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Conference Spotlight
2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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Nuclear Science and Engineering
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Fusion Science and Technology
Latest News
DOE turns to private sector to build out spent nuclear fuel recycling
The Department of Energy on April 22 issued two requests for applications seeking proposals from private industry on kickstarting the reprocessing and recycling of spent nuclear fuel in the United States.
According to the DOE, the RFAs represent an unprecedented opportunity for the private sector to restore the nation’s nuclear leadership.
Plenary Session|Panel
Monday, June 1, 2026|8:00–11:30AM MDT|Plaza Ballroom BCEF
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.
Craig Piercy
CEO
ANS
Amy Roma
Partner
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe Partner
H.M. “Hash” Hashemian
President 2025-2026 ANS
AMS Corp.
The Honorable Ho Nieh
Chairman
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Pietro Barabaschi
Director General
ITER Organization
Michl Binderbauer
Chief Executive Officer
TAE Technologies
Steven Cowley
Director
Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory
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