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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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60 Years of U: Perspectives on resources, demand, and the evolving role of nuclear energy
Recent years have seen growing global interest in nuclear energy and rising confidence in the sector. For the first time since the early 2000s, there is renewed optimism about the industry’s future. This change is driven by several major factors: geopolitical developments that highlight the need for secure energy supplies, a stronger focus on resilient energy systems, national commitments to decarbonization, and rising demand for clean and reliable electricity.
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by OPD
Wednesday, June 16, 2021|2:15–4:00PM EDT
Session Chair:
Jacopo Buongiorno
Alternate Chair:
Ashley Finan (INL)
Session Organizer:
Koroush Shirvan (MIT)
Staff Producer:
Paul LaTour (ANS)
Nuclear micro-reactors or "Nuclear Batteries" can provide near-term versatile clean energy. Their small size allows their consideration for many diverse missions and markets. The panel will explore their demonstration, deployment and market potential.
Caroline Cochran
Oklo
Bradley Dunkin
Advanced Manufacturing Solutions
Uuganbayar Otgonbaatar
Exelon
John Parsons
Sloan School of Management, MIT
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