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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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Panelists discuss U.S. path to criticality in ANS webinar
The American Nuclear Society recently hosted a panel discussion featuring prominent figures from the nuclear sector who discussed the industry’s ongoing push for criticality.
Yasir Arafat, chief technical officer of Aalo Atomics; Jordan Bramble, CEO of Antares Nuclear; and Rita Baranwal, chief nuclear officer of Radiant Industries, participated in the discussion and covered their recent progress in the Department of Energy’s Reactor Pilot Program. Nader Satvat, director of nuclear systems design at Kairos Power, gave an update on the company’s ongoing demonstration projects taking place outside of the landscape of DOE authorization.
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by THD
Monday, June 16, 2025|1:00–2:45PM CDT|Chicago Ballroom B
Session Chair:
Elia Merzari
Session Organizers:
Bao-Wen Yang
Alternate Chairs:
Xiaodong Sun
Yassin A. Hassan (TAMU)
This panel honors the life and contributions of John Kelly, recognizing his lasting impact on the nuclear industry and scientific community. Colleagues and friends will share personal reflections, professional insights, and his enduring legacy in the field. Join us in celebrating his achievements and remembering his influence on generations of nuclear professionals.
Todd Allen
Associate Dean for Research
University of Michigan College
Jacopo Buongiorno
TEPCO Professor of Nuclear Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the Director of Science
Craig Piercy
CEO
ANS
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