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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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Ward250 reactor rides cargo to Utah
Valar Atomics’ Ward250 microreactor is loaded onto the aircraft.
A public-private partnership between the Departments of Defense and Energy and Valar Atomics marked a milestone over the weekend when Valar’s Ward250 microreactor was transported (without fuel) from California to Utah using three C-17 aircraft. The reactor will now trek from Hill Air Force Base to the Utah San Rafael Energy Lab (URSEL) for testing and evaluation.
Plenary Session
Monday, June 1, 2026|8:00–11:30AM MDT
Speakers (more to come) click on photo to read bio (if available)
Industry leaders from both fission and fusion will take the stage in a dynamic keynote-style plenary focused on nuclear’s expanding role in a net-zero future. From the proven strength of today’s fission fleet to the momentum building behind fusion innovation, this session will highlight how nuclear energy is scaling up to meet growing demand, strengthen energy security, and power the next era of decarbonization.
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