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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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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.
Executive Session|Panel|Executive Track
Monday, June 1, 2026|3:15–5:00PM MDT|Grand Ballroom 1
The future of nuclear energy is rapidly being changed and expanded by today's innovators and leaders. New technologies and new customers mean new applications and new opportunities. As support and interest in nuclear technology only continues to grow and expand the room to consider a future of diverse nuclear applications beyond just our electricity grid also broadens. Understanding how current developers, technologists, communities, and others are thinking about this future and attempting to make it a reality is key to a clear picture of the future of nuclear energy.
Following the fireside chat, panelists will join Craig and Mark for the remainder of the time for the panel.
Craig Piercy
CEO
ANS
Harsh Desai
Zeno Power
Mark Peters
MITRE Corp
Captain Stephen Carmel
MARAD
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