will focus on crafting narratives that promote the advancement of nuclear technology domestically and internationally, addressing public perception, regulatory hurdles, and market dynamics. By leveraging strategic communication, the panel aims to equip industry professionals with tools to advocate for nuclear energy's role in achieving national energy objectives and maintaining global competitiveness.
Alexander Kaufman
Alexander Kaufman, publisher and author of the Substack newsletter FIELD NOTES
Mark Nelson
Managing Director, Radiant Energy Group
Kathryn Huff
Univ. Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Chris Gadomski
Head of Research, Nuclear, BloombergNEF
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